Ministry of Education Maintains C+ as University Entry Grade, Denies Changes to Admission Criteria.
The Ministry of Education has dismissed circulating claims suggesting major adjustments to university entry requirements for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba issued a statement on Monday categorically denying plans to increase the university entry grade from C+ to B-.
Ogamba described the allegations as baseless and urged Kenyans, especially parents and students, to disregard such misinformation.
The clarification was prompted by widespread concern after a controversial article alleged that the ministry intended to raise the entry grades ahead of the upcoming KCSE results announcement.
Flagged Article Sparks Concern
The flagged report alleged that the Cabinet Secretary had announced the proposed changes during a press briefing, highlighting the need to uphold graduate quality in a competitive job market.
The article claimed this marked a departure from the long-standing C+ grade requirement, raising fears among stakeholders.
The ministry’s statement coincides with the conclusion of KCSE examination marking, which began on November 27 after the exams ended on November 22. Examiners are expected to complete the marking process before the 2025 school calendar begins.
Education CS Ogamba recently announced that the KCSE results would be released in January 2025 rather than December 2024.
The delay has been attributed to the record-breaking number of candidates and the rigorous measures undertaken to ensure exam integrity.
According to Ogamba, 965,501 candidates registered for the 2024 KCSE, making it the largest cohort in the history of the national examinations.
Ensuring Integrity Amid Challenges
Ogamba revealed that the increased candidate numbers and the thorough scrutiny aimed at curbing cheating have contributed to the delays.
A Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) official emphasized the need for additional time to ensure accurate and credible results.
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The official noted that the process is unique due to the exceptional number of candidates and the focus on maintaining result integrity.
The Ministry of Education’s reassurance aims to dispel fears and ensure that stakeholders remain confident in the examination and university admission processes.
Ministry of Education Maintains C+ as University Entry Grade, Denies Changes to Admission Criteria.
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