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KUCCCPS Opens schools’ portal for 2019 KCSE Candidates to enter course choices

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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service, Kuccps, is pleased to announce that the online application portal is now open, and all school principals are required to upload course choices submitted by the 2019 KCSE candidates in their respective institutions/centres. The application will close on December 31, 2019.

The portal is accessible to principals of all secondary schools / examination centres with registered 2019 KCSE candidates who wish to apply for Degree, Diploma, Craft Certificate and Artisan Certificate courses in Universities and Colleges under Government sponsorship.

School principals are urged to ensure that all their candidates submit choices in the various categories (Degree, Diploma, Craft Certificate and Artisan Certificate). Each KCSE candidate should apply so as not to miss out on Government sponsorship.

The minimum requirement for admission to Diploma and Craft Certificate courses are mean grades of C – (minus) and D plain respectively.

The application procedure may be accessed through this link; . You may also send enquiries by email to [email protected] or call 0723954927/ 0205137400.

Placement services may also be obtained at the KUCCPS desks in the following Huduma Centres: Nairobi-GPO, Nairobi-Makadara, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nyeri, Kakamega, Meru, Kitui, Garissa and Eldoret.

Charges

Each learner will be expected to pay Sh.500 only.

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Koitalel Samoei University College Courses, Requirements, Fees, Website, Student portals and application

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Universities are the highest learning institutions in Kenya and the World over. They offer training majorly in undegraduate and Post Graduate Studies. In Kenya, the Courses offered in the Universities must be accredited by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services, KUCCPS. It is the same body that selects and places students to higher learning institutions; Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics. To qualify for University placement one must attain the minimum set Mean grade and particular course requirements. Each Course offered at particular university has its own cluster cut off points, though. Most university courses take a minimum of 4 years; while, some take even more. An academic year at the university takes two semesters of three months each. University students get fees loans from various organizations. Top on the list is the Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, that advances both loans and Bursaries. Universities run online platforms; portals and websites, where such services as admission application, online accommodation booking, E-learning, exams results downloads and many are provided to students, staff and the general public. On admissions, most universities have admissions in May and September for new students. Koitalel University College is located in Nandi County, Mosop Subcounty. This new Campus is a Constituent College of University of Nairobi, and is the first public University in Nandi County.

 KOITALEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COURSES

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)

Cluster 22 – Education Science & Education Arts
CLUSTER SUBJECT 1 ENG
CLUSTER SUBJECT 2 MAT A / MAT B / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC
CLUSTER SUBJECT 3 BIO / CHE / PHY / BIO / GSC / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE
CLUSTER SUBJECT 4 KIS / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC / HSC / ARD / AGR / WW / MW / BC / PM / ECT / DRD / AVT / CMP / FRE / GER / ARB / KSL / MUC / BST
NOTE: A subject may only be considered ONCE in this section

MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

SUBJECT 1 ENG C
SUBJECT 2 MAT A / MAT B D+
SUBJECT 3 HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE / SEE C+

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)

Cluster 22 – Education Science & Education Arts
CLUSTER SUBJECT 1 ENG
CLUSTER SUBJECT 2 MAT A / MAT B / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC
CLUSTER SUBJECT 3 BIO / CHE / PHY / BIO / GSC / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE
CLUSTER SUBJECT 4 KIS / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC / HSC / ARD / AGR / WW / MW / BC / PM / ECT / DRD / AVT / CMP / FRE / GER / ARB / KSL / MUC / BST
NOTE: A subject may only be considered ONCE in this section

MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

SUBJECT 1 ENG C
SUBJECT 2 MAT A / MAT B D+
SUBJECT 3 HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE / SEE C+

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

Cluster 2 – Business & Related
CLUSTER SUBJECT 1 ENG / KIS
CLUSTER SUBJECT 2 MAT A / MAT B
CLUSTER SUBJECT 3 BIO / HAG / PHY / GEO / CHE / CRE / BIO / IRE / GSC / HRE
CLUSTER SUBJECT 4 BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE / HSC / ARD / AGR / WW / MW / BC / PM / ECT / DRD / AVT / CMP / FRE / GER / ARB / KSL / MUC / BST
NOTE: A subject may only be considered ONCE in this section

MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

SUBJECT 1 MAT A / MAT B C
Bachelor of Education Course Requirements:
  1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects,
  2. 2 principal passes at A’Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects,
  3. Diploma in Education (May be exempted in relevant units).
  4. P1 teachers must have scored C+ at KCSE to qualify.

