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THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

2024 KCSE EXAMINATION TIMETABLE, INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES

INSTRUCTIONS AND SCHEDULE OF PAPERS FOR THE 2024 KCSE EXAMINATION

All first session examination papers will start at 00 a.m. and second session examination papers will start at 2.00 pm as indicated on the timetable.
The time allowed for each paper is indicated against the name of the paper and NO EXTRA TIME IS TO BE ALLOWED. In case of any discrepancy, the time stated on the question paper should be taken as the correct Time for reading through questions is part of the time shown on the question paper except where special paper instructions indicate otherwise.
Supervisors and Invigilators should ensure that candidates have written their names, index numbers and have signed on their answer scripts before they collect the answer scripts from each candidate while the candidates should ensure that they only take the subjects they are registered for.
Schools should upload marks for subjects with a Project component by 21^st April 2024 for Milestone 1 and 31^st July 2024 for Milestone 2 where applicable.

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2.0 DAYS, DATES, SESSIONS AND DURATION OF 2023 KCSE EXAMINATION PAPERS

S.NO.	DAY & DATE	SESSION	ITEM NO.	PAPER	DURATION
2.1	JANUARY 2023 TO JULY 2023		1.	442/3 Art and Design (Project)	7 months
			2.	443/3 Agriculture (Project)	7 months
			3.	444/2 Woodwork (Project)	7 months
			4.	445/2 Metalwork (Project)	7 months
			5.	446/2 Building Construction (Project)	7 months
			6.	451/3 Computer Studies (Project)	7 months
2.2	THURSDAY 19/10/2023	REHEARSAL DAY
2.3	MONDAY 23/10/2023 TO FRIDAY 27/10/2023		7.	501/3 French (Oral)	15 minutes per candidate
			8.	502/3 German (Oral)
			9.	503/3 Arabic (Oral)
			10.	504/3 Kenyan Sign Language (Practical Signing Skills)
			11.	511/1 Music (Practical)
2.4	WEDNESDAY 25/10/2023		12.	441/3 Practical Planning Session Home Science (Foods and Nutrition)	30 minutes
			13.	441/3 Practical Planning Session Home Science (Foods and Nutrition) Large print	30 minutes
			14.	441/3 Practical Planning Session Home Science (Foods and Nutrition) Braille	1 hour
2.5	MONDAY 30/10/2023 TO TUESDAY 31/10/2023		15.	441/3 Home Science – Foods and Nutrition (Practical)	1 hour 15 minutes
			16.	441/3 Home Science – Foods and Nutrition (Practical) Large Print	1 hour 15 minutes
			17.	441/3 Home Science – Foods and Nutrition (Practical) Braille	1 hour 45 minutes

S.NO.

DAY & DATE

SESSION

ITEM

NO.

PAPER

DURATION

2.6

WEDNESDAY 01/11/2023

8.00 am – 10.00 am

(1^st session)

18.

501/1 French (Listening Comprehension,

Dictation and Creative Writing)

2 hours

8.00 am – 10.30 am

(1^st session)

19.

501/1 French (Listening Comprehension,

Dictation and Creative Writing) Braille

2 hours

30 minutes

8.00 am – 10.00 am

(1^st session)

20.

502/1 German (Listening Comprehension

and Composition)

2 hours

8.00 am – 10.30 am

(1^st session)

21.

503/2 Arabic (Grammar, Reading

Comprehension and Composition)

2 hours

30 minutes

8.00 am – 10.30 am

(1^st session)

22.

503/2 Arabic (Grammar, Reading Comprehension and Composition)

Large print

2 hours

30 minutes

8.00 am – 10.00 am

(1^st session)

23.

504/1 Kenyan Sign Language

(Receptive Skills)

2 hours

8.00 am – 10.30 am

(1^st session)

24.

511/3 Music

2 hours

30 minutes

8.00 am – 10.30 am

(1^st session)

25.

511/3 Music

Large print

2 hours

30 minutes

8.00 am – 11.00 am

(1^st session)

26.

511/3 Music

Braille

3 hours

11.00 am – 2.00 pm

BREAK

2.00 pm – 4.15 pm

(2^nd session)

27.

501/2 French (Reading Comprehension,

Grammar and Functional Writing)

2 hours

15 minutes

2.00 pm – 4.15 pm

(2^nd session)

28.

501/2 French (Reading Comprehension,

Grammar and Functional Writing) Large print

2 hours

15 minutes

2.00 pm – 4.45 pm

(2^nd session)

29.

