The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) on Monday released the 2024 Final Exams Time table the Four Examinations (4Es) encouraging security and holistic assessment of learners in a dynamic environment.
This year’s exams marks a new error as the Examination body introduces the New Lower Secondary Curriculum (NLSC) for the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and holds a transitional examination based on the old curriculum. The transitional examination gives an advantage to the candidates who missed the 2023 examination or seek to repeat.
Dan N. Odongo, UNEB Executive Director, revealed that a total of 1,320,400 candidates have registered for the 4Es, representing a 7.8% rise from last year’s candidature of 1,224,371. Of these, 51.1% are female, while 48.9% are male.
The UACE examination has registered a remarkable growth of candidates, with 142,017 candidates registered, compared to 110,579 in 2023, constituting a 28.4% rise. The Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) has also seen an increase of 6.6% in registration, with 798,763 candidates, up from 749,371 in 2023.
The examination timetable states different dates when each examination level will be held.
According to the time table, Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examination based on the New Lower Secondary Curriculum will Kickstart on October 11 and wind up on November 8, 2024. The UCE transitional examination, according to the old curriculum, will run from October 11 to November 15, 2024.
The Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) runs from November 4 to 7, 2024, while the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examination will commence on November 8 and finish on December 6, 2024.
The Examination body ( UNEB) introduced new subjects and assessment modalities, like Ugandan Sign Language (USL) and Physical Education (PE). A total of 72 candidates have registered for USL, while 15,000 candidates have registered for PE.
In addition, UNEB will assess learners’ achievements in listening and speaking for foreign languages, including Latin and Arabic. This marks a departure from previous years, where these languages were assessed solely through pen-and-paper examinations.
Continuous Assessment (CA) scores must be submitted to UNEB through the school portal by October 30, 2024. Candidates without CA scores in any subject offered will not be graded.
Heads of centers can access the examination timetables through their school portals, while hard copies have been distributed along with other stationery. Braille versions of the UCE and UACE timetables have been provided for visually impaired candidates.
The display of candidates’ registers, as required by the UNEB Act 2021, continues until October 10, 2024. Candidates and parents are advised to verify registration status and correctness of bio-data.
UNEB has cautioned candidates against involvement in examination malpractice, emphasizing that such actions may lead to cancellation of results or disqualification.
Odongo concluded, “The successful conduct of this year’s Four Examinations is a joint responsibility by all stakeholders. We urge candidates, parents, teachers, and heads of centers to take keen interest in the precautions highlighted in the timetable and provide necessary counseling and guidance.”
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