The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has identified 27 market-driven courses for students who scored Grades C, D, and D- in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
KUCCPS revealed that these courses are primarily offered in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country, providing viable career pathways for learners who did not meet university entry requirements.
TVET Courses Offer Path to Employment
The programs span certificate, diploma, and artisan levels, targeting learners keen to pursue tertiary education despite missing university cut-off grades.
KUCCPS noted that the initiative aligns with the government’s broader plan to strengthen TVET institutions as a pathway to formal employment and self-employment opportunities.
27 KUCCPS Marketable Courses for Students With Grade C and Below
Business and ICT Courses
- Accountancy
- Business Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Human Resource Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Computer Science (TVET)
- Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Engineering and Technical Courses 8. Electrical and Electronic Engineering 9. Automotive Engineering 10. Building Construction 11. Plumbing 12. Welding and Fabrication 13. Mechanical Engineering Technology 14. Agricultural Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Health and Applied Sciences 15. Environmental Health 16. Nutrition and Dietetics 17. Health Records and Information Technology 18. Medical Laboratory Technology 19. Applied Biology 20. Applied Chemistry
Agriculture and Natural Resources 21. Agriculture 22. Animal Health and Production 23. Forestry 24. Fisheries and Aquaculture
Hospitality, Fashion, and Creative Courses 25. Tourism and Hotel Management 26. Food and Beverage Production 27. Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
KUCCPS Course Entry Requirements for Students With Grade C and Below
KUCCPS has outlined clear entry requirements for students interested in pursuing the 27 marketable courses across TVET institutions:
- Diploma Level: Learners must have scored at least Grade C- in their KCSE
- Certificate Level: A minimum of Grade D is required
- Artisanal Courses: Learners must have achieved at least Grade D-
This update comes just a month after the Ministry of Education released the 2025 KCSE results. According to the official figures:
- 270,715 candidates scored Grade C+ and above
- 507,131 candidates achieved Grade C-
- 634,082 candidates attained a pass grade of D+ and above
The new course placements aim to give students who did not meet university entry requirements a practical pathway to tertiary education and employable skills, opening doors to Kenya’s growing technical and vocational sector.
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