The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (Kuccps) has released the 2021-2022 cut off points for all courses. The newly released cutoff points will affect Degree, Diploma, Certificate and Artisan Courses.
Before selecting a course to pursue in College or University it is necessary that you understand how the Kuccps cluster points are calculated. These cluster points determine whether you qualify for a certain course or not.
How to Calculate Cluster Points KUCCPS
The formula below is used when calculating weight cluster points
w=√(r/m*api/spi)*48
The symbols in that formula have specified meaning.
Symbol description.
| S/N | Symbol | Description |
| 1 | w | Weighted Cluster Point |
| 2 | c | Raw Cluster Point |
| 3 | a | Aggregate Cluster Point |
| 4 | m | Maximum performance index per cluster for all students and subjects |
| 5 | r | Raw cluster performance index per cluster for all subjects enrolled |
| 6 | api | Aggregate performance index |
| 7 | spi | Maximum performance index |
Different tertiary institutions all use own cluster even for similar classes. As thus, the cluster points cut off for the same course in different institutions are not similar.
These dynamics collectively necessitate the need for students to determine their cluster points before settling on a particular course of study.
Factors that influence cluster points
Below are some of the factors that influence the grading system regarding clusters
1. Cluster Subjects for A Student
Group Subjects Selection Recommended
Group I Mathematics Compulsory 3
English
Kiswahili
Group II Physics At least two 2
Chemistry
Biology
Group III Geography At least one 1
CRE
History & Govt
Hindu Rel. Ed
Group IV Aviation
Comp Studies
Woodwork
Metal Work
Electricity
Art and design
Power mechanics
Building and construction
Group V German
Arabic
French
Business studies
Music
2. Grade Points
Every academic course offered in higher learning require a minimum of four primary subjects. For this reason, cluster point calculation encompasses these subjects irrespective of its group. Below is a breakdown of KCSE grading points.
Grade Points
A 12
A- 11
B+ 10
B 9
B- 8
C+ 7
C 6
C- 5
D+ 4
D 3
D- 2
E 1
3. Raw cluster points
Raw cluster points are calculated using four grading subjects concerning the course requirements
Subject Grade Grading points
Mathematics A- 11
Physics B- 8
Chemistry B 9
Business studies A- 11
39 -raw cluster points
After directing the public on how to calculate cluster points for universities admissions, KUCCPS is now in the limelight of receiving student placement results.
Many students are reportedly experiencing difficult times in comprehending how to calculate KCSE cluster points.
The ambivalence affects the placement process with many students likely to land on unpredictable courses.
The ongoing second revision grants applicants who did not participate in the first revision.
The exercise mainly features students who qualified for the government-sponsored program by attaining at least a C+ in their aggregate mean grade in KCSE national examination.
It is now easier to calculate cluster points for intake using JAB compliant formulas.
The process has continually been simplified to help applicant focus on proper career choice as opposed to hard metrics.
You should also note that all cluster point values are edited annually by KUCCPS.
Quick Kuccps links.
Kuccps student portal login and guide
Kuccps diploma courses guide; Requirements and cut-off points
2021-2022 CUT OFF POINTS FOR THE KUCCPS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
| S/N | Cluster | Course | Number of programmes |
| 1 | Cluster 1 | Law & Related | 1 |
| 2 | Cluster 2 | Business & Related | 59 |
| 3 | Cluster 3 | Arts & Related | 85 |
| 4 | Cluster 4 | GeoScience & Related | 15 |
| 5 | Cluster 5 | Special Education | 5 |
| 6 | Cluster 6 | Kiswahili & Related | 4 |
| 7 | Cluster 7 | Engineering, Technology & Related | 60 |
| 8 | Cluster 8 | Architecture, Design, Planning & Related | 22 |
| 9 | Cluster 9 | Computing, IT & Related | 17 |
| 10 | Cluster 10 | Agribusiness & Related | 9 |
| 11 | Cluster 11 | Science & Related | 31 |