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Bachelor of Education(Arts) Admission Requirements
  1. Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects chosen,
  2. 2 Principal passes at A’Leveland1 Subsidiary in relevant subjects,
  3. Diploma in Education.
  4. P1teachers must have scored a mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in two teaching subjects chosen.

KOITALEL UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES AS APPROVED BY KUCCPS

S/N PROGRAMME CODE PROGRAMME NAME 2019 CUTOFF 2018 CUTOFF 2017 CUTOFF 2016 CUTOFF 2015 CUTOFF
1 3890133 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE – 24.828 – – –
2 3890135 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS) – 23.747 – – –
3 3890180 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION) – 25.188 – – –
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How to apply and requirements for KNEC Supervisors, Invigilators Posts of Business and Technical Exams: KNEC News

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The Kenya National Examinations Council, operating under Cap 225A laws of Kenya from 1980, repealed in 2012 and replaced by the KNEC act 2012, is mandated to conduct examinations in schools and colleges, issue certificates and do equations of certificates Technical and Business examinations are conducted twice a year. It is for this purpose that KNEC wishes to request for expression of interest in Supervision and Invigilation work.

For all information and documents on the Kenya National examinations Council, KNEC, click on this link: KNEC News Portal

Required Qualifications:

i Trained Teachers with a Diploma or Degree level qualification. TSC numbers but not employed by the TSC,
ii Retired Teachers with a Degree or Diploma level qualification but not over the age of 65 years
iii Trained Accountants with good standing with their professional bodies:
iv Tutors in National Polytechnics, Technical and Vocational Colleges and Vocational Training Centres, with Degree, Diploma or Certificate level qualifications.

It is understood that all the above will be persons of good moral character, not having any criminal record and of good standing in society, to which extent, a certificate of good conduct or recommendation letter may be required when in doubt.

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  • Degree and Diploma holders may be placed as Supervisors while Certificate holders will be posted as invigilators.
  • The persons who apply for these duties must come from a reasonable distance from the Institutions they will be rendering their services.

How to apply.

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications should apply through the nearest Office of the Sub County Director Education on or before the 30th day of October 2019 with copies of their certificates and a professional recommendation letter, discharge letters or a letter from the principal of the institution they are working in.

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September 2020 Universities, Colleges and TVETs intake; How to check kuccps degree and diploma placement for September 2020 intake

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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is mandated with the responsibility of placing students to higher institutions of learning; Universities, Colleges, Polytechnics and TVETs. KUCCPS is the Government of Kenya body that undertakes the selection of students for admission to higher learning institutions for Government sponsorship. After students have selected their courses, kuccps reviews and places them accordingly. Such students can then check their placement results, online, after the selection process.

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How to Check Course and University admitted to; KUCCPS 2020/2021

For the 2019 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, candidates, you can check for your placement results but after kuccps has finalized the selection process. After the announcement of the results, then use the procedure below to check placement results;
  • Visit: https://students.kuccps.net/
  • Login with your details as follows;
  • Username: (Use your full Index Number)
  • Year: (2019)
  • Password: (Use your Birth Certificate Number or KCPE index number)

After login you should see a box like the one below with a message that reads

Congratulations, followed by a university you have been placed then finally the course you will pursue.

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Remember, there are 3 periods provided for by kuccps in order to apply for courses of your choice. These include:

1). School application window: This is opened usually in October/ November for candidates to choose their courses, long before they sit for the KCSE exams. This is the best moment for you to apply for your course choices. This way, you stand a better chance of joining your preferred course and is also it is cheaper; you pay only Sh500.

2). KUCCPS first revision:
First revision for degree and diploma choices will be on dates to be announced by placement service after the release of KCSE results.

