Speaking to journalists, Professor Nampota said the decision comes in response to public recommendations from parents, teachers, education experts and other stakeholders. Under the new arrangement:JCE exams will be the first national exams students sit in 2026. will be the first national exams students sit in 2026. Primary school learners will complete their final school assessments later in the exam cycle. Primary school learners will complete their final school assessments later in the exam cycle.