Dates That Decide Futures: UNEB Releases 2025 Exam Timetable

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the official timetable for the 2025 national examinations, which will see thousands of candidates sit for their Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE).

According to the schedule, candidates for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) will be briefed on October 31, 2025, before sitting their papers on November 3 and 4. For the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), the briefing is set for October 10, 2025, with examinations running from October 13 to November 7. Senior Six candidates who will be sitting the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) will be briefed on November 7, before their examinations begin on November 10 and end on December 5, 2025.

The release of the timetable provides learners, schools, and parents with ample time to prepare for the final stage of the academic year. UNEB has also emphasized the importance of the briefing sessions, which are designed to guide candidates on examination rules, regulations, and expectations.

Meanwhile, faith leaders and education advocates have encouraged the public to support candidates not only academically but also spiritually. In a special message, believers have been urged to dedicate prayers and fasting for all learners from October 13 until December 5, 2025, when the last paper will be written.

With less than a month to go before the first exams commence, teachers and schools are intensifying revision programs to ensure learners are adequately prepared. Parents are also being reminded to provide a supportive environment at home to help reduce stress and anxiety among candidates as they approach this critical moment in their academic journey.