KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

PRIVATE CANDIDATES ENTRY FORM FOR THE 2020 KCSE EXAMINATION
(To be filled in triplicate)

KNEC/EA/EM/KCSE/REG/PLC/2019/REV 6.1
(Original – KNEC Copy, Duplicate – SCEO’s Office, Triplicate – Candidate’s Copy)

Read the instructions at the back of this document before completing this form.
TO BE FILLED BY SUB COUNTY EDUCATION OFFICER
	
COUNTY NAME:_____________________________________________CODE:___________________
SUB COUNTY NAME:__________________________________________________________________
CENTRE NAME: _______________________________________________________________________
CENTRE NO. __________________________________________________________________________
CANDIDATES’S NUMBER: _____________________________________________________________	

1.	                          CANDIDATE’S FULL NAME (SURNAME FIRST) 25 SPACES	

2.  SEX: Please tick (√) Male 		                Female     
3.  YEAR OF BIRTH: _________________________________________
4.  ADDRESS: ________________________________________________
5.   MOBILE PHONE NO.___________________________________
6.  QUALIFICATIONS (Attach Copies of Certificates/ Result slips)
KCPE YEAR: __________ INDEX NO: ________________________________________________
CPE YEAR: ______________INDEX NO:_______________________________________________
QUALIFYING TEST:  YEAR: ____________ INDEX NO: __________________________
EQUATION LETTER:  YEAR: ____________REFERENCE NO: __________________________
7. SCHOOL WHERE TO SIT FOR PRACTICAL EXAMINATION                  

NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________
CODE NO: _________________________________
8. SUBJECTS CHOICES (see back of form for requirements)

SUBJECTS	
SUBJECTS CODES	INDICATE  CODES OF SUBJECTS CHOICES	
GROUP I (All Compulsory)	
English 	101		
Kiswahili	102		
Mathematics Option “A”	121        (choose one                    	         	
Mathematics Option “B”	122              option)		
GROUP II	
Biology	231		
Physics 	232		
Chemistry 	233		
Biology for the Blind	236		
General Science	237 (to be taken with 122 )		
GROUP III	
History & Government	311		
Geography	312		
Christian Religious Ed.	313                (choose one option)                    		
Islamic Religious Ed.	314		
Hindu Religious Ed.	315		
GROUP IV	
Home Science*	441		
Art & Design*	442		
Agriculture*	443		
Woodwork*	444		
Metal Work*	445		
Building Construction*	446		
Power Mechanics *	447		
Electricity *	448		
Drawing & Design *	449		
Aviation Technology***	450		
Computer Studies *	451		
GROUP V	
French **	501		
German **	502		
Arabic **	503		
Kenya Sign language*	504		
Music **	511		
Business Studies	565		

9.	KCSE PRIVATE AND REPEATING CANDIDATES   
  REGISTRATION FEE:
Basic fees= 2,700 per candidate
Subject fee=400 per subject

Regular private candidates 
No. of Subjects	7	8	9	
Fees (Kshs)	5,500	5,900	6,300	

Candidates repeating less than 7 subjects
No. of Subjects	1	2	3	4	5	
Fees (Kshs)	3,100	3,500	3,900	4,300	4,700	

Add Kshs. 200/= for the subjects with Project/ Practical components (see subjects with*) Add Kshs 500 for Orals/Aural (see subjects with**) & 2,500 for Aviation technology (see subjects with ***)

TO BE FILLED BY S.C.E.O	
Verified by: _________________________________________________________________________
Total Shs: __________________________________________________________________________
Receipts No. ________________________________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________________________________________
Sign:_______________________________________________________________________________	

10. DECLARATION BY CANDIDATE:
I declare that, I have read and understood the entry requirements for the registration of KCSE examination and that the particulars which I have given on this entry form are correct. I understand that I shall be allowed to sit for only those subjects and papers for which I have entered on this form.

Sign: _______________________________________ Date: __________________

ORIGINAL				 					         KNEC/KCSE/PCEF 2020 	
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR KCSE PRIVATE CANDIDATES

1.0	 Private Candidates wishing to enter for the KCSE examination must fulfill the following conditions:  

1.1 	They must be holders of a valid KCPE certificate, EACE, KCE or a foreign qualification accompanied by a KNEC equation letter or
1.2	A primary certificate other than KCPE (CPE or Foreign) and  a qualifying test result slip from KNEC indicating that they have passed the KNEC KCSE Qualifying Test;
1.3	They must produce evidence of having spent at least 3 years preceding the year of KCSE registration after sitting the KCPE and other primary examinations; 
1.4	They must produce a letter of confirmation from the SCEO/head teacher of the approved private candidate examination centre where the candidate will sit for the practical examinations papers;
1.5	They must produce a National Identity card, a passport or an alien card (for foreign candidates). Where this is not possible, the birth certificate and evidence of National Identity card application (waiting card) will be required;
1.6	They must download the private candidates’ registration forms as from the KNEC website (www.knec-portal.ac.ke) and fill it before reporting to the    SCEO for further instructions.

