The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened its portal for students to apply for their preferred courses in institutions of higher learning.
In a notice dated Thursday, February 8, KUCCPS noted the portal is open for placements of students to universities, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes, Kenya Medical Training Colleges (KMTC) and Teachers Training Colleges (TTCs).
KUCCPS also included the newly launched Open University of Kenya (OUK) which offers remote courses with flexible learning schedules.
The application majorly targets students willing to apply for degree, diploma and certificate courses.
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"It's time to apply for your preferred course in an institution of your choice. Keep it here for updates," KUCCPS noted.
The primary target is those who sat who their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams in 2023 but KUCCPS extended the offer to those who completed secondary school education between 2000 and 2022.
How to Apply
Visit the KUCCPS website on www.kuccps.net
Enter your KCSE Index Number, Year of KCSE and your password (KCPE Index or Birth Certificate Number) after moving to the students section.
On the dashboard, you will be able to view a summary of the available institutions and courses.
To view the institutions available for application, click on the menu link “Institutions"
The institution will display the courses offered and then applicants can pick them and place them in a basket before finally submitting.
Remember, different courses have different cluster points which will guide students in the application process.
If one fails to meet the criteria, KUCCPS will reopen the portal for revisions. The portal will be open until February 20, 2024.