3). KUCCPS second revision:
Candidates who will not have qualified on competitive selection for any of their preferred choices during the first round of selection will be given a chance to do second revision by selecting courses with unfilled capacities.

4). Placement to any programme:
Any applicant who fails to qualify for their choices but meet the cut off points for placement may be offered any course with unfilled capacities taking into account the minimum requirements for admission.

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Kenya Assemblies of God, KAG, East Africa University; Courses, Requirements, Fees, Student Portals and application procedure

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KAG EAST UNIVERSITY is a private university owned by the Kenya Assemblies of God. It is a comprehensive premier Christian university committed to excellence in educating and equipping students to become Spirit-empowered servants of God who impact the Church and society globally. Its Main Campus is Located on Namanga Road past Kitengela town, Kajiado County, on More than 55 acres of land. While, the Town Campus is Located next to Buruburu shopping center, in Nairobi.

 KAG UNIVERSITY COURSES

The university offers the following courses:
Certificate Courses Certificate in Counseling Psychology Certificate in Business Administration Certificate in Bible &Theology Diploma Courses Diploma in ECDE Diploma in Education Diploma in Counseling Psychology Diploma in Business Administration Diploma in Bible &Theology
Degree Courses BA in Counseling Psychology BA in Biblical Studies BA in Intercultural Studies (Missions) BA in Christian Education Ministries Post Graduate MA in Ministerial Studies NOTICE The graduates for the year 2018 can collect their Certificates from Kitengela Campus from 18th February,2019, 8 am- 5 pm. Return  student’s ID as you clear in your Campus of study.  Registrar’s office

GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Post Graduate Program

Master’s Degree: Applicants should be holders of a bachelor’s degree form an accredited University recognized by the Commission for University Education. For enquiries and admissions Click Here

 Undergraduate Programs

  1. Bachelor’s Degree Courses: Minimum of KCSE Grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent or C/C – (Minus) with a Diploma from a recognized institution.
  2. Diplomas: Admission to Diploma Courses shall be based on any of the following minimum qualifications: KCSE mean grade C/C – (Minus) or Form 4 leaver with  KCSE mean grade D + (plus) and  below and a certificate from a recognized institution.
  3. Certificate Courses: Admission to Certificate Courses will be based on the following minimum qualifications: A form leaver with KCSE mean grade D +.(Minus) and below

Admission Requirements for International Students

KAG EAST University welcomes foreign students to attend the university. The following admission requirements will be adhered to:
  1. An official translation of academic records (where applicable) done by a recognized body prefferably their respective embassies.
  2. An official test score of English (TOEFL) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English will be required for applicants whose language of instruction is not English.
  3. An overall requirement of C+ at KCSE, if the applicant schooled in Kenya, or an equivalent of this, as will be determined by the Senate directed by CUE program qualification guidelines
  4. An international English proficiency certificate such as TOEFL, GMAT or SAT will be a substitute to this English proficiency Test.
Candidates for admission will give a two-page double spaced essay addressing the topic: What experiences led you to select your professional objectives. Transfer Students/Credit Transfer Information on transfer Students/ Credit transfer can be obtained on request from the admissions office. Procedure of Application for Admission for Undergraduate Each applicant for admission to KAG EAST University will submit to the Academic’s registrars Office the following items:
  1. A non-refundable application fee as specified in the current fee schedule of the institution. All payments will be as per the financial policy.
  2. A duly filled application form at least a month before the start of each semester.
Procedure of Application for Admission for Post Graduate program KAG EAST University will admit applicants who meet any of the following minimum university requirements:
  1. A GPA of 3.0 in a relevant area of study.
  2. Certified copies of all degree certificates and transcripts. Original certificates shall be presented to the Academic Registrar for verification.
  3. Certified Copies of the National Identity Card and/or Passport, and Birth Certificate. Originals shall be presented to the Academic Registrar for verification.
  4. Two-page double spaced essay outlining your achievement, reasons for applying for the post-graduate program and your expectations of the program.
  5. Curriculum vitae/resume.
  6. Three referees, one of which should be from your current local church Pastor is mandatory.
  7. Two recent passport size photographs (Write your name on reverse side).

