KUCCPS Reopens Degree Applications for Students Who Missed 2022 to 2026 University Placement

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced an additional late application period for students who qualified to join universities but did not get placement during the 2026 placement cycle.

In a statement issued on Saturday, 18th July 2026, KUCCPS called upon all eligible KCSE candidates to reapply using the KUCCPS Student Portal.

“Calling on Form Four leavers from 2022 to 2025: Did you score C+ and above in KCSE and miss university placement? For the first time, KUCCPS is allowing late application for degree programmes. Do not remain behind, apply now!” KUCCPS stated.

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Application Process

KUCCPS instructed applicants to access students.kuccps.ac.ke and click on Late Degree Application.

With your KCSE index number and password, log on to the portal.

According to the service, “The window is primarily to see that genuine learners do not get left off due to queuing in the main CGS cycle when application deadlines are missed”.

It also urged all eligible learners to submit their applications now.

“KUCCPS is giving you a chance to apply for instant placement,” the agency stated in its poster.

The applicants can reach out through the KUCCPS contacts.

The contact numbers provided are 020 5137400 and 0713 924 444, while the email address is info@kuccps.ac.ke.

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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS)

The late window comes days after KUCCPS released the 2026 placement results.

The agency placed 293,869 candidates in universities and tertiary institutions.

Education CS Julius Ogamba Sozin confirmed that the 202,133 students were placed in degree courses while the remaining students were placed either in the KMTC or diploma, teachers’ training, or hospitality courses.

However, KUCCPS has declared that candidate registration time will be no waiting period, normal registration time.

Successful candidates will have immediate confirmation.

With this, the universities can admit the first-year students immediately.

The project was a KUCCPS initiative to increase access to university and provide careers aligned to student qualifications.

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KUCCPS CEO Dr. Agnes Mercy speaking during the release of the 2026 placement results on July 8, 2026. PHOTO/ KUCCPS X.