KUCCPS Students Portal: Registration, Course Revision, and Charges.
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) students portal provides essential services such as course application and revision, registration, student login, admission status checks, inter-university transfers, and access to placement results.
KUCCPS is the body tasked with the placement of Kenyan students in public universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. It was founded in 2012 under the University Act and succeeded the now-defunct Joint Admissions Board (JAB). The portal enables students to register and revise their course choices for government-sponsored programs in various Kenyan institutions.
Portal Registration and Student Login
To use the KUCCPS student portal, students must first register. Registration for the 2025 academic year follows these steps:
- Visit the official KUCCPS students portal.
- Click on the login section located at the top of the homepage.
- Enter your KCSE index number along with the examination year.
- Type in your password.
Students are advised that their initial password should be their birth certificate number. However, if unavailable, the KCPE index number may be used instead.
Once registered, students can log in by following these steps:
- Open the KUCCPS official website.
- Click on the students portal option located on the top right corner of the homepage.
- Access the sign-up tab, then log in using the index number, registration year, and password.
Upon successful login, students are able to apply for admission into their preferred institution and course, confirm placement status, and access the student application guide. One student shared their experience, saying, “Logging in was simple once I used my KCPE index number as the password.”
Downloading the Admission Letter
To access the admission letter, students need to log into the portal using their credentials. After logging in, they should navigate to the “Downloads” section, where the admission letter can be found. The portal also allows students to view courses offered by various institutions.
Resetting a Forgotten Password
Students who forget their portal password can request a reset token, which is sent to their registered email address. This token is only valid on the day it is generated and must be used before midnight. KUCCPS only permits one token request per day. A student remarked, “The email token came through quickly, and I reset the password in minutes.”
KUCCPS Application and Revision Charges
There is a fee for applying or revising courses through the KUCCPS portal. First-time applicants are charged Ksh. 1,500, while course revision attracts a fee of Ksh. 1,000. Payment can be made through M-PESA using the following process:
- Access the M-PESA menu on your phone.
- Choose the Pay Bill option.
- Enter 820201 as the Business Number.
- Input your exam year followed by your index number as the account number.
- Enter the correct amount based on your application type.
- Provide your M-PESA PIN and send.
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Understanding KUCCPS: Roles, Application Process, and Student Guidance
What KUCCPS Does and Doesn’t Do
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is tasked with placing students into public universities and colleges. However, it is not responsible for offering student loans. Its role is limited to placement services.
On the other hand, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) supports students financially. While KUCCPS facilitates admission to institutions of higher learning, HELB provides funding to those who have already secured placement. This distinction often confuses applicants, but it is important to understand that the two serve different but complementary purposes in higher education.
How the Application Process Works
Students applying through KUCCPS must meet specific academic thresholds. Those who score a C+ and above in KCSE are allowed to select up to eight programmes, including degree and diploma options. Meanwhile, students who attain between C- and C are permitted to apply for a maximum of six diploma programmes.
When asked about application flexibility, one student remarked, “The variety of choices allowed really helped me align my career with my strengths.” Such feedback reflects the benefit of a wide selection during the application phase.
KUCCPS Portal and Placement Updates
Once applications are submitted, successful candidates receive notifications through the KUCCPS portal or via SMS. Students can log into the portal or text their index number starting with their KCSE year to 20842 for updates. Those not placed in their desired programmes are given another chance during the second revision. If unsuccessful after this phase, placement is done into available courses, even if not selected by the student.
In 2025, the application portal opened on March 28 and will remain active until April 30. Students can log into the KUCCPS website to submit their applications before the deadline.
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KMTC Applications and Placement via KUCCPS
Applicants interested in Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) programmes can also apply through KUCCPS. To log in, one must use their KCSE index number and the year the exam was taken. For the password, students can use either their KCPE index number or birth certificate number.
Once logged in at students.kuccps.net or through the KUCCPS Students App, users should navigate to “KMTC Programmes” to view and apply for specific courses. Placement confirmation can be checked on the same platform. After confirming admission, students are advised to register an account on the KMTC student portal.
A KMTC applicant shared their experience, stating, “Logging in was simple, and the available information made choosing a course less stressful.”
KUCCPS Portal Features and Application Fees
The KUCCPS student portal offers a variety of services, including selecting preferred programmes, revising choices, viewing placement results, downloading admission letters, and requesting inter-institutional transfers. Students can also find out which programmes they qualify for by checking eligibility within their portal.
For the 2025 cycle, KUCCPS has set the application fee at Ksh. 1500 for initial submissions and Ksh. 1000 for revisions. These payments are necessary to process placement requests and revisions effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the KUCCPS portal open for 2025? Yes, it became accessible on March 28 for the second and final revision of choices, with the deadline extended to April 30.
- Which programmes are offered? KUCCPS provides a wide range of undergraduate, diploma, and certificate courses.
- How to check placement? Students can either log into their portals or send their KCSE index numbers to 20842.
- Can students change universities after placement? Yes, KUCCPS allows for inter-institutional transfers under specific guidelines.
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KUCCPS Contact Information
For further assistance, students may contact KUCCPS through the following:
- Head Office Address: ACK Gardens, 1st Ngong Avenue, Upperhill Nairobi
- Postal Address: P.O. Box 105166 – 00101 Nairobi
- Phone Numbers: 0723954927 / 0734879662
- Landline: 020 5137400
- Email Address: [email protected]
These contact channels are crucial for students awaiting placement or facing technical difficulties.
KUCCPS Students Portal: Registration, Course Revision, and Charges.
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