Majority of Candidates Say Exam Was Fair and Within Syllabus – Survey

Ntinda, Kampala – A nationwide post-examination survey has revealed that the majority of candidates were satisfied with the quality and fairness of the recently concluded examinations.

UNEB Executive Secretary Mr. Dan Odongo(courtesy photo)
According to findings from a random sample done by Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB), out of 36,546 candidates drawn from 118 districts across the country, nearly half (49.7%) of the respondents were female. The feedback was collected through a short questionnaire administered immediately after candidates exited the examination rooms. The exercise was conducted on different dates over a two-week period to ensure broad representation.
The results indicate strong confidence in the examination’s alignment with the syllabus. An overwhelming 96.3% of candidates reported that the examination items were within the prescribed syllabus, suggesting consistency between classroom instruction and assessment content.
In addition, 88.2% of respondents said the examination items were clearly presented, reflecting positively on the clarity and structure of the question papers. However, views on time allocation were slightly more varied, with 74.7% indicating that the time provided was adequate to complete the examination.
Regarding the perceived level of difficulty, the majority of candidates (66.4%) described the examination as fair. Meanwhile, 28.8% found it difficult, and only 4.7% considered it easy.
The overall findings point to a largely positive candidate experience, with most respondents affirming that the examination was balanced, clearly structured, and aligned with the syllabus.