Do you have a burning Question on Kuccps and you are wondering where to get the correct response. Wonder no more. Here are the Kuccps Frequently asked Questions and their answers:

Question: How do I log in to my student portal?

Answer: To log in, you need your correct KCSE index number, KCSE examination year and a password.
The password is either your KCPE index number or birth certificate number. The login page is accessible via the KUCCPS website www.kuccps.ac.ke

Question: In case I am stuck with the current application, where can I find help?

Answer: KUCCPS has sent officers to 63 universities and colleges in all parts of Kenya to assist applicants. You can visit your nearest. A list of the institutions is available on the KUCCPS website www.kuccps.ac.ke You can also be assisted at any of the 58 Huduma Centres located across the country, or at the KUCCPS offices in Nairobi (ACK Garden House, Ngong 1st Avenue in Community).

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Question: I qualified for university admission in in the last year’s KCSE examination and I have already been placed in a college. Can I still apply for university? And will I still be required to pay?

Answer: If you sat KCSE examination in the last year’s KCSE and qualified for university admission, youcan apply for degree courses even if you already got placement in a college recently. You will be required to pay again.

Question: Where can I get the subject requirements and previous cut-off points for degree courses?

Answer: The information is available in the Programme Lists that can be downloaded from the Student’s Portal.

Question: How comes there are no current cut-off points in the system?

Answer: Cut-off points are the cluster weight of the applicant who secured the last available vacancy in a course on merit during previous placement, after all applicants for the course were ranked from the highest to the lowest. Therefore, cut-off points for this year will be known at the end of the current placement process.

Question: Which cut-off points should I rely on when checking programmes that I should apply for?

Answer: You should rely on the last two year’s cut-off points. Ensure that your cluster weight as provided in the portal is higher than the cut-off point for the degree course in the university you are applying for.

Question: Why is my provided cluster weight different from what I get when I calculate?

Answer: You cannot calculate your cluster weight correctly because you do not have your Index (PI). The KUCCPS has calculated and provided cluster weights for all applicants using accurate data provided by KNEC.

Question: If I meet all the minimum requirements for a course, does it guarantee that I will get that course?

Answer: You will be able to submit your application but securing a course is a competitive process determined by the qualifications of all the applicants and the number of available vacancies in the programme.

Question: Does KUCCPS place students to private universities?

Answer: KUCCPS places students to both public and private universities. Students placed to public universities are eligible for government loans and scholarship, while those placed in private universities are eligible for government loans only.

Question: How are Persons with Disability required to submit their applications?

Answer: Persons with Disability should apply online on the student’s Portal then fill a disability form that can be downloaded from the KUCCPS website, attach required documents and submit it by delivery to KUCCPS offices at ACK Garden House, Ngong 1st Avenue in Community, Nairobi, or scanning and emailing it to info@kuccps.ac.ke.

Question: I sat KCSE examination over two years ago and qualified for university but I did not apply. Can I apply with the current cohort?

Answer: You cannot apply with the current KCSE cohort. Instead, make a formal request for consideration in writing, indicating your name, KCSE index number, KCSE year, valid phone number and email address. E-mail the letter to info@kuccps.ac.ke or deliver it to the KUCCPS offices at ACK Garden House, Ngong 1st Avenue in Community, Nairobi.

Question: I was placed in a university/college and I would like to change to a different institution. Can I apply for a transfer now?

Answer: Inter-institutional transfer (IIT) application is currently closed. It will open after the announcement of this year’s university and college placement results.

Question: I have completed my certificate or diploma that KUCCPS placed me into. Can I now apply to KUCCPS for placement to degree?

Answer: Currently, this is not possible.

Question: Can IGCSE graduates apply to KUCCPS for placement to universities and colleges?

Answer: Placement of students to universities and colleges is based on KCSE examination grades only.

Question: How can I contact KUCCPS?

Answer: You can reach us through the telephone lines 020 5137400 or 0723954927. Our email address is info@kuccps.ac.ke. You can also find us on X @KUCCPS_Official, Instagram @official_kuccps and Facebook @The.Placement.Service

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Question: What are the Minimum KCSE Requirements for Kuccps Placement?

