The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs. Janet Kataaha Museveni has today released the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results at State Lodge, Nakasero.
A total of 817,883 candidates from 15,388 examination centres registered for the 2025 PLE, compared to 797,444 candidates in 2024.
Of this total, 522,036 candidates (63.8%) from 11,525 centres were Universal Primary Education (UPE) beneficiaries, while 295,847 candidates (36.2%) from 3,863 centres were non-UPE candidates.
UNEB executive director Dan Odongo said boys performed better than girls and recorded a lower failure rate. He noted that examiners praised the quality of the papers, saying they reflected the shift to competency-based learning and tested how learners apply knowledge and skills.
He, however, said some teachers, especially in Social Studies and Religious Education, have not fully adjusted to the new approach. Many candidates struggled with questions that required practical application of knowledge in their communities and the country. This contributed to weaker performance in those subjects compared to 2024.
Odongo also warned that last-minute materials from informal “examination bureaus” misled candidates and hurt their preparation.
He explained that examination malpractice has taken on a more brazen and troubling form whereby in some instances, scouts and invigilators have reportedly been bribed or threatened with physical harm by school directors and headteachers to allow teachers to assist candidates directly within examination rooms.
“Honourable Minister, as earlier noted by the Chairperson, it is regrettable that some officers within District Education Offices, who should be key partners in safeguarding examination integrity, have become complicit in these and other unprofessional acts,” he said.
“I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the dedicated Security Team, which has worked tirelessly to investigate and manage cases of examination malpractice.”
In accordance with Section 5(2)(b) of the UNEB Act, Cap. 259, Mr. Odongo said the Board will withhold the results of affected candidates pending the completion of investigations.
“Where a prima facie case is established, the Board’s Tribunal, also known as the Examinations Security Committee, will accord all affected candidates a fair hearing before final decisions are made,” he noted.
“This year, most of the withheld cases have originated from the districts of Kisoro, Kampala, Mukono, Namutumba, Kassanda, Buyende, and Kaliro, among others. I would, however, like to commend the leadership of Kyenjojo, Kabarole, and Bundibugyo districts, where a notable improvement has been observed. In particular, due to firm action taken by the Chief Administrative Officer of Kyenjojo in 2024, no cases of examination malpractice have been reported from the district this year.”
The UNEB Chairperson, Prof. Celestino Obua revealed that the candidature has continued to rise, while absenteeism has remained steady at 1.3 percent over the last two years.
“However, as you rightly noted in your statement last year, any drop-out is a cause for concern. I trust that the Permanent Secretary and her team have since been able to establish some of the underlying causes, as was promised,” he said.
“Performance at the Grade One pass level has improved compared to the 2024 examination. Overall, more candidates have qualified to proceed to the next level or cycle of education than was the case in 2024. I have no doubt that, given the Government’s continued efforts to expand access to post-primary education, all the 730,000 learners who were graded and passed will secure placement in secondary and vocational institutions.”
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UNEB PLE results 2025/2026: Students who have appeared to this exam will able check their marks by name & Examination number. Candidates can know the results from its official Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) website as well as using below given link in this post.
2025 PLE Results Officially Released
The 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results have officially been released today, Friday, January 30, 2026, by the Ministry of Education and Sports in collaboration with the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). The release took place at 11:00 a.m. at State Lodge, Nakasero, following a formal briefing of the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, who also serves as the First Lady.
UNEB Principal Public Relations Officer Jennifer Kalule-Musamba confirmed that the board successfully briefed the minister on the overall performance of candidates before approval was granted for the public release. The minister commended UNEB for adhering to the examination timetable and ensuring the integrity of the assessment process.
Key Facts About the 2025 PLE
Available records show that 818,010 candidates registered for the 2025 PLE, representing a 2.5 percent increase from the 797,444 candidates registered in 2024. Of those who sat for the examinations, 428,398 were girls while 389,589 were boys.
Additional data from UNEB indicates:
Candidates were registered from 16,140 examination centres nationwide
522,039 candidates (64%) were funded under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme
295,846 candidates (36%) were privately sponsored
61 candidates were inmates from Upper Prison School, Luzira, including 7 females and 54 males
Last year, the 2024 PLE results were released on January 23, meaning this year’s release comes about a week later.
Update: PLE Results Release
The 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results have been officially released. The announcement was made on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., following approval by the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, after a formal briefing by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).
Candidates, parents, and schools can access the official results and related statements through UNEB’s official platforms:
https://www.uneb.ac.ug
What was released:
Official 2025 PLE results for all registered candidates
A performance briefing by UNEB
Confirmation of candidate statistics and examination integrity
Guidance ahead of the Senior One reporting date set for February 16
Quick Guide: Checking UNEB PLE Results Online
Checking your UNEB PLE results is now a straightforward process thanks to the online portal. Here’s a concise guide to help you through it:
- Visit the Website: Start by going to UNEB eResults.
- Request eResults: On the homepage, look for the option to request UNEB eResults.
- Fill in Your Details:
- Email: Enter a valid email address.
- Phone Number: Provide your phone number.
- Submit: After entering your details, click ‘submit’ to send your request to UNEB.
- Receive Instructions: Check your email or phone for instructions on how to access your results.
- Access Results: Follow the received instructions to view your PLE results.
- Print/Save: You can print or save your results for future reference.
Remember, the accuracy of your email and phone number is crucial for a smooth experience. Follow the provided post-submission instructions carefully to access your results.
How Do I check results on Phone?
You can get the PLE results 2025 for any candidate in a few simple steps.
In your message box, type PLE INDEX NUMBER and send it to 6600.
For example, to check the results of the candidate with index number 654321/001, in your message box, type PLE 654321/001 AND SEND TO 6600.
You will receive an SMS at a cost of UGX 500 per candidate
For School Administrations, results will be uploaded on the examination centre portals to enable schools download the results as they are officially released.
No hard copies of the results, Mrs Kalule said, will be available at the UNEB offices for now, until a later date when conditions permit.
How to Check UNEB PLE Results Online:
- Visit the UNEB eReg Portal via https://ereg.uneb.ac.ug/results
- On the Results Page, Enter your Index Number.
- Click on Search and wait for your results to show up on the next page.
How to Check UNEB PLE Results via SMS
This is done by sending a simple SMS to 6600.
- For P7 UNEB PLE Results, go to messages on your phone and type PLE <space> Index No e.g. PLE 000001/001 and send this to 6600.
- For S4 UNEB UCE Results, go to messages on your phone and type UCE <space> Index No e.g. UCE U0001/001 and send this to 6600.
- For S6 UNEB UACE Results, go to messages on your phone and type UACE <space> Index No e.g. UACE U0001/501 and send this to 6600.
- For Technical Institute results, go to messages on your phone and type TECH <space> Index No e.g. TECH UT002/0001 and send this to 6600.
Note: This Service Cost Ushs 500 for Each SMS you Send. You will then receive your Exam Result details instantly.
PROCESS
✳ Type PLE <space> Index no.
✳ Send to 6600. For example PLE 003400/001 and send to 6600.
✳ Each SMS costs 500/-
Congratulations if you made your UNEB Results. Also, check this site frequently for UNEB Updates.
For more information and inquiries, you can contact the UNEB by visiting the institution’s official website: https://uneb.ac.ug
Address:
35 artyrs Way, Ntinda P.O.Box 7066 Kampala-Uganda
Tel: +256 414 286635/6/7/8
Mobile: +256-312-260753.
Website: http://uneb.ac.ug
