KAMPALA – Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) is gearing up for its November-December 2024 examination series, with a record 114,954 candidates registered to sit for the exams. This marks a significant milestone for UBTEB, which has been working tirelessly to promote technical and vocational education in Uganda.
According to Onesmus Oyesigye, UBTEB Executive Secretary, the exams will take place from November 22 to December 20, 2024, at 663 examination centers across the country. Of the registered candidates, 43,890 are female, while 71,064 are male.
“We are pleased to announce that we have registered a total of 114,954 candidates for the November-December 2024 examination series. This is a significant increase from previous years, and it demonstrates the growing demand for technical and vocational education in Uganda,” Oyesigye said.
In a bid to promote inclusive education, UBTEB has registered 173 candidates with special needs, pursuing various technical and vocational education and training (TVET) professions. These candidates will receive specialized support, including sign language interpreters, transcribers, and guides, to ensure they have a fair chance of success.
“We are committed to ensuring that all candidates, regardless of their abilities, have an equal opportunity to succeed. We have put in place measures to support candidates with special needs, and we are confident that they will perform well in the exams,” Oyesigye added.
To ensure the smooth conduct of the exams, UBTEB conducted a briefing for Area Coordinators and Centre Supervisors on November 18, 2024. The Board also ensured that all candidates were briefed by their respective Heads of Centre on November 22, 2024.
In addition, UBTEB has deployed 470 Reconnoiters to oversee the first phase of the exams, while 2,742 Practical Assessors and verifiers will conduct on-the-spot assessments to ensure adherence to the Board’s rules.
UBTEB has also taken steps to prevent examination malpractices, including pre-inspecting selected examination centers and sending senior managers to brief candidates. Candidates found guilty of malpractices will face severe penalties, including cancellation of results and imprisonment.
“We have zero tolerance for examination malpractices, and we will do everything in our power to prevent them. We urge all candidates to behave responsibly and avoid any actions that may compromise the integrity of the exams,” Oyesigye warned.
As UBTEB prepares to administer the exams, it remains committed to ensuring quality TVET examinations and assessments for a competent and productive workforce. With its focus on promoting technical and vocational education, UBTEB is playing a critical role in shaping Uganda’s future.
“We are proud of the role we play in promoting technical and vocational education in Uganda. We are committed to ensuring that our exams are rigorous, reliable, and valid, and that they provide a true measure of a candidate’s competence,” Oyesigye concluded.
