The purpose of the examination is to assess the candidates' level of achievement. It is not an end in itself but will help to place candidates in their career paths. Candidates should therefore approach the examination without panic.
TIME ALLOWED FOR QUESTION PAPER: The time allowed for each paper is shown against the
name of the paper and NO EXTRA TIME IS TO BE ALLOWED. In case of any discrepancy, the time stated on the question paper must be taken as correct. Any time allocated for reading through questions, studying maps, etc. is included in the total time shown except when special paper instructions indicate otherwise.
In drawing up a detailed timetable for circulation to schools and/or candidates the Board is guided by
the following rules:
- Papers included in the same period should begin at the same time, except when a candidate is offering two papers in the same period, the second paper should be timed to follow the first after a reasonable interval, but not exceeding 20 minutes.
- Daytime periods should be provided for Art Papers.
- No candidate may take more than one of the papers bracketed together.
- Candidates are advised to offer either Science or Arts combinations of subjects.
Uganda National Examinations Board will arrange timetables for Examinations in P330/1 Oral French, P340/4 German Orals, P372/1 Chinese, P620/1 Music Practical, P630/2 Clothing and Textiles and P640/3 Foods and Nutrition which will be conducted by visiting examiners on dates prior to 07th November 2025. Fine Art P615/1,2 will be issued at 12.00 p.m on day of Examinations to allow for setting of specimens.
Marks for Continuous Assessment in subjects where this is a requirement must be submitted to UNEB through School portal by 30th September, 2025. Centres must not deliver Coursework Assessment marks physically, by post or by courier because they shall not be accepted. Subjects with coursework components shall not be graded without the coursework marks.
IMPORTANT: Candidates' attention is drawn to the "Directions to Candidates" and "Caution against Malpractice in or around the Examination Room" at the end of this document. It is hereby assumed that candidates and all concerned have read, understood and will abide by these regulations.
The Chief Invigilator must begin the Morning session at 9.00 a.m. and the Afternoon session at 2.00 p.m. Any deviation from the set time must be explained to the Board.
