In a highly anticipated announcement, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has revealed the results of the 2023 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, showcasing notable trends in candidate performance and university qualifications.
According to UNEB Executive Director, Dan Odongo, a total of 110,553 candidates registered for the 2023 UACE examination across 2,102 centers, marking a significant increase of 12,663 candidates (12.9%) compared to the previous year. The gender distribution among candidates showed 42.7% females and 57.3% males, indicating a slightly higher male enrollment.
Of the total candidates who appeared for the examination, 46,860 were females and 62,628 were males, with females accounting for 42.8% of the total. Despite the lower number of female candidates, the performance indicators revealed that proportionally, females outperformed their male counterparts, particularly in upper-level passes.
Regarding subject performance, Mathematics and the Sciences witnessed a gradual increase in candidate enrollment, with Mathematics showing the most promising growth trajectory. However, overall enrollment in these subjects remained below half of the total candidature, reflecting persistently low pass rates in the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations.
A notable highlight from the results was the increase in the percentage of candidates qualifying for university admission, reaching 73.7% compared to 70.3% in the previous year. This uptick in university qualifications is attributed to better overall performance and a significant increase in examination entries in 2023.
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