KUCCPS Announces Guidelines for Student Placement into Universities and Colleges
Share
Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened its system for the 2026 application to universities, colleges, and TVET institutions.
In a statement on April 8, 2026, the online application opened on April 7, 2026, and will run until May 6, 2026.
This application targets the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination class and other Form Four leavers from previous years.
The 2025 class can apply for both degree and TVET programmes.
Degree Applicants To Join In September
Whereas applicants for degree programmes will join universities from September, those applying for TVET programmes will be able to report to their respective colleges starting May, since TVET placement is continuous.
In the 2025 KCSE examination, KUCCPS received results for 980,444 eligible candidates, out of whom 268,700 attained a mean grade of C+ and above, qualifying them for placement to degree programmes in the 43 public and 31 private universities.
TVET Applications
The remaining 711,744 who scored between C plain and E are qualified for placement to public colleges and other TVET institutions.
In addition to the universities, 251 public TVET colleges, including 33 university TVET institutes, are available for student placement this year.
The minimum requirement for application to degree programmes remains C+ (plus). For TVET programmes, individuals with any KCSE grade from A to E who sat exams between the years 2000 and 2025 can apply.
Also Read: KUCCPS Opens 2026 University and College Placement Application Portal
Degree Programmes
Students who sat the exams within the same period and scored C+ (plus) and above are eligible to apply for degree programmes at the Open University of Kenya.
As required by the Universities Act, 2012, placement of students into the institutions will be on merit, considering applicants’ listed priorities, KCSE performance, and available capacities.
Last year, KUCCPS requested universities and colleges to submit courses and capacities for the 2026/2027 Placement Cycle.
Institutions Requirements
The institutions were required to ensure that the programmes and capacities submitted were approved by higher education regulators, the Commission for University Education (CUE) and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).
CUE approved a total of 322,396 capacities for degree programmes in the universities, while middle-level colleges have a total capacity of 1,132,531 for this year’s placement to diplomas, certificates, artisans, and other TVET levels.
Secondary Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) have a capacity of 2,480.
During the application period, the Placement Service will send its officers to various universities and TVET institutions in all counties to support applicants.
Also Read: KUCCPS Updates 2026 Cluster Points and Subject Requirements
Information on the KUCCPS Website
Details will be published on the KUCCPS website kuccps.ac.ke. Applicants can also be assisted at all Huduma Centres across the country.
Last month, KUCCPS completed placement of students to Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) for the March 2026 intake.
Form Four leavers who sat the 2025 KCSE examination and are interested in joining KMTC will have an opportunity to apply for the September 2026 intake after completion of placement to universities.
Those who repeated specific subjects to qualify for KMTC programmes will be eligible to apply, and all applications will be submitted online through the KUCCPS portal.
Follow our WhatsApp channel for instant news updates
KUCCPS Board Chairperson, Mr. Cyrus Gituai, and KUCCPS Board Members, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education Julius Ogamba, at Jogoo House, Nairobi. PHOTO/KUCCPS.
