Check KUCCPS Cut‑Off Points for 2025: Easy Guide for KCSE Grads

Are you a KCSE graduate in Kenya aiming for university or college in 2025? Want to know how to check KUCCPS cut‑off points? This guide explains it in simple English — step by step — so even if English is your second language, it’s easy to follow.

Check KUCCPS Cut‑Off Points for 2025 - Guide for KCSE Grads

What are KUCCPS Cut‑Off Points?

KUCCPS cut‑off points are the minimum cluster points needed to join a course. They come from the last student admitted in the previous year. These points help you decide if you can apply for a programme (another source here).

Why Checking Cut‑Off Points Matters

It tells you if you’re eligible for a course
Helps you pick the right courses
Reduces the chance of being left out after placement
Allows you to plan strong backup options

KUCCPS Minimum Grade Requirements for 2025

Degree – Minimum KCSE grade of C+
Diploma (Level 6) – C–
Craft Certificate (Level 5) – D
Artisan Certificate (Level 4) – E

Even if you meet the minimum, you still need to meet or exceed the previous year’s cut‑off.

Step-by-Step Guide to Check KUCCPS Cut‑Off Points

Step 1: Go to KUCCPS Student Portal

Visit students.kuccps.net. It’s the official portal to view course cut‑offs. Click Programme Lists to download documents with cut‑off data.

Step 2: Download the Right Document

Here’s what to look for:

Degree Programmes Cut‑Offs 2023 & 2024 (PDF, last updated June 4, 2024)
Degree Cluster Document 2025 (for clusters & subject needs).

Use both documents to compare your cluster points with cut‑off points.

Step 3: Understand Cluster Points

KUCCPS groups similar programmes into clusters. Your cluster points are based on four KCSE subjects important to your course. For example, Medicine uses English/Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry, Math/Physics.

The portal calculates your cluster points automatically. You don’t need to do it yourself—KNEC data is used behind the scenes.

Step 5: Compare Your Cluster Points to Cut‑Off

When logged in, view your cluster points in the portal. Compare them with cut‑off from the PDF. Example:

Your points: 27.500
Egerton cut‑off: 26.783 → You qualify.
Rongo cut‑off: 27.808 → You don’t qualify.

Now, let’s move to step 6 to help you check KUCCPS cut‑off points.

Step 6: Pick Your Courses

Choose options where you meet the cut‑off. Also pick:

Some moderate programs
One or two backup programmes

Make sure every time you pick a course, your cluster points are equal or higher than the cut‑off.

Step 7: Keep an Eye on Updates

KUCCPS may share cut‑off updates later in the application period.
Early days, official cut‑offs may not show until after placement begins.
Main advice is to use 2023 cut‑offs to guide your choices kuccps.net.

You can also ask for help at the following:

63 university/college KUCCPS centres
58 Huduma Centres
Or contact KUCCPS via Nairobi office or phone/email.

Step 8: Submit Application with Confidence

Once you pick courses you are likely to qualify for:

Submit your application on students.kuccps.net
Pay the fee via eCitizen or MPESA
Confirm submission and save proof

Your choice aligns with cut‑offs → better chance of placement!

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not downloading the right PDF file
Using wrong cut‑off year
Ignoring cluster requirements
Choosing without comparing points
Not saving your submission receipts

Guide you may also find helpful:

If you are here to check KUCCPS cut‑off points, you may also find the following useful.

How to apply for KUCCPS placement
KUCCPS cluster points explained
How to choose the right course after KCSE
What to do after placement results

Final Tips

Compare your cluster points with the lowest cut‑off of your desired university
Keep a backup plan ready
Talk to career teachers or counselors
Use official info from KUCCPS portal and documents
Apply early to avoid missing deadlines

There you have it: step-by-step guide for you to check KUCCPS cut‑off points.