KNEC KCSE SUBJECTS’ CODES

Here is a list of the subjects (and their codes) that the Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC, will test in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, examinations:

1. English- 101
2. Kiswahili- 102
3. Mathematics- 121
4. Mathematics, Alternative B- 122
5. Biology- 231
6. Physics- 232
7. Chemistry- 233
8. Biology for the Blind- 236
9. General Science- 237
10. History- 311
11. Geography- 312
12. CRE- 313
13. IRE- 314
14. HRE- 315
15. Home Science- 441
16. Art and Design- 442
17. Agriculture- 443
18. Wood Work- 444
19. Metal Work- 445
20. Building Construction- 446
21. Power Mechanics- 447
22. Electricity- 448
23. Drawing and Design- 449
24. Aviation Technology- 450
25. Computer Studies- 451
26. French- 501
27. German- 502
28. Arabic- 503
29. Sign Language- 504
30. Music- 511
31. Business Studies- 565

Important links:

• KNEC: How to download Contracted Professionals’ letters
• KNEC Contracted Professionals: How to check deployment station and other details
• KNEC: PTE, ECDE, SNE Latest registration instructions
• hKNEC Exam Administration: How to access, mark and print the Contracted Professionals’ attendance Register
• KNEC Exam results and Certificates: How to receive results and certificates from KNEC
• A link to all KNEC portals
• KNEC grading system for all subjects
• Identification, Nomination and selection of KNEC contracted Professionals
• Important information for teachers wishing to train as KNEC examiners
• KNEC: How to assign index numbers to KCPE, KCSE candidates
• tHow to download marking invitation letters for KNEC examiners