Uganda National Examinations Board

Corporate body mandated to conduct and manage examinations in Uganda for the end of the educational cycle at Primary and Secondary school level.

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The Board has registered a total of 1,627,885 candidates. This is an increase of 211,437 (14.9%) compared to last year’s candidature of 1,416,448. Of these, 52% are females while 48% are males. 52% of the total candidature are sponsored by the government under the Universal Education programs for primary and secondary levels. Of the entire candidature, 6,090 are Special Needs Education (SNE) Learners.

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#UACE2026 EXAMINATION SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

MORNING SESSION (AM)

- P235/1 – Islamic Religious Education
- P245/1 – Christian Religious Education
- P510/1 – Physics (Theory)

AFTERNOON SESSION (PM)

- P235/2 – Islamic Religious Education
- P245/2 – Christian Religious Education

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Arts candidates sat for Economics Paper 1 earlier this morning, while Economics Paper 2 is scheduled for the afternoon session.

Meanwhile, Science candidates are undertaking Chemistry Paper 2 (Practical), which is being conducted in shifts.
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#UACE2026 Examinations in progress

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A total of 203,809 candidates registered for the 2026 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (#UACE2026) examinations, representing a 22.4% increase compared to the 166,400 candidates registered in 2025.

The candidates were registered from 3,039 examination centres across the country. Of the total candidature, 106,361 (52%) are male, while 97,448 (48%) are female.

Notably, 41 candidates are inmates at Upper Prison Secondary School, Luzira (Examination Centre No. U3120). These comprise 40 males and one female.

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Candidates sitting the 2026 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (#UACE2026 ) examinations this morning commenced their papers, with Science students sitting Principal Mathematics Paper 1, while their Arts counterparts tackled History Paper 1.

This year's candidates are the first cohort to have undergone the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) model at the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) level in 2024. At the UACE level, although the curriculum has not been fully overhauled, learners have been studying under a curriculum aligned with the Competency-Based Curriculum, as guided by the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC).

In line with these curriculum adjustments, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has also aligned its assessment approach to reflect the changes.
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Now on: @Blessedjkm1 addressing the media on the #UACE2026 Examinations
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#UACE2026 updates

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#UACE2026 EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
WEEK 1

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#UACE2026!

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We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to the successful conduct of the two-day #PLE examinations.

Special recognition goes to the Local Government Authorities, our valued partners in the administration of the examinations, whose contribution was instrumental to their success.

We also commend all contracted professionals, including District Monitors, scouts, invigilators, security agencies and UNEB staff, for their dedication, resilience and commitment. Your collective efforts resulted in several successful interceptions, helping to prevent examination malpractice and safeguard the integrity of the examinations.

To our whistleblowers, particularly members of the public who shared valuable information and tips, we are equally grateful for your vigilance and support.

Thank you all for your continued commitment to advancing excellence, security and credibility in our national examinations.

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On the first day of the #PLE2026, one of the most notable developments was the public’s active involvement and heightened commitment to safeguarding the integrity and sanctity of the examinations.

Most of the arrests made resulted from reports by whistleblowers drawn from the public, demonstrating a commendable level of vigilance and collective responsibility.

As a Board, we greatly appreciate the public for this invaluable support and continued commitment to ensuring credible examinations.

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PLE 2026: DAY TWO AND FINAL DAY

Today marks the second and final day of the #PLE2026 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). Candidates will sit for Integrated Science this morning, followed by English in the afternoon.

We wish all candidates success as they complete their examinations. May they be blessed with wisdom, confidence and excellent results.

All the best!

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Now on: #PLE2026 candidates are this afternoon sitting for their Social Studies and Religious Education examinations.

We wish all candidates the very best as they continue with their examinations.

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NOW ON: #PLE2026 CANDIDATES SIT FOR MATHEMATICS

PLE 2026 candidates are currently writing their Mathematics examination.

We wish all candidates the very best of luck!
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#PLE2026 Commences today

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Tomorrow, Tuesday, 3rd November, #UCE2026 candidates will conclude their examinations with ICT Theory in the morning, followed by selected foreign language papers in the afternoon.

Meanwhile, the Primary Leaving Examination (#PLE2026) begins on the same day, with candidates sitting Mathematics in the morning, followed by Social Studies and Religious Education in the afternoon.

On Wednesday, 4th November, PLE candidates will sit Integrated Science in the morning and conclude their examinations with English in the afternoon.
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Live: @Blessedjkm1 the UNEB PRO addressing the media on the 2026 Examinations at Police Headquarters Naguru
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#UCE2026 EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

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. @DANODONGO_NOK "The 2026 Primary Leaving Examination (#PLE206) officially commences today, 30th October 2026, with the briefing of candidates at their respective schools and examination centres.

Candidates will subsequently sit their examinations from Tuesday, 3rd to Wednesday, 4th November 2026.

Like the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, this year's PLE will be conducted under the theme: ��Advancing Excellence in Assessment and Certification through Secure, Credible, Inclusive and Innovative Processes.”

The theme reaffirms the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB)'s commitment to maintaining high standards in the management and administration of examinations leading to the award of certificates.

It also underscores the Board's recognition that, despite the significant standards already achieved, there is still room for improvement. UNEB remains committed to pushing the boundaries of excellence through continuous innovation and improved examination management.

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EDITORIAL NOTE:

Today marks the beginning of the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), while candidates sitting the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations are set to complete their papers.

The #PLE2026 will begin with the briefing of candidates by their respective headteachers at the examination centres.