How to Apply for Courses Online via KUCCPS Portal: All You Should Know

The application window for the 2024 Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) intake is now open, offering opportunities for prospective students to apply to universities, TVET colleges, Teacher Training Colleges (TTC), or the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).

Application Dates: February 8, 2024, to February 22, 2024.

KCSE candidates who have previously applied while in school are required to pay KSh1,000, while those who have not made previous applications will pay KSh1,500.

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How to Apply for a Course Online via KUCCPS

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has outlined the process for applying for courses online, ensuring that prospective students are equipped with the necessary information and steps required for successful application.

Step 1: To commence the application process, visit the KUCCPS portal and navigate to the Registration/Revision section.

Step 2: Input your KCSE Index number, the year you sat for KCSE, and a password. Your initial password will either be your birth certificate number or your KCSE Index number used during exam registration.

Step 3: Review the list of courses offered against your cut-off points. Choose the courses that align with your preferences and cut-off points, ensuring to verify the Programme codes before submission.

Step 4: Make the required application fee payment through M-Pesa using the paybill option. The business number is 820201, followed by the account number, which comprises your KCSE examination year followed by your 11-Digit Index Number. Keep the transaction ID received for future reference upon confirmation of payment.

Step 5: After completing the payment, log out of the KUCCPS student portal.

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It’s important to note that Choice 1 (a), (b), and (c) should represent a single course but in different institutions, while Choices 2 to 6 can encompass various courses within your preferred institution, both for degree and diploma programs.

Moreover, it’s highlighted that only public universities and colleges are eligible for government scholarships and Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) loans.

This guidance from KUCCPS follows closely after the recent release of the 2023 KCSE and KCSE result slips by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). KNEC has advised candidates to collect their result slips from their respective institutions. Additionally, approximately 900,000 candidates sat for the 2023 KCSE examinations, with only 201,000 meeting the minimum university entry grade of C+.

Support With Course Application

For individuals seeking support within Nairobi County, assistance is available at various locations, including:

• KUCCPS Office (ACK Garden House, 1st Ngong Avenue, Community)
• Aligning Careers offices
• Kabete National Polytechnic
• Nairobi Technical Training Institute
• P.C. Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
• Nearest Huduma Centre

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For inquiries or assistance, contact 020 5137400 or +254 723 954 927. Further information is available on the KUCCPS website: www.kuccps.ac.ke

For those in need of additional support, Huduma Centres across various locations are ready to assist, including but not limited to:

• Nairobi (GPO)
• Eldoret
• Nakuru
• Garissa
• Kakamega
• Meru
• Kitale
• Nyeri
• Thika
• Mombasa
• Isiolo
• Kisumu
• Narok
• Laikipia
• Kitui

Additionally, all Huduma Centre cyber cafes are equipped to provide assistance to applicants.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to pursue higher education. Apply now and embark on your academic journey with KUCCPS.

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In related news, the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has announced that applications for the March 2024 intake are now open. Prospective students for Pre-Service Courses can apply via the KUCCPS portal, while those interested in Upgrading, Higher Diploma, and Short Courses can apply through the KMTC portal. The application deadline is set for 22/2/24.

For further assistance, individuals are encouraged to visit select Huduma Centres or utilize Huduma Centre cyber cafes for support. More information can be found on the KUCCPS website.

Ezekiel Machogu, in his directive, has instructed KUCCPS to collaborate with the Higher Education Loans Board, the Universities Fund, and other relevant partners to ensure widespread outreach to as many Form Four leavers as possible.

Additionally, KUCCPS will be conducting awareness, sensitization, and application mobilization campaigns across 262 centers nationwide, covering 210 training institutions and 52 Huduma Centres to facilitate students in selecting their preferred programs.

How to Apply for Courses Online via KUCCPS Portal: All You Should Know