UNEB Releases the 2024 Examination Timetable
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has officially announced the timetable for the 2024 national examinations. This year, a total of 1,320,400 candidates will sit for the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE).
Key Examination Dates
- UCE (New and Old Curriculum): October 11th – November 15th, 2024
- PLE: November 4th – 7th, 2024
- UACE: November 8th – December 6th, 2024
Notable Highlights
- First UCE Exams for NLSC Candidates: For the first time, candidates under the New Lower Secondary Curriculum (NLSC) will sit for the UCE alongside those taking the transitional examination based on the old curriculum.
- Increased Candidature: The total number of candidates has risen by 7.8% compared to the previous year. UACE candidates have seen a significant increase of 28.4%.
- Emphasis on Holistic Assessment: UNEB has adopted a more holistic approach to assessment, incorporating projects and continuous assessments into the final grading.
- New Subjects and Assessments: The NLSC introduces new subjects like Ugandan Sign Language and Physical Education. Foreign languages will now include listening and speaking assessments.
Call for Integrity and Discipline
UNEB Executive Director Dan Odongo emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the examinations. He urged all stakeholders to prioritize discipline and avoid any involvement in malpractice, warning that such actions could lead to the cancellation of results.
Odongo also reminded schools to submit Continuous Assessment (CA) scores by October 30th, 2024. Candidates without these scores will not be graded.
As students prepare for the examinations, UNEB encourages them to familiarize themselves with the regulations and strive to achieve their best.
