🎓 The 2025 UACE Results Are Out: A 17.2% Surge in Candidates & The STEM Revolution in Uganda
Uganda’s education landscape is shifting. With a record-breaking 166,400 candidates and a significant leap in science performance, what does this mean for the future of our workforce? I’ve broken down the critical data—from the gender performance gap to the new "competency-based" curriculum reforms—over at Blogger Pulpit. Read the full analysis here:
Video Summary & Highlights
The video captures the official release of the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results at State House, Nakasero, on March 13, 2026. Key officials, including the First Lady and Minister of Education, Janet Museveni, and UNEB Executive Director, Dan Odong, presented the following findings:
1. Massive Growth in Candidature
A total of 166,400 candidates registered for the 2025 exams, marking a 17.2% increase from the previous year [14:44].
Over the last three years, the transition to tertiary education has surged by over 50%, signaling a massive influx of students entering the higher education system [01:06:00].
2. Academic Performance & Gender Trends
Female Lead: For another consecutive year, female candidates proportionally outperformed their male counterparts, particularly in humanities [26:42].
STEM Improvement: There was a notable "remarkable improvement" in scores for Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology [39:45].
University Eligibility: Approximately 113,290 candidates (68.6%) qualified for university admission by obtaining at least two principal passes [24:59].
3. Educational Reforms & Challenges
Curriculum Shift: The First Lady emphasized the ongoing reform of the UACE curriculum to a "competency-based" model, aimed at helping students relate classroom knowledge to real-world problem-solving [01:10:50].
Vocational Advocacy: Officials urged students to look beyond traditional degrees and consider technical and vocational institutions (TVET), where job creation opportunities are more immediate [01:07:45].
Exam Integrity: Malpractice remains low, affecting only 0.2% of the total candidature, with most cases involving assistance during science practicals [45:13].
4. Special Interest Groups
Inmates: 70 candidates from Luzira Upper Prison sat for the exams, with 31% achieving three principal passes, highlighting education as a tool for rehabilitation [22:03], [38:13].
Special Needs: 540 candidates with disabilities were supported with extra time and specialized assistance, reflecting an inclusive examination process [19:42].
Watch the full ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn3cawrh4N8
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