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Bachelor of Education(Arts) Admission Requirements Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects chosen, 2 Principal passes at A’Leveland1 Subsidiary in relevant subjects, Diploma in Education.P1teachers must have scored a mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in two teaching subjects chosen.

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KUCCPS APPROVED PROGRAMMES ON OFFER AT KAG EAST AFRICA UNIVERSITY

S/N PROGRAMME CODE PROGRAMME NAME 2018 CUTOFF 2017 CUTOFF 2016 CUTOFF 2015 CUTOFF 2014 CUTOFF
1 1555135 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS) 24.533 – 27.500 – –
2 1555153 BACHELOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 25.092 – 25.339 – –
3 1555252 BA IN BIBLICAL STUDIES – – – – –
4 1555253 BA IN CHURCH EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES – – – – –
5 1555254 BA IN INTER-CULTURAL STUDIES – – – – –
6 1555674 BACHELOR OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY 24.875 – – – –
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How to apply for the KUCCPS 2020/ 2021 Universities and Colleges placement through schools

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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service, kuccps, has opened the school portal for the application for placement of the 2019 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates. 

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

1). The Centre/School application can only be submitted by the Principal not individual students. It is important that Principals/schools apply for student for placement to Universities or Colleges. The Principal can access the Placement Service Portal through: https://schools.kuccps.net/ or by visiting the Placement Service website: https://kuccps.net and clicking on the link marked Principal’s Portal.

2). All schools/centers are supposed to create a new account, kindly click on ‘New Account’ link and fill in the relevant verification details to create the new account. This is done by entering: The school’s KNEC code and correct index numbers & last names of any two students/ candidates. Then click on submit.

3). next, create the user for the school who can either be the school’s Career teacher or Principal. The following details are required: First name, Last name, Email, Phone Number, User Name (TSC Number, ID Number or Passport Number) and role (Career Teacher or Principal). Create your Password and click on Submit. If Successful, a message thus; ‘Account Created: Your account has been created successfully. Please proceed to login,’ will be displayed.

4). Now, Log onto your account by using your User Name (TSC Number, ID Number or Passport Number) and Password.

5). Move to the ‘Applications’ tab. Fill in the School Location and Contact information. This include: The County, Sub County, Constituency, Ward, Division, Location and Sub Location. Click on ‘Submit’ once done.

6). Click the ‘Application Template’ button. This will download the excel workbook where you will be expected to populate with the student’s choices. (7-digit Programme Codes NOT Programme Names).

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7). Filing Students’ choices

a) Filling and saving the template
The student has 18 choices open to them,
1. 6 Degree options (1a, 1b, 1c, 2, 3, 4)
2. 4 Diploma options (1,2,3,4).
3. 4 Craft Certificate options (1,2,3,4)
4. 4 Artisan Certificate options (1,2,3,4).
The Student is allowed to apply for either any combination of or all levels, but they should be in the appropriate fields, i.e. no Diploma Codes in the Degree area or vice versa, these choices will be disregarded.
The student should only apply for programmes they will be comfortable pursuing if they are
placed to them. No field is mandatory.
If a student will not be applying, do not enter anything in the fields, leave the choice cells
blank and only fill the contact details.
Choices 1a-1c should be the same programme in different institutions, in cases where the
programme only exists in one or two institution/s please enter only the one/s available and skip the other. Do NOT fill the gap with another unrelated option as it will be disregarded at upload.
Once the file is fully populated, save it as an Excel Workbook (.xlsx) any other format will be rejected.

b) Uploading the filled in template
On the portal, under application, click on ‘Upload Form’ and submit. Once uploaded, the system will generate a report on the same page, please ensure the details appearing there are correct, i.e. only the ones who paid and are making applications are marked, once you submit the form, you will not be able to change the students who will be allocated the funds.
Any programme codes highlighted in pink are erroneous and should be corrected. Once satisfied the report is representative of the intended upload, check the payment requirement and make the payment.

c) Paying for the Applicants
All payments are made via Mpesa Paybill for the whole amount for the number of applicants, the details are as detailed below:
Business Number: 820201
Account: 8-digit Center Code
Amount: (500*Number of Applicants).

d) Finalising
Once you have paid enter the Mpesa transaction code in the field provided and ‘Apply’ the payment, this will assign the funds to the students with choices. 