501/2 French (Reading Comprehension,

Grammar and Functional Writing) Braille

2 hours

45 minutes

2.00 pm – 4.30 pm

(2^nd session)

30.

502/2 German (Grammar and

Reading Comprehension)

2 hours

30 minutes

2.00 pm – 4.30 pm

(2^nd session)

31.

502/2 German (Grammar and

Reading Comp.) Large print

2 hours

30 minutes

2.00 pm – 2.50 pm

(2^nd session)

32.

503/1 Arabic (Listening Comprehension

and Dictation)

50 minutes

2.00 pm – 3.30 pm

(2^nd session)

33.

504/2 Kenyan Sign Language

(Language Use)

1 hour

30 minutes

2.00 pm – 2.50 pm

(2^nd session)

34.

511/2 Music (Aural)

50 minutes

2.7

THURSDAY 02/11/2023

8.00 am – 10.30 am

(1^st session)

35.

441/1 Home Science

2 hours

30 minutes

8.00 am – 10.30 am

(1^st session)

36.

441/1 Home Science

Large print

2 hours

30 minutes

8.00 am – 11.00 am

(1^st session)

37.

441/1 Home Science

Braille

3 hours

8.00 am – 9.30 am

(1^st session)

38.

442/1 Art and Design

1 hour

30 minutes

8.00 am – 9.30 am

(1^st session)

39.

442/1 Art and Design

Large print

1 hour

30 minutes

8.00 am – 10.30 am

(1^st session)

40.

444/1 Woodwork

2 hours

30 minutes

8.00 am – 10.30 am

(1^st session)

41.

444/1 Woodwork Large print

2 hours

30 minutes

S.NO.	DAY & DATE	SESSION	ITEM NO.	PAPER	DURATION
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	42.	445/1 Metalwork	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	43.	445/1 Metalwork Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	44.	446/1 Building Construction	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	45.	446/1 Building Construction Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	46.	448/1 Electricity	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	47.	448/1 Electricity Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	48.	450/1 Aviation Technology	2 hours 30 minutes
		11.00 am – 2.00 pm		BREAK
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	49.	447/1 Power Mechanics	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	50.	447/1 Power Mechanics Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	51.	449/1 Drawing and Design	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	52.	449/1 Drawing and Design Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	53.	451/1 Computer Studies	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	54.	451/1 Computer Studies Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
2.8	FRIDAY 03/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	55.	441/2 Home Science – Clothing Construction (Practical)	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	56.	441/2 Home Science – Clothing Construction (Practical) Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		*8.00 am – 11.00 am (1^st session)*	57.	441/2 Home Science – Clothing Construction (Practical) Braille	3 hours
		8.00 am – 12.00 noon *(1^st session)*	58.	442/2 Art and Design (Practical)	4 hours
		8.00 am – 12.00 noon *(1^st session)*	59.	442/2 Art and Design (Practical) Large print	4 hours
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	60.	447/2 Power Mechanics (Practical)	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	61.	447/2 Power Mechanics (Practical) Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	62.	448/2 Electricity (Practical)	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	63.	448/2 Electricity (Practical) Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	64.	449/2 Drawing and Design (Practical)	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session*)	65.	450/2 Aviation Technology (Practical)	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	66.	451/2 Computer Studies (Practical)	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	67.	451/2 Computer Studies (Practical) Large print	2 hours 30 minutes

