KUCCPS Updates 2026 Cluster Points and Subject Requirements

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has updated the 2026 cluster points and subject requirements for candidates who sat the 2025 KCSE examinations.

The update comes as the Placement Service prepares to open the application window for degree programmes, giving students clearer guidance on course eligibility.

According to information published on its portal, KUCCPS has categorised degree programmes into 20 clusters, each grouping related fields of study.

KUCCPS Publishes 2026 Cluster Points as Placement Nears

For instance, Cluster 1 covers Law, while Cluster 2 focuses on Business and Hospitality. Cluster 3 includes Social Sciences, Media Studies, Fine Arts, Film, Animation, and Graphics.

Cluster 4 consists of Geosciences, while Clusters 5, 6, and 7 cover Engineering, Architecture, and Computing/IT, respectively.

In addition, Cluster 8 includes Agribusiness, while Cluster 9 groups General and Biological Sciences, as well as Physics and Chemistry. Cluster 10 brings together Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Economics, Accountancy, and Statistics.

Further, Cluster 13 includes Medicine, Health Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine, while Cluster 19 focuses on Education and related programmes.

The KUCCPS portal also provides details on degree programmes, universities offering them, minimum subject requirements, and previous cut-off points for 2023 and 2024.

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How Candidates Will Apply Once the Portal is Open

Students are advised to compare their cluster weight with previous cut-off points to assess their chances of securing specific courses.

Applying to institutions with lower cut-off points may increase the likelihood of placement.

For example, Bachelor of Laws programmes have varying cut-off points across universities, with highly competitive institutions requiring higher cluster scores compared to others.

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KUCCPS is expected to announce the official opening date of the application window, after which candidates will be required to select courses based on their qualifications and preferences.

Once the portal opens, applicants will be required to log in to the KUCCPS system, select their preferred programmes, and arrange them in order of priority. Candidates must ensure they meet the minimum subject requirements for each course before submitting their choices.

They will also be required to pay an application fee through the available payment platforms, after which KUCCPS will process placements based on merit, cluster points, and programme availability.

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KUCCPS CEO Dr Agnes Wahome during opening remarks about career pathways at KICC
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