The results were announced by Janet Kataha Museveni, Uganda’s First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, who presented a national performance overview highlighting trends in candidate achievement and gender-based performance across major subjects.
Overview of the 2025 UACE Results
According to UNEB, the 2025 results show continued participation and competitive performance among both male and female candidates in large-entry subjects such as General Paper, History, Economics, Mathematics, and the sciences.
The analysis compared the number of candidates, the percentage achieving A grades, and overall pass rates (A–E) between female and male candidates.
Key Highlights
- General Paper recorded the largest number of candidates, with 72,370 females and 92,784 males sitting the subject.
- In Literature in English, female candidates recorded a higher percentage of A grades (10.8%) compared to 8.7% among males.
- Mathematics showed stronger top-grade performance among male candidates, with 14.1% scoring A grades, compared to 10.7% among females.
- Female candidates performed strongly in History, Economics, and Christian Religious Education, showing higher pass rates in several humanities subjects.
- Male candidates had comparatively higher A-grade percentages in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, reflecting stronger performance trends in some science subjects.
The report also included results for Subsidiary Mathematics and Subsidiary ICT, subjects taken by large numbers of candidates across different academic combinations.
Education Assessment Theme
The 2025 examination cycle was conducted under the theme:
“Embracing Security and Holistic Assessment of Learners in a Dynamic Environment.”
The theme emphasizes the government’s focus on secure examination systems, fair assessment, and evaluating learners beyond purely academic metrics.
Government Commitment to Education
While releasing the results, Janet Kataha Museveni commended schools, teachers, and candidates for their efforts and resilience throughout the academic year. She reiterated the government’s commitment to improving the quality of education, strengthening assessment systems, and supporting learners across Uganda.
The minister also encouraged candidates to use their results as a stepping stone for higher education, vocational training, and career development.
About UACE
The Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) is the final national examination taken by students completing Advanced Level (A-Level) studies. The results play a key role in determining university admission and other tertiary education opportunities in Uganda.
Students can access their results through official UNEB channels, including schools and the UNEB digital platforms.
