Uganda National Examination Board Registers 6% Increase in Candidates
Uganda National Examination Board have registered more than 1.3 million learners have so far registered for all four sets of this year’s end-of-cycle examinations. Of these 793,489 registered for Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), 369,373 for Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) for both the old and new curricula, and 139,788 for Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) in a statement issued yesterday 17th June 2024
In preparation for the four sets of end-of-cycle exams this year, almost 1.3 million students have registered, according to the Uganda National Examination Board. A total of 793,489 individuals registered for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), 369,373 for the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) encompassing both the old and new curriculum, and 139,788 for the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE).
Last year, there were a total of 1,224,371 who registered for the exams.
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) spokesperson, Ms. Jenipher Kalule, said the figures show a six percent increase in candidates, which she described as significant compared to previous years.
“These figures exclude data for candidates from the newly accredited examination centres, who have been given a separate deadline of June 21 for normal registration,” she said.
Ms. Kalule attributed the increase to UNEB conducting the last batch of UCE exams under the old curriculum.
As Uganda transitions from the old to the new curriculum, UNEB has announced a one-time transitional examination based on the old curriculum.
The transitional examination will be conducted alongside the regular UCE exams. Those following the old curriculum who miss this year’s exams will be required to restart their secondary education, according to UNEB.
“Many people, especially those planning to vie for various political positions, have rushed to register because they do not want to start from zero. People also know that we shall not conduct any other UCE exams under the old curriculum, so this is their last chance,” Ms. Kalule said.
This above condition applies only to Ugandan citizens, who must also provide proof of age.
Registration for the transitional examination ends on June 21, whereas that of other examinations ended on May 31.
