KUCCPS Application Guide for 2025 KCSE Candidates

List of KUCCPS Courses offered at Kenyan Universities in 2026-2027. Check all requirements here.

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is expected to open the portal in March 2026.

Here’s what every student and parent must know:

-Number of Courses: You Can Choose Up to 6 Degree programmes,These 6 choices consist of 3 options for the same program in different institutions (1a, 1b, 1c) and 3 other choices (2, 3, 4).
-Up to 4 Diploma/Certificate/Artisan courses

✓Arrange them in order of priority. KUCCPS considers your first choice before moving to the next.

• Application Fee • KSh 1,500 (First-time applicants)
• Payment is made ONLY via the KUCCPS portal through E-Citizen.
• You will receive a transaction code after payment.

✓ Revision of Choices If you miss your preferred course, KUCCPS may open a revision window where you can select other available programmes.

✓Sent Money to the Wrong Account? KUCCPS allows reversal if you submit a formal request with correct transaction details.
However, the process may take several days.

Always double-check payment details before sending.

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