Click ‘Save Application’ to commit the choices.
Please note you will not be able to change allocation for student funds after saving, so be certain before submitting. Visit the Dashboard at any time to view the current application.

Once it is final, please go to the ‘Dashboard’ tab and click the ‘Application Report’ button to
download the report in PDF for the Principal’s Signature and stamp for submission to KUCCPS.

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Laikipia University Courses, Requirements, Fees, Website, Student Portals and Application procedure

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Universities are the highest learning institutions in Kenya and the World over. They offer training majorly in undegraduate and Post Graduate Studies. In Kenya, the Courses offered in the Universities must be accredited by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services, KUCCPS. It is the same body that selects and places students to higher learning institutions; Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics. To qualify for University placement one must attain the minimum set Mean grade and particular course requirements. Each Course offered at particular university has its own cluster cut off points, though. Most university courses take a minimum of 4 years; while, some take even more. An academic year at the university takes two semesters of three months each. University students get fees loans from various organizations. Top on the list is the Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, that advances both loans and Bursaries. Universities run online platforms; portals and websites, where such services as admission application, online accommodation booking, E-learning, exams results downloads and many are provided to students, staff and the general public. On admissions, most universities have admissions in May and September for new students.

 LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY EDUCATION COURSES

Considered as the most marketable course, the university offers many education programmes. Here are the programmes offered: Diploma in Education Programmes

  • Diploma in Education (Primary Option) – School-Based
  • Diploma in Education (Secondary Option) – Regular and School-Based
  • Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Regular and School-Based)

Bachelor Degree Programmes

  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary Option) – Regular and School-Based
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary Option) – School-Based: Mathematics, Languages, and Social Studies
  • Bachelor of Education in Agricultural Education

Master Degree Programmes

  • Master of Education in Educational Management
  • Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling

PhD Programmes

  • Counselling Psychology
  • Educational Management
  • Educational Psychology
  • Philosophy of Education

Course Requirements

Certificate Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Entry Requirements:
  • KCSE Mean Grade D+ or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution for all certificate courses

Diploma Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Entry Requirements:
  • An aggregate KCSE grade of C – (Minus) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution, for Diploma in Education aggregate KCSE grade C+ , C+ in two teaching subjects and C(Plain) in English or its equivalent.

Degree Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Entry Requirements:
  • An aggregate KCSE grade of C+ (PLUS) or a relevant Diploma from a recognized institution. (Some Degree Programmes may require higher aggregate KCSE grade).

Post Graduate Degree Programmes Entry Requirements

  • First Degree in a Relevant field

Masters Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Entry Requirements
  • Bachelor Degree, Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and above OR Bachelor Degree Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years’ relevant work experience.

Doctor of Philosophy Programmes Entry Requirements

  • Masters qualification in a relevant field from a recognized Institution or its Equivalent from a recognized institution.

Bachelor of Education Course Requirements:

  1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects,
  2. 2 principal passes at A’Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects,
  3. Diploma in Education (May be exempted in relevant units).
  4. P1 teachers must have scored C+ at KCSE to qualify.

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Bachelor of Education(Arts) Admission Requirements

  1. Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects chosen,
  2. 2 Principal passes at A’Leveland1 Subsidiary in relevant subjects,
  3. Diploma in Education.
  4. P1teachers must have scored a mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in two teaching subjects chosen.

Fee Structures

Payment Options All fees should be paid at any branch of the following LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY bank accounts.
  • Cooperative Bank of Kenya  A/c No. 011-295-0177-8000
  • Kenya Commercial Bank  A/c No. 1101-909-080
  • Equity Bank  A/c No. 01602-9584-0456
Fully completed Application Forms with certified copies of certificates should be returned to: The Registrar (Academic Affairs) c/o Admissions Office Laikipia University P.O. Box 1100-20300, NYAHURURU. so as to reach him by the APPLICATION DEADLINE; WHICH IS TWO WEEKS BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROGRAMME. Each student is expected to meet accommodation charges which will be communicated to each applicant before the session starts.

