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Originally published by Kenyanstop
May 22, 2026
5h ago
KUCCPS Reveals Placement Criteria for 2025 Candidates & Upcoming Changes
Wahome disclosed that the government is preparing new placement criteria under the CBC system where placements will consider performance levels such as “Exceeding Expectations”...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has outlined the placement criteria for 2025 KCSE candidates, emphasizing a fully automated, merit-based system.
- The placement process will be conducted through a digitized, automated online system to eliminate human interference and ensure fairness.
- KUCCPS CEO Agnes Wahome explained that the student filling the last available slot in a competitive course will determine the cut-off mark.
- Universities currently have over 322,000 available slots, exceeding the number of students who attained the minimum entry grade of C+.
- New placement criteria are being developed under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, which will consider learner competencies and performance levels like "Exceeding Expectations."
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