The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has registered a significant increase of 103,250 candidates (7.31%) compared to last year’s total candidature of 1,308,998.
This follows the released provisional registration figures that followed the conclusion of the first phase of late registration on June 30th. The total number of candidates registered stands at 1,412,248.
According to Jennifer Kalule Musamba, UNEB’s Principal Public Relations Officer, of the total registered candidates, 719,721 (51%) are supported by the government under various education programs, including Universal Primary Education (UPE), Universal Secondary Education (USE), and the Uganda Post O’Level and Training Program (UPOLET).
“This reflects the continued commitment of the government to ensuring that education remains accessible for all learners,” Musamba said.
Despite the increase in numbers, UNEB has reminded all candidates and examination centers that registration remains open until the end of July, though candidates submitting after the official deadline will incur a surcharge.
The board has urged Heads of Examination Centers to ensure that all prospective candidates are registered promptly to avoid exclusion from the 2025 examinations.
Musamba mentioned that amendments to candidate details can still be made free of charge until the end of July through the official registration portal.
She also emphasized the importance of timely submission of Continuous Assessment scores for Senior 3 and Senior 4 learners.
“These Term II marks should be submitted before the end of the current school term to ensure smooth processing of examinations,” she added.
UNEB continues to call for collaboration from Heads of Schools and examination centers to ensure a smooth and successful examination process for the 2025 academic year.