| 12 | Cluster 12 | Mathematics, Economics & Related | 28 |
| 13 | Cluster 13 | Design, Textiles & Related | 2 |
| 14 | Cluster 14 | Sports, Physical Eduation & Related | 6 |
| 15 | Cluster 15 | Medicine, Nursing, Health & Related | 31 |
| 16 | Cluster 16 | History & Related | 3 |
| 17 | Cluster 17 | Agriculture, Food Science, Environment & Related | 81 |
| 18 | Cluster 18 | Geography, Natural Resources Management & Related | 1 |
| 19 | Cluster 19 | French & Related | 2 |
| 20 | Cluster 20 | German & Related | 1 |
| 21 | Cluster 21 | Music & Related | 3 |
| 22 | Cluster 22 | Education Science & Education Arts | 15 |
| 23 | Cluster 23 | Religious Studies & Related | 14 |
1. Cluster 1 – Law & Related 1
2. Cluster 2 – Business & Related 59
3. Cluster 3 – Arts & Related 85
4. Cluster 4 – GeoScience & Related 15
5. Cluster 5 – Special Education 5
6. Cluster 6 – Kiswahili & Related 4
7. Cluster 7 – Engineering, Technology & Related 60
8. Cluster 8 – Architecture, Design, Planning & Related 22
9. Cluster 9 – Computing, IT & Related 17
10. Cluster 10 – Agribusiness & Related 9
11. Cluster 11 – Science & Related 31
12. Cluster 12 – Mathematics, Economics & Related 28
13. Cluster 13 – Design, Textiles & Related 2
14. Cluster 14 – Sports, Physical Eduation & Related 6
15. Cluster 15 – Medicine, Nursing, Health & Related 31
16. Cluster 16 – History & Related 3
17. Cluster 17 – Agriculture, Food Science, Environment & Related 81
18. Cluster 18 – Geography, Natural Resources Management & Related 1
19. Cluster 19 – French & Related 2
20. Cluster 20 – German & Related 1
21. Cluster 21 – Music & Related 3
22. Cluster 22 – Education Science & Education Arts 15
23. Cluster 23 – Religious Studies & Related 14
See also;
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How to check Kuccps placement for KCSE 2020 candidates (Simplified procedure)
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How to check kuccps degree and diploma placement for the 2021
2021-2022 CUT OFF POINTS FOR KUCCPS DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Business (Diploma) 39
Clothing Textile (Diploma) 0
Computing (Diploma) 7
Custom Administration (Diploma) 1
Education Science (Diploma) 10
Engineering (Diploma) 33
Health Sciences (Diploma) 15
Social Sciences (Diploma) 20
Sciences (Diploma) 19
Tax Administration (Diploma) 1
Technical (Diploma) 11
Tourism & Hotel Management (Diploma) 4
Education Arts (Diploma) 24
Media Studies (Diploma) 10
2021-2022 CUT OFF POINTS FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
Business (Certificate) 20
Clothing Textile (Certificate) 4
Computing (Certificate) 5
Engineering (Certificate) 15
Health Sciences (Certificate) 0
Social Sciences (Certificate) 11
Sciences (Certificate) 10
Technical (Certificate) 27
Hospitality (Certificate) 10
Customs Administration (Certificate) 1
Tax Administration (Certificate) 1
Media Studies (Certificate) 4
2021-2022 CUT OFF POINTS FOR KUCCPS ARTISAN PROGRAMMES
Technical (Artisan) 67
Business (Artisan) 3
Humanities (Artisan) 25
Sciences (Artisan) 8
- Cluster 1 – Law and Related Courses
- Cluster 2 – Business and Related Courses
- Cluster 3 – Arts and Related Courses
- Cluster 4 – GeoScience and Related Courses
- Cluster 5 – Special Education
- Cluster 6 – Kiswahili and Related Courses
- Cluster 7 – Engineering, Technology and Related Courses
- Cluster 8 – Architecture, Design, Planning and Related Courses
- Cluster 9 – Computing, IT and Related Courses
- Cluster 10 – Agribusiness and Related Courses
- Cluster 11 – Science and Related Courses
- Cluster 12 – Mathematics, Economics and Related Courses
- Cluster 13 – Design, Textiles and Related Courses
- Cluster 14 – Sports, Physical Education and Related Courses
- Cluster 15 – Medicine, Nursing, Health and Related Courses
- Cluster 16 – History and Related Courses
- Cluster 17 – Agriculture, Food Science, Environment and Related Courses
- Cluster 18 – Geography, Natural Resources Management and Related Courses
- Cluster 19 – French and Related Courses
- Cluster 20 – German and Related Courses
- Cluster 21 – Music and Related Courses
- Cluster 22 – Education Science and Education Arts
- Cluster 23 – Religious Studies and Related Courses
