UNEB Releases 2024 PLE Results at State House, Nakasero With More than Half of the Candidates(50.5%) Attaining Division 2, While 10.7% Scored Division 1

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) officially released the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results under the theme “Embracing Security and Holistic Assessment of Learners in a Dynamic Environment.” The ceremony was graced by the Honorable Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, also the First Lady who applauded UNEB for successfully managing the examination process.

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UNEB Releases 2024 PLE Results at State House, Nakasero With  More than Half of the Candidates(50.5%) Attaining Division 2, While 10.7% Scored Division 1
The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni (3R) officiating PLE Results Release at State House, Nakasero

January 23, 2025

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) officially released the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results under the theme “Embracing Security and Holistic Assessment of Learners in a Dynamic Environment.” The ceremony was graced by the Honorable Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, also the First Lady who applauded UNEB for successfully managing the examination process.

Key Highlights

Record Candidature

A total of 797,444 candidates from 14,883 centres registered, reflecting a 6.4% increase compared to 2023's 749,347.

The majority, 524,025 candidates (65.7%), were beneficiaries of Universal Primary Education (UPE), while 273,419 candidates (34.3%) were non-UPE.

Girls outnumbered boys, with 418,750 girls (52.5%) completing the primary cycle compared to 378,709 boys (47.5%).

Special Groups

3,328 learners with special needs (SNE) participated, an increase of 25.5% over 2023, demonstrating UNEB's commitment to inclusivity.

 

71 inmates from Luzira and Mbarara prisons sat for the examinations, with notable success.

Performance Insights 

91.8% of candidates passed, an improvement from 2023's 88%.

 

More than half of the candidates, 50.5%, attained Division 2, while 10.7% scored Division 1.

Girls excelled in English, while boys outperformed in Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies.

The highest-performing candidates were primarily from urban centres.

Candidates struggled with practical and applied concepts, especially in Mathematics, Integrated Science, and writing structured compositions in English.

Malpractice Clampdown

UNEB reported minimal malpractice. However, 68 suspects were arrested for offenses like assisting candidates during exams, with 12 convictions already secured.

Results from affected centres are withheld pending investigations. Results are available via UNEB’s online portal and SMS by sending “PLE [Index Number]” to 6600 on MTN and Airtel.

Hard copies will be accessible at UNEB offices from January 27, 2025.

UNEB Executive Director, Dan N. Odongo, reiterated the Board’s commitment to continuous improvement in assessment practices and security measures. He extended gratitude to the Ministry of Education, Parliament, and various stakeholders for their unwavering support.

 

The ceremony marked a significant milestone in Uganda's education sector, reflecting strides in inclusivity, performance, and examination integrity.

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