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.

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.