KUCCPS Issues Urgent Call for Applications as Deadline Approaches
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced a seven-day application window for KCSE candidates intending to apply for degree or TVET courses. The deadline for submission of applications is April 30, 2025.
KUCCPS has encouraged students to submit their applications before time elapses. The portal will be inaccessible once the deadline has passed, leaving those who postpone without the opportunity to apply.
Candidates who participated in the 2024 KCSE examinations are eligible to apply for degree courses. However, students who took their examinations between 2000 and 2024 may apply for TVET programs, which include diplomas, certificates, and artisanal courses.
Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) are also included in the application process. However, these opportunities are exclusively available for candidates who sat for their examinations between 2000 and 2024 and aspire to enroll in teaching courses at specific colleges.
KUCCPS has underscored that degree programs are limited to those who obtained a C+ grade or higher in their KCSE examinations. This is a vital detail for students aiming to apply for degree courses.
The placement service has articulated concerns regarding the insufficient number of applications. As of April 17, over 100,000 students who qualified for university admission had not yet submitted their applications.
John Oluoch, the KUCCPS Director for Placement and Career Development, urged students to take prompt action to prevent missing out. He remarked that more than half of eligible candidates had yet to submit their applications.
The notice acts as a reminder for students to apply without delay, particularly as the portal will be closing imminently. KUCCPS emphasized that students should not wait until the last moment to avoid technical difficulties when accessing the portal.
The agency’s call for timely applications follows observations by officials that many students postpone submitting their forms until the last minute, which could lead to unnecessary anxiety.
With the deadline rapidly approaching, KUCCPS is urging candidates to complete their applications as early as possible to secure their place in their desired programs. The application process will close at midnight on April 30, 2025.