2.0	Subjects Choices

		Candidate must enter for at least 7 subjects which must include:
		From Group I – All the three subjects of Code Numbers 101, 102 and either121 (option “A” )or 122 
	 (option “B”)
		From Group II – At least two subjects of Code Numbers 231, 232 , 233,236( Blind candidates) or 237 for 
	  option “B”
		From Group III – At least one subject code of 311,312 or any one among 313/314/315
Note: Only one of the Religious subjects 313, 314 , 315 and one Mathematics option is to be taken. One other subject selected from the remaining subjects in  Group II ,III and IV  (Code Numbers 441,442,443, 444,445,446,447,448,449,450  and 451) or V(Code Numbers 501,502,503,504,511 and 565)
		Candidates can sit for 9 subjects and the extra 1 or 2 subjects can be selected from the remaining subjects of  
	  groups II, III, IV and V.
	
	3.0       Repeaters 

There are two categories of repeaters:-
3.1	Repeaters taking a minimum of 7 subjects
Candidates who wish to repeat and get a mean grade must repeat the entire examination with a minimum of 7 and maximum of 9 subjects as per the subject entry requirements`.  They must ensure that all the regulations for the certificate award criteria are observed. These candidates should be given regular index numbers (001-499) for school and private repeaters and may re-sit as many times as they wish as long as they meet entry requirements;
3.2	Candidates who choose to repeat less than 7 subjects. 
These candidates must have sat for KCSE not more than two years preceding the year of the examination. These candidates should be given index numbers ending with 801,802 etc for School and Private repeaters.
3.3	Candidates repeating as prescribed in.3.2 above must not introduce new subjects that they did not sit for 
             during the first attempt;
These candidates can sit for a minimum of one (1) subject and a maximum of six (6) subjects;
These candidates will get a supplementary result slip which will only show a subject grade. The subject grade(s) on the result slip will not be used to alter the mean grade attained previously;
3.4	Candidates repeating less than 7 subjects and who sat for the KCSE examination previously will only be allowed to repeat THRICE in the THREE subsequent years following the FIRST ATTEMPT.
4.0	Practical Papers
Private and repeating candidates will be informed by the SCEO's where they will sit for practical papers at the 
time of registration. 
5.0     Important
	Subject changes are not permitted once registration has been done.
	Candidates entering for French, German, Arabic and Music should be aware of the early dates for Aural 
	and Oral Examinations. These examinations will only be done at specific centers to be arranged P
	at the Sub County. Candidates will be expected to make their own travel arrangements to the centre.
5.1	Candidates entered for subjects with Project Papers should take note that their projects should be prepared and  assessed as per the following schedule:-

	Home Science (441)	-	1st – mid  October every year
	Art and Design (442)	- 	March to Mid August every year
	Agriculture (443)		-	January to September every year
	Woodwork (444)			
	Metal work (445)			 May – October every year
	Building Construction (446)	
	Power Mechanics (447)			 
	Electricity (448) 			Period to be indicated on the timetable		                   
	Drawing & Design (449)
	Aviation Technology (450)
	Computer Studies (451)	-	March to September every year
	
       During this period they are required to prepare their projects at the school that is hosting them for the 
practical projects examination.

5.2	A candidate who withdraws from the examination will NOT be entitled to a refund. 
Candidates are expected to check in the KNEC website to ascertain the correctness of their entries before 31st March every year and to alert the SCEO’s office for any amendments to be effected before 31st March every year. No amendments will be effected after this.

6.0	Registration of candidates ends on 31st March every year. Any entries received at the Council after this date will not be   accepted irrespective of when the money was deposited in the KNEC accounts. Candidates should pay examination fees to the SCEO and should not deposit fees individually in the KNEC deposit accounts. 

7.0	It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure the accuracy of his/her registration details. All candidates MUST report to the Sub County Education Officer (SCEO) to sign the nominal roll and to verify their registration details after the closure of the registration period.