Explainer: How to calculate Kuccps Cutoff Points

In KUCCPS (Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service), cut-off points are the weighted cluster points of the last student admitted to a specific program during a given admission cycle, determined by KCSE performance in four relevant subjects.

Here’s a more detailed explanation:

What Kuccps Cutoff Points:

Cut-off points represent the minimum performance level required for admission to a particular program, based on a candidate’s KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) examination results.

How Kuccps Cutoff Points are calculated:

KUCCPS calculates weighted cluster points based on a candidate’s performance in four subjects relevant to the desired course of study.

These points are computed to three decimal places to minimize the chances of applicants tying on points.
The cut-off points are then determined by the weighted cluster points of the last competitively placed student in a given degree program.

Why Kuccps Cutoff Points vary:

Cut-off points can fluctuate annually based on the overall performance of applicants and the number of available slots in each program.

Where to find Kuccps Cutoff Points:

You can find information about cut-off points for various programs and institutions on the KUCCPS website.

Example:

A candidate seeking admission to a Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science with IT) program at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology might need to achieve a certain weighted cluster point, which would be the cut-off point for that program in that year.