By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Uganda National Examinations Board, (UNEB) has released Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, 2025 (UACE) results today, Friday, March 13, 2026.
According to official information from Uganda Media Center, the official release was presided over by the First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports, Mama Janet Museveni at State House, Nakasero.
During the release, Hon. Janet Kataha Museveni, First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, presented detailed performance data, highlighting trends in subjects such as Entrepreneurship and Christian Religious Education, where the majority of candidates attained Grades D and O.
Special Needs candidates are on the rise
UNEB, ED Dan Odongo says a total of 540 Special Needs Education (SNE) candidates registered for the 2025 UACE examination, up from 437 in 2024.
Of those, 274 were male, and 266 were female, reflecting growing inclusion and access for learners with special needs.
Examination Malpractices
Odongo says cases of malpractice at this level have remained low. In accordance with Section 5(2)(b) of the UNEB Act, Cap 259, the results of candidates involved will be withheld pending completion of investigations.
Malpractice cases were reported from 47 out of the 2,452 examination centres, involving 351 candidates (0.2% of the total). The cases mainly relate to receiving assistance in Science Practical papers, possession of unauthorized materials, and impersonation.
The Board is proceeding with the hearing of PLE cases and will commence hearings for UCE cases from 16th March 2026.
