KAMPALA – Makerere University has announced that the Pre-Entry Examination for admission to the Bachelor of Laws program for the 2025/2026 academic year will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
According to the Academic Registrar, applicants must possess the minimum admission requirements of the university and meet specific requirements, which include:
- ‘A’ Level leavers: Must hold an ‘O’ Level Certificate (UCE) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes, plus ‘A’ Level Certificate (UACE) or its equivalent with a minimum of 13 points (males) and 12 points (females).
- Diploma holders: Must possess at least a 2nd Class or Credit Diploma from a recognized institution.
- Mature age applicants: Must have passed the Makerere University Mature Age Entry Examination for Bachelor of Laws.
- Degree holders: Must be graduates in any discipline from a chartered university.
The university emphasized that all applicants wishing to be admitted to the Bachelor of Laws program must sit and pass the pre-entry examination. Additionally, applicants interested in government sponsorship must have applied for the Bachelor of Laws Government (LAW) program by filling in the government application form.
Applicants are required to attach certified copies of their transcripts and diplomas to their application forms. The university warned that provisional results will not be accepted.
The pre-entry examination is a critical step in the admission process for the Bachelor of Laws program at Makerere University. Applicants are advised to prepare thoroughly and arrive early at the examination venue.
