The KUCCP application process is how you apply for university and college placement in Kenya. It is also known as KUCCPS — Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service. Use this guide for your KUCCPS TVET application or university application. We show you every step, from paying the fee to submitting your course choices.
KUCCP Application Guide 2026
Also known as KUCCPS — Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service
A complete step-by-step guide to applying for university and TVET placement through the KUCCP portal. Learn about the fees. Understand the deadlines. See how to choose your courses. Find out how to increase your chances of getting placed.
Application Fee
KES 1,500
One-time fee for first application. Pay via M-Pesa Paybill 820201. Revision fees are lower.
Course Choices
7 + 4
Up to 7 degree courses plus 4 diploma/certificate courses per application. Order matters.
Application Windows
3 Cycles
First application, first revision, and second revision. Check kuccps.net for exact dates each year.
Application Timeline
Portal Opens
KUCCPS announces the opening of the application portal. KCSE results are released by KNEC. Students can begin preparing their course selections.
Typically January–February
First Application
Students submit their initial course choices. Pay KES 1,500 and select up to 7 degree + 4 TVET courses. This is the most important window.
2–4 weeks after portal opens
First Revision
Students who were not placed (or want to change courses) can revise their choices. Reduced fees apply. New courses and institutions may be added.
Usually 2–4 weeks after first results
Second Revision
Final revision window for remaining unplaced students. Limited course availability. Last chance to get placed for the academic year.
Typically July–August
What You Need Before Applying
National ID
Your valid Kenyan National ID card. The ID number must match your KCSE registration details.
KCSE Index Number
Your 11-digit KCSE index number exactly as it appears on your results slip and certificate.
M-Pesa for Payment
KES 1,500 loaded on your M-Pesa account. Paybill number is 820201. Your phone number must be registered in your name.
Email Address
A working email address for receiving application confirmations and updates.
Active Phone Number
The phone number linked to your M-Pesa. Used for SMS notifications about placement results and deadlines.
Course Research
A list of preferred courses and institutions. Research cluster points and subject requirements before applying.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Pay the Application Fee via M-Pesa
Go to M-Pesa. Choose Lipa na M-Pesa. Choose Paybill. Enter Business Number 820201. For Account Number, put your KCSE index number plus your exam year — like 1234567890122025. Enter the amount: KES 1,500. Enter your M-Pesa PIN. Send. Keep the confirmation SMS.
Log In to the Portal
Go to students.kuccps.net. Enter your KCSE index number. Select the year you did your KCSE. Enter your password. If this is your first time, your password is your birth certificate number or your KCSE index number.
Fill In Your Profile
Enter your full name exactly as it appears on your KCSE certificate. Add your date of birth, gender, national ID number, phone number, and email. Add your home county and sub-county. Check everything twice before moving on — mistakes can delay your placement.
Choose Your Courses
Click "Application/Revision" on your dashboard. Pick up to 7 degree courses and 4 diploma/certificate courses. Browse by college name or course name. Each course shows its cluster points requirement. Only pick courses where your KCSE grade meets the cutoff.
Put Courses in Order — Favorite First
Your 1st choice is checked first. If you qualify, you get placed there — your other choices are not checked. So put your dream course first. Then your second choice. Keep going. For your later choices, pick courses with lower cluster points as backups.
Check Everything
Look at every detail: your name, your ID number, your course codes, the order of your choices, the college names. Make sure your subjects match what each course needs. Use the preview button to see your application the way KUCCPS will see it.
Submit & Download Your Slip
Click Submit. You will see a confirmation on the screen with an application reference number. Download it or take a screenshot. KUCCPS will also send an SMS to your phone. You cannot make changes after this — until the revision window opens.
Pro tip: Apply during the first application window. That is when most slots are available. If you wait for the revision window, fewer courses are open and more people are competing for them.
Application Fees Breakdown
| Application Type | Fee (KES) |
|---|---|
| First Application | 1,500 |
| First Revision — Students not placed | 1,000 |
| First Revision — Students placed | 500 |
| Second Revision | 1,000 |
All fees paid via M-Pesa Paybill 820201. Account number format: KCSE index number + exam year.
Not Sure Which Courses to Pick?
Learn how cluster points work, how to arrange your priority list, and what subject combinations are required for different courses.