How to Apply for KUCCPS 2025: Step-by-Step Guide for University & College Placement in Kenya

Who Can Apply Through KUCCPS?

• KCSE 2024 candidates seeking placement into degree, diploma, certificate, and artisan programs.
• Past candidates who haven’t been placed previously.
• Students seeking to revise earlier choices or upgrade from TVET to University.

🔹 KUCCPS Application Requirements

To apply, you need:

• KCSE index number
• KCSE year (e.g., 2024)
• Birth certificate number OR KCPE index number
• Minimum qualification requirements (see below)

✅ Minimum Grades:

• Degree: C+ and above
• Diploma: C – and above
• Certificate: D and above
• Artisan: D – and below

🖥️ Step-by-Step KUCCPS Application Process (2025)

✅ Step 1: Visit the KUCCPS Portal

• Go to the official website: https://students.kuccps.net

✅ Step 2: Log In

• Username: Your KCSE Index Number (e.g., 12345678901/2024)
• Password: Your Birth Certificate Number (or KCPE index number)

✅ Step 3: View Available Programs

• Click on “Programmes” to browse universities and colleges.
• Use filters for institution type (TVET, university), cluster points, or region.

✅ Step 4: Select Courses

• Choose your preferred 1st to 4th degree/diploma/certificate programs.
• Ensure your cluster points qualify you for each course (shown when selected).

✅ Step 5: Add to Basket

• After selecting each course, click “Add to Basket”.

✅ Step 6: Pay Application Fee

• Go to M-PESA Menu → Lipa na M-PESA → Pay Bill
  • Paybill Number: 820201
  • Account Number: KCSE Index Number (e.g., 12345678901/2024)
  • Amount:
    • First Application: KES 500
    • Revision: KES 1,000

✅ Step 7: Submit Application

• Enter M-PESA transaction code.
• Confirm your course choices and submit.

📌 Important Dates (2025 Intake Timeline)

• Portal Opens: March 2025 (Tentative)
• First Application Deadline: April 2025
• First Revision Window: May 2025
• Second Revision: June 2025
• Placement Results: July–August 2025

Keep checking KUCCPS website and social media for official updates.

🔍 Tips Before You Apply

• Use the KUCCPS career booklet to understand course requirements.
• Aim for realistic choices based on your performance and competition.
• Apply early to avoid last-minute portal congestion.
• Always print or screenshot your application confirmation.

💬 Final Thoughts

Applying for KUCCPS is a critical step in shaping your academic and professional journey. With proper guidance, preparation, and awareness of deadlines, you can confidently secure a place in the university or college of your dreams.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
— Nelson Mandela