KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda National Examinations Board is set to release the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination results on Thursday, January 23.
UNEB officials will brief the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, on the release of the results on Tuesday, January 21, at State House Nakasero. The briefing will take place at 2:30 pm, after which the official release date will be confirmed.
A total of 1,320,400 candidates registered for the four national examinations, marking a 7.8% increase in registration compared to last year. Female candidates accounted for 51.1% of the total, indicating a slight increase in the number of girls accessing education.
The Uganda Certificate of Education exams saw 379,748 candidates sit for the exams across various centers nationwide. The Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education also saw a significant increase in candidature, with a 28.4% rise in registration.
To ensure the smooth marking of the PLE exams, UNEB contracted 7,500 examiners, who worked tirelessly at 13 designated centers.
The release of the PLE results is highly anticipated by students, parents, and educators, as it marks a significant milestone for students transitioning to secondary education. The results will also provide valuable insights into the performance of students and schools, informing education policy and interventions.
The board has taken all necessary measures to ensure the integrity and security of the examination process. The Senior One selection exercise will commence after the results are released, with schools selecting candidates based on set cut-off points. The selection exercise is usually conducted at the UMA where schools select candidates for their respective schools.
Education officials invited to attend the briefing on the PLE results have been directed to take a COVID-19 test before attending the meeting.
