The move affects candidates preparing for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), and the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE).
According to UNEB officials, the extension is intended to accommodate newly accredited examination centres that require more time to finalize registration procedures.
Under the revised schedule, normal registration will now remain open until June 30, 2026. The deadline had previously been set earlier, prompting concerns among some schools that were still processing candidate details.
Following the closure of normal registration, UNEB will allow a late registration period running from July 1 to July 31, 2026. However, candidates who register during this window will be required to pay additional fees.
The board has made it clear that no registrations will be accepted after July 31, making the new deadline critical for schools and parents across the country.
Education officials are encouraging head teachers to take advantage of the extra time and avoid waiting until the final days of registration.
Under the revised schedule, normal registration will now remain open until June 30, 2026. The deadline had previously been set earlier, prompting concerns among some schools that were still processing candidate details.
Following the closure of normal registration, UNEB will allow a late registration period running from July 1 to July 31, 2026. However, candidates who register during this window will be required to pay additional fees.
The board has made it clear that no registrations will be accepted after July 31, making the new deadline critical for schools and parents across the country.
Education officials are encouraging head teachers to take advantage of the extra time and avoid waiting until the final days of registration.
According to UNEB, last-minute registrations often result in avoidable errors and delays that can affect candidates later during examinations.
One of the key areas of concern highlighted by the examinations body involves the accuracy of candidates' personal information. Schools have been advised to verify learners' names before submitting registration details.
Parents and guardians are also being urged to ensure that candidates' names match official records held by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) and those appearing on birth certificates. Any discrepancies could create complications during certification and result processing.
The registration extension comes as Uganda continues implementing education reforms aimed at strengthening assessment standards and improving learning outcomes across all levels of education.
Government-sponsored learners under the Universal Primary Education (UPE), Universal Secondary Education (USE), and Uganda Post O-Level Education and Training (UPOLET) programs will continue to have their examination fees covered by the government.
Meanwhile, privately sponsored candidates will pay the same examination fees that have been in place previously. PLE candidates will pay Shs34,000, while UCE candidates will pay Shs164,000. UACE candidates will be required to pay Shs186,000.
For learners who miss the normal registration deadline, the penalties will be significantly higher. PLE candidates registering late will pay double the standard fee, while UCE and UACE candidates will incur an additional 50 percent charge.
The 2026 examination cycle will also mark another important milestone in Uganda's education reforms.
Candidates sitting UCE examinations next year will be the third cohort to complete assessment under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), a system that places greater emphasis on practical skills, critical thinking, and continuous assessment rather than relying solely on final examinations.
Under the revised guidelines, every UCE candidate will be expected to register for at least eight subjects and no more than nine.
One of the key areas of concern highlighted by the examinations body involves the accuracy of candidates' personal information. Schools have been advised to verify learners' names before submitting registration details.
Parents and guardians are also being urged to ensure that candidates' names match official records held by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) and those appearing on birth certificates. Any discrepancies could create complications during certification and result processing.
The registration extension comes as Uganda continues implementing education reforms aimed at strengthening assessment standards and improving learning outcomes across all levels of education.
Government-sponsored learners under the Universal Primary Education (UPE), Universal Secondary Education (USE), and Uganda Post O-Level Education and Training (UPOLET) programs will continue to have their examination fees covered by the government.
Meanwhile, privately sponsored candidates will pay the same examination fees that have been in place previously. PLE candidates will pay Shs34,000, while UCE candidates will pay Shs164,000. UACE candidates will be required to pay Shs186,000.
For learners who miss the normal registration deadline, the penalties will be significantly higher. PLE candidates registering late will pay double the standard fee, while UCE and UACE candidates will incur an additional 50 percent charge.
The 2026 examination cycle will also mark another important milestone in Uganda's education reforms.
Candidates sitting UCE examinations next year will be the third cohort to complete assessment under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), a system that places greater emphasis on practical skills, critical thinking, and continuous assessment rather than relying solely on final examinations.
Under the revised guidelines, every UCE candidate will be expected to register for at least eight subjects and no more than nine.
Their final certification will incorporate both examination performance and Continuous Assessment scores accumulated during their years of study.
UNEB has further cautioned candidates against making changes to names or optional subjects if their Continuous Assessment records have already been submitted to the board.
For Advanced Level candidates, 2026 will also be significant as the country transitions learners from competency-based lower secondary education into an aligned A-Level curriculum.
Eligibility requirements remain strict. Candidates registering for UACE must have successfully completed lower secondary education and fulfilled all academic requirements outlined by UNEB.
Students who obtained educational qualifications from foreign institutions will be required to first seek equivalency clearance from UNEB before they can be registered for national examinations.
The board has also renewed its warning against schools that impose unauthorized charges on parents while falsely presenting them as official UNEB fees.
Officials say such practices remain illegal and could attract severe penalties. Institutions found guilty risk heavy financial fines, lengthy prison sentences, or both.
To enhance transparency, UNEB has directed all examination centres to publicly display candidate registers at least 60 days before examinations begin.
UNEB has further cautioned candidates against making changes to names or optional subjects if their Continuous Assessment records have already been submitted to the board.
For Advanced Level candidates, 2026 will also be significant as the country transitions learners from competency-based lower secondary education into an aligned A-Level curriculum.
Eligibility requirements remain strict. Candidates registering for UACE must have successfully completed lower secondary education and fulfilled all academic requirements outlined by UNEB.
Students who obtained educational qualifications from foreign institutions will be required to first seek equivalency clearance from UNEB before they can be registered for national examinations.
The board has also renewed its warning against schools that impose unauthorized charges on parents while falsely presenting them as official UNEB fees.
Officials say such practices remain illegal and could attract severe penalties. Institutions found guilty risk heavy financial fines, lengthy prison sentences, or both.
To enhance transparency, UNEB has directed all examination centres to publicly display candidate registers at least 60 days before examinations begin.
This measure will allow students, parents, and school administrators to verify details such as names, dates of birth, photographs, gender information, and registered subjects.
Additionally, candidates will continue to have the option of confirming their registration status through UNEB's SMS verification system.
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