UNEB mandates display of 2025 candidate registers for verification ahead of October deadline
According to a press statement issued by UNEB, the registers must be conspicuously displayed at all examination centres (schools) where candidates are registered, as well as at district headquarters.
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced a mandatory period for the display of 2025 candidates’ registers, urging parents, candidates, and school authorities to thoroughly verify registration details. This critical exercise is set to run from August 10th to October 10th, 2025.
According to a press statement issued by UNEB, the registers must be conspicuously displayed at all examination centres (schools) where candidates are registered, as well as at district headquarters. This requirement falls under the UNEB Act, Cap 259 S.4(2).
The primary objective of this initiative is to ensure the accuracy of candidates’ biodata and registration status, thereby preventing unfortunate scenarios where students discover they are unregistered at the start of examination periods.
Key Verification Points for Parents and Candidates
UNEB emphasizes that it is the collective responsibility of Heads of Centres, candidates, and parents to meticulously review the registers for accuracy in the following areas: Index/Personal Number (confirmation of the unique identification number); Spelling and Order of Names (correctness and sequence of the candidate’s full name); Date of Birth (adherence to UNEB’s prescribed format – Day, Month, Year); Gender (accuracy of the registered gender); Photograph (ensuring the correct high-resolution photograph is attached to the rightful candidate’s name); Subjects and Papers – For UCE (Uganda Certificate of Education) and UACE (Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education) candidates, verification of all registered subjects and papers.
In compliance with the Personal Data Privacy and Protection Act, Heads of Centres are reminded to display only the relevant biodata necessary for verification.
Action for Unregistered Students
Parents whose children have been studying in schools without UNEB centre status are specifically advised to establish where their learners were registered and confirm their official registration. Should a student, with proof of registration fee payment, be found unregistered, parents must immediately contact the school. If no resolution is found at the school level, they are urged to report directly to UNEB for remedial action.
SMS Verification Option
For added convenience, UNEB has introduced an SMS option to ascertain registration status. Users can type Reg. [space] Full Index No. and send to 6600 using their mobile telephone handsets. This requires knowing the candidate’s full index number.
Correction Procedures for Discrepancies
In the event of any discrepancy in a candidate’s biodata or photograph, the centre must formally communicate with UNEB for correction within the stipulated period:
For PLE (Primary Leaving Examination) adjustments: Schools should fill out an amendment form provided on the UNEB portal and submit it.
For UCE and UACE levels: Schools are required to write an amendment request letter to UNEB and attach copies of either the National Identity Cards or Birth Certificates of the candidates whose details need revision.
Dan Odongo, the Executive Director of UNEB, commended candidates, parents, Heads of Centres, teachers, and District/City/Municipal Inspectors of Schools for their successful participation in the registration process.
He reiterated the importance of using the display period to ensure data accuracy, stating, “Let us now use the registers to ensure that the data submitted is accurate.”
