KUCCPS Issues Urgent Call for Applications as Deadline Approaches
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has declared a seven-day application period for KCSE candidates looking to apply for degree or TVET courses. The last day to submit applications is April 30, 2025.
KUCCPS has called on students to turn in their applications before time runs out. The portal will be inaccessible once the deadline is reached, leaving those who procrastinate without an opportunity to apply.
Candidates who completed the 2024 KCSE exams are qualified to apply for degree courses. However, students who sat for their exams from 2000 to 2024 can apply for TVET programs, including diplomas, certificates, and artisanal courses.
Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) are also included in the application process. However, these opportunities are only for candidates who completed their exams between 2000 and 2024 and are pursuing teaching courses in specific colleges.
KUCCPS has pointed out that degree programs are limited to those who obtained a C+ grade or above in their KCSE exams. This is an important detail for students applying for degree courses.
The placement service has expressed worries regarding the low number of applications. As of April 17, more than 100,000 students who qualified for university admission had not yet completed their applications.
John Oluoch, the KUCCPS Director for Placement and Career Development, encouraged students to act swiftly to avoid missing out. He remarked that over half of the eligible candidates had not yet submitted their applications.
The notice acts as a reminder for students to apply promptly, especially as the portal will be closing soon. KUCCPS stressed that students should not wait until the last moment to circumvent technical difficulties when accessing the portal.
The agency’s request for timely applications follows observations by officials that many students are delaying until the last minute to submit their forms, which could lead to unnecessary anxiety.
With the deadline rapidly approaching, KUCCPS is urging candidates to finalize their applications as soon as possible to secure their places in the desired programs. The application process will conclude at midnight on April 30, 2025.