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KUCCPS APPROVED PROGRAMMES ON OFFER AT LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY

S/N PROGRAMME CODE PROGRAMME NAME 2019 CUTOFF 2018 CUTOFF 2017 CUTOFF 2016 CUTOFF 2015 CUTOFF
1 1176112 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BIOCHEMISTRY – 27.062 – – –
2 1176115 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (COMPUTER SCIENCE – 28.242 27.186 32.682 36.766
3 1176120 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE(PHYSICS, BIOLOGY,CHEMISTRY,MATHEMATICS) – 23.766 – 22.617 28.293
4 1176133 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (B.COM) – 27.388 29.046 32.971 29.800
5 1176135 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS) – 25.119 – 30.563 30.400
6 1176136 BACHELOR OF ARTS (CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES) – 25.794 24.749 28.744 33.037
7 1176137 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) – 31.346 28.162 32.887 31.811
8 1176158 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY) – 22.896 26.790 27.651 31.241
9 1176163 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (STATISTICS) – 26.295 25.949 25.697 34.849
10 1176180 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT) – 24.330 – 24.048 23.000
11 1176198 BACHELOR OF ARTS (ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY) – 24.150 – 25.857 30.851
12 1176200 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS) – 28.458 28.383 33.281 36.802
13 1176213 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE) – – – 21.265 30.496
14 1176216 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS – 24.796 – 21.829 30.784
15 1176233 BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES – 25.083 – 24.109 23.000
16 1176238 BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY – 25.031 – 25.840 23.000
17 1176239 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) – 24.721 – 25.691 23.000
18 1176257 BACHELOR OF AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT – – – 21.592 –
19 1176292 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (GEOGRAPHY) – – – 24.040 –
20 1176325 BACHELOR OF ARTS ( KISWAHILI AND COMMUNICATION) – 24.848 – 25.891 32.093
21 1176385 BACHELOR OF ARTS (COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA) – 24.584 – 25.846 30.411
22 1176417 BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION & EXTENSION – 24.039 – 26.377 33.777
23 1176581 BACHELOR OF ARTS (PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES) – 25.204 – – 23.000
24 1176582 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (UTILIZATION & SUSTAINABILITY OF ARID LANDS (USAL) – – – 25.859 23.000
25 1176583 BACHELOR OF ARTS (ENGLISH & COMMUNICATION) – 25.514 – 26.154 30.763
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Online application guide for the 2019/2020 Placement to Universities and Colleges through KUCCPS

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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is a State Corporation that provides career guidance and selects students for admission to universities, national polytechnics, technical training institutes and other accredited higher learning institutions for Government of Kenya-sponsored programmes.

Roles performed by KUCCPS

KUCCPS was established to coordinate the placement of Government-sponsored students to Kenyan universities and colleges; develop and implement career guidance programmes; disseminate information on available programmes; and collect and retain data relating to university and college placement, among other functions. KUCCPS is the Government of Kenya body that undertakes the selection of students for admission to higher learning institutions for Government sponsorship.

Online application for placement 

KUCCPS runs online portals used by students to apply for Courses of their choice. This portal is opened by KUCCPS at announced dates for specified periods. The online application portal for students that is used to apply/ revise for courses is; https://students.kuccps.net/

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Application Guidelines

  1. To apply, login to the https://students.kuccps.net/ using your KCSE Index Number and KCSE Year. Use your Birth Certificate Number/KCPE Index Number as the Password.
  2. All programmes have minimum subject requirements. You will only be able to apply for a course whose minimum requirements you meet, but the selection will be determined by the overall performance and the available capacity.
  3. You may view the available programmes and their requirements by clicking the Programmes tab in the portal. You can also search for courses by institution, using the Institutions tab.
  4. As you select the programmes, you may move the ones that interest you into the Course Basket. This will enable you to work with a shorter list when preparing your final list of courses to apply for.
  5. Once you have settled on your preferred courses, you will only be required to enter the Programme Codes.
  6. To apply, use the Application/Revision tab to enter the Programme Codes.
  7. After confirming that the Programme Codes entered are for the courses you would like to apply for, please submit and follow the application fee payment instructions.
  8. An application processing fee is charged as follows:
    • Students applying for the first time – Ksh 1,500
    • Students revising their choices submitted in school – Ksh1,000
  9. The placement processing fee should be paid after you have selected courses.
  10. You are advised to keep your transaction code safely. It will be required before you make any subsequent changes to your application.

