More than 310,000 students have been successfully placed in universities, TVET institutions, and teacher training colleges following the release of the 2025 KUCCPS placement results, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced.
Speaking on Tuesday, CS Ogamba confirmed that 310,502 students were placed across public and private higher learning institutions, marking a significant milestone in Kenya’s ongoing education reforms.
Degree Programme Placement
Out of 244,563 candidates who were eligible for degree programmes, 201,695 applied for placement. The majority were drawn from the 2024 KCSE cohort, which saw 962,512 candidates sit the national exams.
Of these, 246,391 scored a C+ or higher, the minimum university entry grade, representing 25.3% of the total candidates. From this qualified group, 194,372 were placed into degree courses.
Teacher Training Admissions
In teacher training colleges, 20,786 applications were received for diploma teaching courses.
- 11,636 students were placed:
- 10,800 into the Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE)
- 836 into the Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (DSTE), against a capacity of 2,735
KMTC and Medical Course Interest
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) remains one of the most competitive institutions.
- 52,725 applicants expressed interest in KMTC programmes, which had 34,048 slots available.
- Nursing courses drew over 27,000 applications, followed by programmes in clinical medicine and surgery, medical emergency technician, and community health.
New Diploma in Law Introduced
A major highlight of the 2025 cycle is the introduction of a Diploma in Law by the Kenya School of Law, which offered 500 slots. All slots were filled due to high demand.
“A positive development was the introduction of the Kenya School of Law with a diploma. The law programme received overwhelming interest, and all slots were filled,” said CS Ogamba.
TVET Placements
In technical training, 93,207 applicants applied for placement in various TVET institutions, most of whom have been successfully placed.
How to Check KUCCPS 2025 Placement Results
Online via KUCCPS Portal:
- Visit: https://students.kuccps.net/login/
- Log in using:
- KCSE Index Number
- KCSE Year (e.g., 2024)
- Password (your KCPE index number or birth certificate number)
- View your placement details.
Via SMS:
- Send your KCSE Index Number (no spaces) to 20842
- You’ll receive your institution and programme placement.
“The 2025 Placement Results are out! Check your placement now by visiting http://students.kuccps.net,” KUCCPS said in a statement.
Placement Process Timeline
- Initial application: March 28 – April 21 (extended by 1 week)
- First revision: Ended April 30
- Second revision: May 18 – May 27
- Final placement deadline: June 7
The placement process, KUCCPS noted, considers KCSE scores, student preferences, programme capacities, and equity guidelines to ensure fair and merit-based admissions.
