Kampala, Uganda – August 1, 2025 – The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released provisional registration figures for the 2025 national examinations, revealing a significant rise in candidature compared to the previous year.
Key Highlights:
- Total Candidates Registered: 1,416,307 (up from 1,319,139 in 2024).
- Overall Increase: 6.9% (97,168 more candidates than last year).
- Breakdown by Level:
- Primary Leaving Examination (PLE): 817,998 candidates (2.51% increase).
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE): 431,856 candidates (12.07% increase).
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE): 166,464 candidates (14.69% increase).
Gender Distribution (2025 vs. 2024)
| Level | 2025 Female | 2025 Male | 2024 Female | 2024 Male | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLE | 428,398 | 389,589 | 418,725 | 378,719 | 2.51% |
| UCE | 227,867 | 203,980 | 193,386 | 186,313 | 12.07% |
| UACE | 72,861 | 93,603 | 61,956 | 80,040 | 14.69% |
UNEB’s Directive to Schools
In compliance with the UNEB Act Cap 259 Section 4(2), schools must display the register of candidates at least 60 days before examinations begin. This allows candidates and stakeholders to verify registration details and biodata accuracy.
Statement from UNEB Leadership
Mr. Dan Odongo, UNEB Executive Director, emphasized the importance of transparency in the registration process:
“The increase in candidature reflects growing confidence in Uganda’s education system. We urge all schools to adhere to the display requirement to ensure a smooth examination process.”
Contact Information
For further inquiries, contact:
📞 Phone: +256-417-773100, 414-286635/677, 289397
📧 Email: uneb@uneb.ac.ug | unebsecretariat@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.uneb.ac.ug
Conclusion:
The rise in examination registrations highlights Uganda’s expanding education sector, with UACE witnessing the highest growth. UNEB remains committed to ensuring a fair and well-organized assessment process for all candidates.