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How to Pay

  1. Go to your Lipa na M-PESA Menu
  2. Select Pay Bill
  3. Enter Business Number 820201
  4. For the Account Number, enter your KCSE Year and KCSE Index Number (no space)
  5. Enter your M-PESA PIN and Send.

How to download Various resources/ Guides from the KUCCPS portal:

Visit the KUCCPS resources download page at https://students.kuccps.net/downloads/ To download various resources resources for the 2020/2021 Academic year. The following resources are available for download:

  • The Principal’s manual
  • Degree Programmes Cutoff
  • Diploma Programme Codes
  • Craft Programme Codes
  • Artisan Programmes Codes
  • Degree Cluster Document

KUCCPS Contacts

KUCCPS portal

Online application for kuccps 2020 Diploma and Certificate Courses: KUCCPS Latest News

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The The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is mandated with the responsibility of placing students to higher institutions of learning; Universities, Colleges, Polytechnics and TVETs. KUCCPS usually opens the student portal to give an opportunity for students who did not secure placement during school application, first and second revisions.

Such Students can then submit application for a Diploma, Craft Certificate or Artisan Certificate in a National Polytechnic, Technical Training Institute or Technical Vocational College of your choice.

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For complete information on all schools in Kenya, including best private and public schools, please visit this link: Schools Portal; Complete guide to all schools in Kenya

KUCCPS Requirements to join Tvet Institutions

To qualify for TVET programmes, one must meet these basic requirements: Must score;

  •  C plain and C– in the 2019 KCSE examination are all eligible for placement in diploma courses in tertiary TVET institutions.
  • D and D+ in the 2019 KCSE are eligible for placement in  Craft  Certificate Courses in TVET  institutions.
  • E and D– in the examination are eligible for selection to Artisan courses in the existing  800  Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions

KUCCPS opens the online application system for specified periods for students to apply.

The available programmes, institutions, minimum entry requirements and the application procedure are available on the KUCCPS Student’s Portal accessible through the Placement Service website www.kuccps.ac.ke.

Successfully placed students usually join college from September.

Applicants who need assistance should visit the KUCCPS desks in the following Huduma Centres: Nairobi (GPO and Makadara), Eldoret, Meru, Nyeri, Kisumu, Kakamega, Nakuru, Kitui, Garissa and Mombasa. Assistance may also be obtained at the KUCCPS offices at ACK Garden House (Ground Floor) on 1st Ngong Avenue in Community Area, Nairobi.

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KUCCPS portal

2022 KCSE candidates guide on how to apply for courses via the KUCCPS portal

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Applications for placement in Kenyan Universities, Artisan, and Colleges is done via the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service, KUCCPS, portal.

All secondary schools are expected to give necessary career guidance and assist the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, 2022 candidates with online application for placement to universities and colleges.

Secondary schools shall on behalf of candidates collect, collate and submit online application for placement to universities and colleges by following procedures given in the website.

Every candidate is required to pay Kshs 500(Five hundred only); following procedures given in the website.

For complete information on all schools in Kenya, including best private and public schools, please visit this link: Schools Portal; Complete guide to all schools in Kenya

Minimum kuccps placement requirements

The minimum requirements for placement to degree is C+, Diploma C- , Craft Certificate D- and Artisan Certificate E.
Apart from the set minimum placement requirements set by kuccps, respective regulatory and professional bodies always set own requirements.
That the placement of government sponsored students is only for Kenyan Citizens.

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The Placement Procedure

Students placement to institutions of higher learning occurs in four (4) phases, namely:

Stage 1: KUCCPS School/Centre Application

The School/Centre application phase occurs between October and December. All candidates should be encouraged to apply and can select for four levels. However they should make choices for programmes they are only interested in pursuing. No program is mandatory.

