Top KUCCPS Highlights 🚀

Teacher Upgrade Programme 📚

P1 & ECDE teachers can upgrade to DPTE!

TVET Applications 🛠️

Reopened for September 2025 intake!

Placement Results 🎉

310,502 students placed for 2024/2025!

1. Teacher Upgrade Programme Launched 📚

KUCCPS has introduced a Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) for teachers with P1 or ECDE certificates. Applications opened on August 6, 2025, with an initial deadline of August 20, 2025. 🗓️

• Eligibility: Teachers registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
• Application: Apply at teachersupgrade.kuccps.ac.ke.
• Purpose: Prepare teachers for the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

Applications will continue with periodic breaks for processing.

2. TVET Applications Reopened 🛠️

Applications for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes are open for the September 2025 intake, from August 8 to August 22, 2025. 🎯

• Eligibility: KCSE holders from 2000 to 2024.
• Fee: Reduced to KSh 500 from KSh 1,500.
• Apply at: student.kuccps.net.

2024/2025 Placement Stats 📊

(Infographic: 310,502 students placed, 80% of 244,563 C+ and above in degree programs)

3. 2024/2025 Placement Results 🎉

On July 1, 2025, KUCCPS announced the placement of 310,502 students from the 2024 KCSE cohort and prior years. Of 244,563 students with C+ and above, 80% (194,372) were placed in:

• Universities
• TVET institutions
• Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
• Teacher Training Colleges

Placements occurred in two phases: March/May 2025 for KMTC, TVET, and Kenya School of Law, and September 2025 for universities and teacher training colleges.

4. Proposed Policy Shift 🗳️

A parliamentary proposal aims to let students choose preferred courses without institutional or national balancing criteria, addressing mismatched placements. 🧠

5. Expanded Opportunities 🌍

With 986,137 placement slots, KUCCPS can accommodate all 2024 KCSE candidates (965,501) and prior years. New institutions include:

• Kabarnet University College
• Nyandarua University College
• New KMTC campuses (e.g., West Pokot)

6. Financial Support 💰

Parliament allocated KSh 500 million for KMTC students to access HELB loans. The Higher Education Fund portal is open for placed students. 📜

7. Beware of Impersonators ⚠️

On July 28, 2025, KUCCPS warned against fake social media pages. Use official channels: student.kuccps.net, info@kuccps.ac.ke, or call 020 5137400.

Take Action Now! 🚀

Visit the KUCCPS portal to apply or check placements: student.kuccps.net. Contact info@kuccps.ac.ke or call 020 5137400 for support. 📞