Official Release of 2025 UCE Results

The Minister of Education and Sports, Hon Janet Museveni, has officially released the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examination results.

A total of 432,163 candidates registered for the exam. Out of these, 429,949 (99.5%) sat for the exam, while 2,214 (0.5%) were absent. This decline in absenteeism reflects improved learner retention, participation, and efficiency across examination centres.

Compared to 2024, the 2025 UCE results show marked improvement in both attendance and pass rates.

Qualification Rates and Result Breakdown

Out of the candidates who sat for the exam:

- Result 1: 428,628 candidates (99.69%) qualified for the UCE certificate. This outcome is reflected on both transcripts and certificates.

- Result 2: 1,243 candidates (0.29%) did not meet all award requirements, such as missing project scores, sitting fewer subjects than required, or lacking Continuous Assessment scores.

- Result 3: 78 candidates (0.02%) scored below the basic level (Grade E) in all subjects.

The percentage of candidates who did not qualify dropped significantly from 1.9% in 2024 to 0.31% in 2025, highlighting overall improvement in performance.

For a detailed guide on the grading system, visit: UCE New Grading System Explained.

Gender and USE/Non-USE Performance

- Male candidates: 204,292 (47.3%)

- Female candidates: 227,871 (52.7%)

- USE students: 154,642 (35.8%)

- Non-USE students: 277,521 (64.2%)

According to Dan Odongo, UNEB, overall attendance reached 99.5%, with absenteeism declining compared to previous years.

Subject Performance Highlights

In 2025, more candidates achieved Grade C and above than in 2024, particularly in:

- English

- Geography

- Christian Religious Education (CRE)

- Sciences

In sciences, the number of candidates scoring below the basic level dropped significantly, reflecting improved outcomes under the Competency-Based Curriculum.

“Uganda’s education system has embraced this reform, where the traditional school curriculum emphasizes academics alongside practical skills,” said Janet Museveni.

How to Check Your UCE Results

For Schools

Results are currently uploaded on examination centre portals, allowing schools to download them directly. Hard copies are not yet available, but centres will be notified when they can be collected from UNEB offices in Kyambogo.

For Students via SMS

To check individual results on a phone, type:

UCE full student index number (e.g., UCE U0001/001) and send to 6600 

FAQs About 2025 UCE Results

Q1: What does Result 1 mean in UCE 2025?
A: Result 1 indicates the candidate qualified for the UCE certificate and is reflected on both transcripts and certificates.

Q2: How many candidates qualified for the UCE certificate?
A: 428,628 candidates (99.69%) qualified in 2025.

Q3: What does Result 2 mean?
A: Result 2 indicates a candidate did not meet all award requirements, such as missing project scores or lacking Continuous Assessment scores.

Q4: What is Result 3?
A: Result 3 is awarded to candidates who scored below the basic level (Grade E) in all subjects.

Q5: How can I check my results via SMS?
A: Type UCE full student index number and send to 6600.

Q6: Which subjects had the highest improvement in 2025?
A: English, Geography, Christian Religious Education, and Sciences.