Stage 2: KUCCPS first revision 

First revision for degree and diploma choices will be on dates to be announced by placement service after the release of KCSE results.

Stage 3: KUCCPS second revision

Candidates who will not have qualified on competitive selection for any of their preferred choices during the first round of selection will be given a chance to do second revision by selecting courses with unfilled capacities.

Stage 4: Placement to any Programme.

Any applicant who fails to qualify for their choices but meet the cut off points for placement may be offered any course with unfilled capacities taking into account the minimum requirements for admission.

How to Log onto the KUCCPS Portal

  • Access the Student’s login portal by using the address: https://students.kuccps.net/login/
  • Enter your 2022 KCSE index number, KCSE year (2022) and your password ( Use Your Birth Certificate No. / KCPE Index No (as used in KCSE Exam Registration) as your Initial Password).

How to download Various resources/ Guides from the KUCCPS portal:

Visit the KUCCPS resources download page at https://students.kuccps.net/downloads/ To download various resources resources for the 2023/2024 Academic year. The following resources are available for download:

  • The Principal’s manual
  • Degree Programmes Cutoff
  • Diploma Programme Codes
  • Craft Programme Codes
  • Artisan Programmes Codes
  • Degree Cluster Document

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HELB Portal

Undergraduate HELB loans and bursaries; These are the requirements, application procedure, amounts to be awarded and disbursed

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These loans are for students joining public or private universities within the East African Community directly from high school either through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) or as self-sponsored. Amounts awarded range between Kshs.40,000 minimum and Kshs.60,000 maximum based on the level of need. The loan attracts interest of 4% p.a and the students are required to repay their loans on completion of their studies. Students are advised to apply at least one month before the opening date to allow ample time for processing.

Type of Loan Application

There are two types of undergraduate loan applications:

  • First Time Application-This is for applicants who are applying for the first time.
  • Second & Subsequent Application-This is for applicants who are applying for a second, third, fourth time as per the program duration

The number of loans one is eligible for depends on the program duration i.e. one is given loan 4 times for a 4 year program.

Application guide

Management of HELB Loans

Students are advised that the loans should be used mainly for:

  • Tuition,
  • Books and stationery,
  • Accommodation and subsistence.

Students are advised to desist from diverting the funds to leisure or other family obligations.

Loan Award

The loan awarded ranges from a minimum of Ksh.40, 000 and a maximum of Ksh.60, 000.
For those placed by Kenya University and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), the loan amount is split to cater for both Tuition fee and Upkeep while the Self sponsored students, the money is sent directly to the university once a year as tuition fees.
A standard amount of Ksh4, 000 for Government sponsored students only is deducted from the loan awarded and disbursed to the university per semester for tuition [total Ksh8, 000] and the rest is sent to the applicant’s bank account as upkeep.
An Administrative Fee of Ksh500 per year is charged on the loan awarded and it is therefore deducted from the disbursed loan.
A limited number of needy government sponsored students receive bursary of between Ksh4, 000 and Ksh8, 000 per year. The Bursary is paid to the university.

Requirements

  • A copy of the Applicant’s national ID Card
  • Copies of the parents national ID Cards/death certificate where the parent is deceased
  • Copies of both guarantors’ national ID Card
  • A copy of the applicant’s admission letter and KCSE result slip/certificate
  • A copy of the applicant’s Bank ATM/Bank card (for Government sponsored students only)
  • A copy of the applicant’s Smart Card from the institution
  • One recent colored passport size photograph of the applicant.

Repaying your Student Loan

Undergraduate loan repayment starts within one year of completion of studies or within such a period as the Board decides to recall the loan whichever is earlier. However, you can make voluntary payments before or after you complete your studies to reduce your loan balance.

Note:

  • Loans are charged 4% interest per annum
  • Loan repayment commences one year upon completion of studies or as deemed fit by HELB.
  • The loan is repayable up to a maximum of 120 months.

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Submission of undergraduate Loan Application Forms

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