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September 13, 2026
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KUCCPS Explains Steps for First-Year Students Looking to Change Courses

KUCCPS Explains Steps for First-Year Students Looking to Change Courses

Several students have asked KUCCPS how they can change their courses but still study in the same institution they were placed in, prompting the placement agency to respond...

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Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has clarified the process for first-year students wishing to change their university courses.

  • First-year students seeking an interfaculty transfer within their current institution must engage their respective universities directly, as KUCCPS does not handle these internal changes.
  • The clarification comes in response to numerous queries from students aiming to switch courses at the same university they were initially placed in.
  • Students eligible for inter-university transfers can still apply even after the August 14 deadline, with those who sat KCSE in 2025 eligible for transfers in 2026 and/or 2027.

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