Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2022 timetable for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations.
Addressing press on Thursday, UNEB Executive Secretary, Mr. Dan Odong said that in line with the Board’s policy of inclusiveness and equitable assessment of learners’ achievements, braille versions of the timetables have been provided to cater for learners with visual impairment.
Mr. Odong noted that soft copies are being uploaded on school portals, while the printed copies are now being packed along with other examination stationery.
In a statement dated, 18th, August, Mr. Odong said that heads of Examination Centres and District Inspectors of Schools will be advised when to pick the materials.
He asserted that headteachers should pick the brailed timetables of the blind students.
“Headteachers who registered blind candidates should remember to pick the brailed time tables along with the other stationery,” the statement read in part.
“The timetables include Regulations on the Conduct of the examinations and caution to candidates on acts that amount to examination malpractice.”
Mr. Odong further contended that head teachers are requested to ensure that all necessary steps are taken to brief the candidates to follow these regulations and the caution given.
He added, “Failure to comply with the regulations and caution indicated in the timetable shall lead to cancellation of results of a candidate or all candidates at the Center or disqualification from the examination.
“Cases of examination malpractice that can lead to disqualification, cancellation of results or arrest of a candidate have been clearly spelt out on the timetable.
“Parents are also advised to take keen interest in the timetable so as to support the candidates in every way possible.”
Mr. Odong also revealed that this year’s national examinations will commence on 14th October, 2022, with the briefing of UCE candidates. UCE, which is the first series of examinations to be conducted, will run until 18th November, 2022.
“The second series of examinations is the PLE which will be conducted from 7th-9th November, 2022, starting with the briefing of the candidates.”
He divulged, “UACE will commence on 18th November 9th December, 2022. The Board appeals to head teachers to conduct these briefings personally.
“The Board has noted previously, that where cases of irregularities and malpractice have been noted, the root causes have often been that candidates would have been poorly briefed, or not briefed at all.”
According to UNEB, a total of one million, two hundred eighty thousand, one hundred and seventy-two (1,280,172) candidates have registered for all the three levels of the final examinations. This indicates a percentage increase of 7.7% of the total candidature.
56 % of the total candidature seven hundred and fifty-one, three hundred thirty-six (751,336) learners are funded by the Government, while 44% five hundred and sixty-four thousand, eight hundred thirty-six (564,836) candidates are privately sponsored.
By Kalamira Hope
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