UNEB releases 2018 UCE results as exam malpractice drops drastically

Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has released results 2018 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE).

The examinations body registered a slight increase in performance where 288,387 students passed the examinations compared to 287,350 in 2018

A total of 335,435 candidates registered for UCE exams in 2018.

There was a great performance in English, according to UNEB, as it registers Chemistry as the worst done subject. Generally, boys performed better than girls in last year's O'Level final examinations.

Meanwhile, UNEB officials said they will not be intimidated after some schools raised the concern of under marking their students in the final examinations.

"Good results come from hard work, we encourage people especially our children to work hard, these things of my father is a chief don’t work here. Be responsible youths on social media," State Minister for Higher Education JC Muyingo said.

The Secretary-General of UNEB on Thursday said results of 1,825 candidates were withheld in accordance with the law and affected candidates will be given a fair hearing.

The number of withheld results significantly reduced compared to the previous year where 4,525 were withheld.

Examination malpractice has dropped drastically to over 60%.