S.NO.	DAY & DATE	SESSION	ITEM NO.	PAPER	DURATION
2.9	MONDAY 06/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.00 am *(1^st session)*	68.	233/1 Chemistry	2 hours
		8.00 am – 10.00 am (1^st session)	69.	233/1 Chemistry Large print	2 hours
		10.00 am – 2.00 pm		BREAK
		2.00 pm – 4.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	70.	101/1 English (Functional Skills)	2 hours
		2.00 pm – 4.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	71.	101/1 English (Functional Skills) Large Print	2 hours
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	72.	101/1 English (Functional Skills) Braille	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	73.	101/1 English (Hearing Impaired)	2 hours 30 minutes
2.10	TUESDAY 07/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	74.	121/1 Mathematics Alt. A	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	75.	121/1 Mathematics Alt. A Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 11.00 am *(1^st session)*	76.	121/1 Mathematics Alt. A Braille	3 hours
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	77.	122/1 Mathematics Alt. B	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	78.	122/1 Mathematics Alt. B Large Print	2 hours 30 minutes
		11.00 am – 2.00 pm	BREAK
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	79.	101/2 English (Comprehension, Literary Appreciation & Grammar)	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	80.	101/2 English (Comprehension, Literary Appreciation & Grammar) Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 5.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	81.	101/2 English (Comprehension, Literary Appreciation & Grammar) Braille	3 hours
		2.00 pm – 5.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	82.	101/2 English (Hearing Impaired)	3 hours
2.11	WEDNESDAY 08/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.00 am *(1^st session)*	83.	233/2 Chemistry	2 hours
		8.00 am – 10.00 am (1^st session)	84.	233/2 Chemistry Large print	2 hours
		8.00 am – 10.30 am (1^st session)	85.	237/1 General Science	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am (1^st session)	86.	237/1 General Science Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		10.30 am – 2.00 pm	BREAK
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	87.	101/3 English (Creative Composition and Essays based on Set Texts)	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	88.	101/3 English (Creative Composition and Essays based on Set Texts) Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 5.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	89.	101/3 English (Creative Composition and Essays based on Set Texts) Braille	3 hours
		2.00 pm – 5.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	90.	101/3 English (Hearing Impaired)	3 hours

S.NO.	DAY & DATE	SESSION	ITEM NO.	PAPER	DURATION
2.12	THURSDAY 09/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	91.	102/2 Kiswahili (Lugha)	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	92.	102/2 Kiswahili (Lugha) Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 11.00 am *(1^st session)*	93.	102/2 Kiswahili (Lugha) Braille	3 hours
		11:00 am – 2.00 pm	BREAK
		2.00 pm – 3.45 pm *(2^nd session)*	94.	102/1 Kiswahili (Insha)	1 hour 45 minutes
		2.00 pm – 3.45 pm *(2^nd session)*	95.	102/1 Kiswahili (Insha) Large Print	1 hour 45 minutes
		2.00 pm – 4.15 pm *(2^nd session)*	96.	102/1 Kiswahili (Insha) Braille	2 hours 15 minutes
2.13	FRIDAY 10/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.15 am (1^st session)	97.	233/3 Chemistry (Practical)	2 hours 15 minutes
2.13	FRIDAY 10/11/2023	8.00 am–10.15 am (1^st session)	98.	233/3 Chemistry (Practical) Large print	2 hours 15 minutes
2.14	MONDAY 13/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	99.	121/2 Mathematics Alt. A	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	100.	121/2 Mathematics Alt. A Large Print	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 11.00 am *(1^st session)*	101.	121/2 Mathematics Alt. A Braille	3 hours
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	102.	122/2 Mathematics Alt. B	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	103.	122/2 Mathematics Alt. B Large Print	2 hours 30 minutes
		11.00 am – 2.00 pm		BREAK
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	104.	102/3 Kiswahili (Fasihi)	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	105.	102/3 Kiswahili (Fasihi) Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 5.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	106.	102/3 Kiswahili (Fasihi) Braille	3 hours
2.15	TUESDAY 14/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	107.	313/1 Christian Religious Education	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	108.	313/1 Christian Religious Education Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 11.00 am *(1^st session)*	109.	313/1 Christian Religious Education Braille	3 hours
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	110.	314/1 Islamic Religious Education	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	111.	314/1 Islamic Religious Education Large print	2hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 11.00 am *(1^st session)*	112.	314/1 Islamic Religious Education Braille	3 hours
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	113.	315/1 Hindu Religious Education	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	114.	315/1 Hindu Religious Education Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 11.00 am *(1^st session)*	115.	315/1 Hindu Religious Education Braille	3 hours