Answer: Here are the minimum Kuccps Placement requirements for Degree, Level 4 (Artisan Certificate), Level 5 (Craft Certificate), Level 6 (Diploma), Diploma in Primary Teacher Education and Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education placement: 

Question:

Answer: KUCCPS announces when the online application system is available for students to adjust/ revise their course preferences for placement in universities and colleges for each academic year. This online revision opportunity allows applicants who did not secure a course during the initial application period to log back into the portal and select from the available courses. The Courses at this time are very limited.

How to Revise KUCCPS Courses

Candidates wishing to revise or apply for available courses must first log in to the portal at www.kuccps.ac.ke. Once on the portal, applicants will need to enter their KCSE index number, the year of KCSE, and their password.

INTER-INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFER APPLICATION: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: How can I apply for inter-institutional transfer?

Answer: Applications must be submitted online through the Student’s Portal (students.kuccps.net).

Question: What happens after I have submitted the application?

Answer:

a) The university/college that you seek to transfer to will receive your application online and endorse it through its institutional portal.
b) Once your application has been endorsed by your desired institution, the releasing institution (your current university/college) will receive it and release you through the institution’s portal.
c) The endorsed application will move to KUCCPS for approval, after which a transfer letter will be generated in the applicant’s portal for downloading.

Question: What should I do after downloading the inter-institutional transfer letter from the Student’s Portal?

Answer: Present it to the university/college that you have been transferred to for the institution to issue you with an admission letter and joining instructions.

Question: I have typed the reason for transfer but the next step does not come up. What might be the problem?

Answer: You need to attach a document supporting your reason for transfer. Also, type a brief explanation why you are seeking to change institutions, in the provided space. The explanation should be not less than 300 characters and not more than 600 characters.
(Tip: Type out the explanation in a Word document as you monitor the characters. Once the right length is achieved, copy and paste it in the provided space.)

Question: I have selected the reason for transfer and I am required to attach a supporting document. What I am supposed to attach?

Answer: Attach a document that supports the reason that you have provided. For example, if you have cited medical reasons, you may attach a letter from a recognised health facility/medical professional.

Question: Am I allowed to change both the course and the institution?

Answer: It is possible to change both the course and institution provided you meet the course subject requirements and cut-off points.

Question: I only wish to change the course and not the university/college. What is the process?

Answer: You can change the course through an inter-faculty transfer, which is handled by the university/
college. The institution’s academic registrar will guide you.

Question: I deferred my studies and now wish to move to another institution. Are previous years’ candidates allowed to transfer?

Answer: The current online transfer application is only for those who sat the 2021 KCSE examination and were placed in universities and colleges.

Question: After my transfer is approved, when will I be reporting to the new institution and how will I get the admission letter?

Answer: The institution that you have transferred to is responsible for issuing the admission letter and other joining instructions.

Question:  What should I do if the institution I am seeking to transfer to fails to endorse my transfer?

Answer: You application will revert back to you immediately the institution denies endorsement. Similarly, if the institution fails to act after 7 days, it will revert back to you to enable you initiate a fresh application

Question: Will my transfer be approved if the receiving institution endorses it but the receiving (releasing) institution declines?

Answer: Your application will move to KUCCPS for further direction or administrative action.

Question: How much does one pay for an inter-institution transfer?

Answer: The inter-institution transfer processing charges is Ksh.1,000.

Question: How long does it take for the inter-institution transfer to be concluded?

Answer: It takes 14 days upon receipt of your fully endorsed application.

Question: How many times can one request for an inter-institution transfer?

Answer: Inter-institution transfer is allowed only once.

Question: Can I transfer from a diploma to degree programme?

Answer: You can transfer to a degree course if you attained a mean grade of C+ and above and you meet the specific requirements of the degree programme.
For enquiries, Call: 020 5137400 or Email: info@kuccps.ac.ke

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