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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened its portal for placements in various educational institutions.
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In a notice released on Friday, KUCCPS announced that the placement is focused on candidates who completed the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and are applying for degree programs.
The placement also includes KCSE candidates from 2000 to 2024 interested in enrolling in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses or in Technical Trainer Colleges (TTC).
Applicants are encouraged to visit students.kuccps.net or https://t.co/6ssPlKURCd to apply.
“Attention 2024 KCSE Candidates! You can now submit your applications for degree courses via the official KUCCPS portal. The deadline is April 21, 2025,” the announcement stated.
KUCCPS also noted that there are 40 public universities, 29 private universities, and the Open University of Kenya available for application.
Eligible applicants can also apply for financial aid through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
In addition, 263 public colleges are open for application, with eligibility for government scholarships and HELB loans. Another 141 public colleges, including those under KMTC and other ministries, are also available for application.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba had previously confirmed in February that the portal would be open in March for students seeking university placements for the September 2025 intake.
“In line with the annual placement schedule, KUCCPS will open the portal for the September 2025 university intake in March 2025,” Ogamba had said.
Established in 2014, KUCCPS coordinates the placement of students into universities, teacher training colleges, national polytechnics, TVET institutions, and other educational centers. The agency also provides career guidance programs, manages student placement data, and advises the government on placement issues.
For the 2024 KCSE exams, a total of 962,512 candidates sat the exams, compared to 899,453 in 2023. Of these, 246,391 students achieved the minimum grade of C+, qualifying them for university admission.
