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New Admission Rules for Technician Diplomas | Uganda News

Get ready for a major shift in Uganda’s vocational education—starting 2026-2027, all applicants to National Technician Diploma programs must pass interviews or practical tests to prove they’ve got the real skills employers want. The Ministry of Education and Sports is rolling this out now, backed by 17 brand-new, job-market-aligned curricula approved by the TVET Council. Eligibility? You’ll need a National Craftsman Certificate, a prior learning assessment, or a UACE with key subject passes—and brace yourself for a 40,000 shilling application fee. Deadlines are tight: applications close Sept…

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