Hello, Millenial Readers,

I know it is that time for 2022 candidates now that KUCCPS has opened the first placement application online. This might be a source of stress and anxiety to some candidates, however, the Millenial News is here to relieve that stress for you by giving you tips and advice on how to go about the whole process. This is not exclusively for last year’s candidates; you can read and share with someone you know who might need this.

College can provide you with many opportunities to help you start your professional career. During this time it is important to focus on your career aspirations, plan for the future and consider any suggestions that can help propel your advancement in your chosen field.

Why is career advice important?

  • Career advice helps you be more equipped necessary to help you make right choices in your career path and helpful career decisions.
  • It also helps you become more confident in your skills and ensure you have chosen the right field.

Consider seeking advice from any resourceful person around you before making any step of the application process especially if you are unsure of what you want to pursue.

 Steps before choosing a course

  1. Ask yourself  why you want to study a particular course. Beginning with the end in mind.
  2. Then decide on what course you want. 
  3. Your study location.
  4. The mode of study. Every institution or course has its own different mode of delivery.
  5. Identify the most important factors you are considering personal to you. For example the schools you prefer, weather of the area etc.
  6. Research more on the courses you prefer.
  7. Assess if you are eligible to do them. This is because some courses or institutions might have higher requirements.
  8.  Narrow down your options. Once you have gathered all the information, narrow down your options to around 4 or 5 courses required by KUCCPS inorder of your preferences.
  9. Apply. Once you have decided on what you want to study, submit your applications.

Note

For a candidate to be eligible to apply for this placement, there are qualifications required;

  1. A kenyan citizen.
  2. Applicants must be a KCSE candidate of the year preceding  the selection time.
  3. Minimum admission for degree programme 2023 (B-)
  4. Minimum admission for a diploma programme (C-)
  5. Minimum admission for certificate programme (D)
  6. Minimum admission for artisan course (E)  

All programmes have minimum subject requirements. You will only be able to apply for a course whose minimum requirements you meet, but the selection will be determined by the overall performance and the available capacity. 

As you select the programmes, you may move the ones that interest you into the Course Basket. This will enable you to work with a shorter list when preparing your final list of courses to apply for.

To apply, use the Application/Revision tab to enter the Programme Codes.

After confirming that the Programme Codes entered are for the courses you would like to apply for, please submit and follow the application fee payment instructions.

An application processing fee is charged as follows:

  • Students applying for the first time – Ksh 1,500
  • Students revising their choices submitted in school – Ksh1,000

The placement processing fee should be paid after you have selected courses.

  • You are advised to keep your transaction code safe. It will be required before you make any subsequent changes to your application.

You may view the available programmes and their requirements by clicking the Programmes tab in the portal. You can also search for courses by institution, using the Institutions tab.

How to apply.

  • Accessing the website. Visit  www.kuccps.net
  • Click on the button marked “Students portal”
  • Click the button marked log in.
  • For the login details, enter your index No/year of KCSE. Password (KCSE index or birth Cert.
  • Once logged in, view the available courses, universities and TVET colleges on the Programmes and Institutions tabs. When you find the courses you want and qualify for, add them to the Basket or note down their programme codes.
  • To apply, click Application/Revision and key in the programme codes in the provided form in the order or priority. 
  • Once the system has accepted all your programme codes, Submit.
  • To complete your submission, follow the payment procedures that will appear on your screen.

How to Pay for Kuccps placement application.

  1. Go to your Lipa na M-PESA Menu
  2. Select Pay Bill
  3. Enter Business Number 820211
  4. For the Account Number, enter your KCSE Year and KCSE Index Number (no space)
  5. Enter your M-PESA PIN and Send.

It is safe to note that things may also not go the way you expected or wanted. 

  • You might fail to be placed in the 1st placement process, no reason to panic there is 2nd revision.
  • You might fail to be placed in your dream institution. It’s okay. You can always request to apply for transfer but if it does not succeed it’s still fine.
  • You might fail also to be chosen to do  your dream course, still worry not. There is always a chance to change the course once you have been admitted to the school, that is if the  clusters are eligible.

That is it for today! See you again next Tuesday.

Ms Emmie❤️❤️.