S.NO.	DAY & DATE	SESSION	ITEM NO.	PAPER	DURATION
		11.00 am – 2.00 pm	BREAK
		2.00 pm – 4.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	116.	231/1 Biology	2 hours
		2.00 pm – 4.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	117.	231/1 Biology Large print	2 hours
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	118.	236/1 Biology (For the Blind) Braille	2 hours 30 minutes
2.16	WEDNESDAY 15/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session*)	119.	313/2 Christian Religious Education	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session*)	120.	313/2 Christian Religious Education Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 11.00 am *(1^st session*)	121.	313/2 Christian Religious Education Braille	3 hours
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session*)	122.	314/2 Islamic Religious Education	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session*)	123.	314/2 Islamic Religious Education Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 11.00 am *(1^st session*)	124.	314/2 Islamic Religious Education Braille	3 hours
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session*)	125.	315/2 Hindu Religious Education	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session*)	126.	315/2 Hindu Religious Education Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 11.00 am *(1^st session*)	127.	315/2 Hindu Religious Education Braille	3 hours
		11.00 am – 2.00 pm		BREAK
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	128.	311/1 History and Government	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	129.	311/1 History and Government Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 5.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	130.	311/1 History and Government Braille	3 hours
2.17	THURSDAY 16/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.00 am *(1^st session*)	131.	231/2 Biology	2 hours
		8.00 am – 10.00 am *(1^st session)*	132.	231/2 Biology Large print	2 hours
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session*)	133.	236/2 Biology (For the Blind) Braille	2 hours 30 minutes
		10.30 am – 2.00 pm	BREAK
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	134.	311/2 History and Government	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	135.	311/2 History and Government Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 5.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	136.	311/2 History and Government Braille	3 hours
2.18	FRIDAY 17/11/2023	8.00 am – 9.45 am (1^st session)	137.	231/3 Biology (Practical)	1 hour 45 minutes
		8.00 am – 9.45 am (1^st session)	138.	231/3 Biology (Practical) Large print	1 hour 45 minutes
		*8.00 am – 10.15 am (1^st session)*	139.	236/3 Biology (Practical for Blind Candidates) Braille	2 hours 15 minutes

S.NO.	DAY & DATE	SESSION	ITEM NO.	PAPER	DURATION
2.19	MONDAY 20/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.45 am *(1^st session*)	140.	312/1 Geography	2 hours 45 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.45 am *(1^st session)*	141.	312/1 Geography Large print	2 hours 45 minutes
		8.00 am – 11.15 am *(1^st session*)	142.	312/1 Geography Braille	3 hours 15 minutes
		11.15 am – 2.00 pm	BREAK
		2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (2^nd session)	143.	232/1 Physics	2 hours
		2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (2^nd sessio)	144.	232/1 Physics Large Print	2 hours
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	145.	237/2 General Science	2 hours 30 minutes
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	146.	237/2 General Science Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
2.20	TUESDAY 21/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.00 am *(1^st session*)	147.	565/1 Business Studies	2 hours
		8.00 am – 10.00 am *(1^st session)*	148.	565/1 Business Studies Large print	2 hours
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session*)	149.	565/1 Business Studies Braille	2 hours 30 minutes
		10.30 am – 2.00 pm	BREAK
		2.00 pm – 4.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	150.	443/1 Agriculture	2 hours
		2.00 pm – 4.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	151.	443/1 Agriculture Large print	2 hours
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	152.	443/1 Agriculture Braille	2 hours 30 minutes
2.21	WEDNESDAY 22/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.45 am *(1^st session*)	153.	312/2 Geography	2 hours 45 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.45 am *(1^st session*)	154.	312/2 Geography Large print	2 hours 45 minutes
		8.00 am – 11.15 am *(1^st session)*	155.	312/2 Geography Braille	3 hours 15 minutes
		11.15 am – 2.00 pm		BREAK
		2.00 pm – 4.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	156.	232/2 Physics	2 hours
		2.00 pm – 4.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	157.	232/2 Physics Large print	2 hours
2.22	THURSDAY 23/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	158.	565/2 Business Studies	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	159.	565/2 Business Studies Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
		8.00 am – 11.00 am *(1^st session)*	160.	565/2 Business Studies Braille	3 hours
		11.00 am – 2.00 pm	BREAK
		2.00 pm – 4.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	161.	443/2 Agriculture	2 hours
		2.00 pm – 4.00 pm *(2^nd session)*	162.	443/2 Agriculture Large print	2 hours
		2.00 pm – 4.30 pm *(2^nd session)*	163.	443/2 Agriculture Braille	2 hours 30 minutes
2.23	FRIDAY 24/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	164.	232/3 Physics (Practical)	2 hours 30 minutes
2.23	FRIDAY 24/11/2023	8.00 am – 10.30 am *(1^st session)*	165.	232/3 Physics (Practical) Large print	2 hours 30 minutes
2023 KCSE EXAMINATION TIMETABLE, INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES

INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES TO TEACHERS AND CANDIDATES

INSTRUCTIONS TO TEACHERS

Teachers are advised to ensure that the candidates read these instructions and guidelines carefully and adhere to them. The candidates should be made aware of the penalties for examination irregularities or misconduct.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Avail yourself for searching outside the examination room and be seated at your desk/table 15 minutes before the time fixed for the examination in the various The first session will start at 8.00 a.m. followed by the second session as indicated on the timetable.
A candidate who arrives late will be required to give a satisfactory reason to the Only in exceptional circumstances will a paper be given to any candidate who is more than half an hour late. Absolute punctuality is essential for all papers.
Check the question paper you have been given to confirm that it is the paper you registered
If an examination paper for which you are not registered is handed to you, or if the questions indicate that a map or other material should also have been provided, inform the Supervisor at
Attend carefully to any general instructions that may be given on the first page of a paper, g. instructions limiting the number of questions that should be answered.
Check to ensure that each page of your question paper is
Write your name, index number, sign and write the date of the examination on the answer
Write on both sides of the paper, but do not use the Begin the answer to each separate part of a question on a fresh line.
Write the number of the question clearly in the left-hand margin at the beginning of each Do not copy the question. Be careful to use the same system of numbering as appears in the question paper. Leave a blank line after the answer to each question.
Write your responses in black or blue You may use fountain pen or ball point pen. Pencils should only be used for diagrams. Bring mathematical and drawing instruments for subjects for which they will be needed.
Read each question A lot of time may be wasted in writing down information that is not asked for and no marks will be given for it.
Do not spend too much time on one or two Leave yourself adequate time to answer other questions.
As soon as notice is given to stop, make sure your name, index number, signature and the date of the examination are written on the answer booklet and then hand it over to the supervisor/

GUIDELINES TO CANDIDATES

You are not allowed to leave the examination room before the end of the period allocated to the paper except with special permission from the Supervisor. No candidate so permitted to leave may take a question paper or answer booklet out of the examination
Do not leave a sheet of paper you have written on or your answers in such a position that another candidate can read You should not give or obtain unfair assistance, or attempt to do so, whether by copying or in any other way, and your work should not show proof of such unfair assistance.
No communication whatsoever in whatever manner between candidates or with outsiders is allowed during the
You are not allowed to have in your possession or in your proximity while in the examination room, any book, notes, papers or any other materials whatsoever except the correct question papers and any materials expressly authorized by the Kenya National Examinations
You may only use mathematical tables printed by the Kenya National Examinations Council, and these should not contain any additional notes except the printed If you are using a calculator as permitted by the Regulations, it should be the specified nonprogrammable calculator. If in doubt, check with the Supervisor. Calculators may be used in the following subjects Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture, Woodwork, Metalwork, Building Construction, Power Mechanics, Electricity, Drawing & Design, Aviation Technology, Computer Studies and Business Studies.
You must return immediately to the Supervisor any question paper that has smudges, errors or is badly
You must not take any used or unused paper out of the examination Any rough work must be done on the official answer booklet and, if not to be submitted with the answers, must be left on the desk to be collected by the Supervisor and destroyed.
Any misconduct or causing of disturbance in or near the examination room will be treated as an examination
For practical papers to be taken in shifts, all candidates taking the examination must avail themselves for Any candidate who does not present him/herself for confinement will have committed an examination irregularity.
Cell phones or any other electronic communication device are prohibited in examination Any candidate found in possession of a cell phone or any other electronic communication device will have his or her results cancelled.

PENALTY FOR EXAMINATION IRREGULARITIES

The KNEC Act 29 of 2012 Offences and Penalties stated in Sections 27 to 40 for cases of examination irregularities will apply. Some of the highlights in these Sections state that:
- A candidate who commits an examination irregularity in any paper will have the results for the whole subject Such a candidate will not be entitled to a result and will be awarded result “Y” overall.

If there is evidence of wide-spread irregularities in any examination centre, the examination results for the whole centre will be

Any person who:

gains access to examination material and knowingly reveals the contents, whether orally or in writing, to an unauthorized party, whether a candidate or not, will be in violation of Section 27 of the Act and the penalty will be imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, or a fine not exceeding two million shillings or both;
willfully and maliciously damages examination material will be in violation of Section 30 of the Act and the penalty will be imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine not exceeding five million shillings or both;
is not registered to take a KNEC examination but, with intent to impersonate, presents or attempts to present himself to take the part of an enrolled candidate will be in violation of Section 31 of the Act, and shall be guilty of an offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding two million shillings or both and shall be prohibited from taking an examination conducted by or on behalf of the Council for a period of three years.
- Candidates should not commit any examination irregularity to avoid having their results