Govt Maintains C+ as University Cut-Off Grade

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has dismissed reports that the government has reintroduced cut-off points for university admission.

In a statement, Ogamba said all 246,391 students who attained a C+ and above in the 2024 KCSE exams qualify for university admission under the existing criteria.

“The government has not reintroduced cut-off points for university admission. The minimum requirement, which applies to the 2024 KCSE cohort, is a mean grade of C+,” Ogamba stated.

The CS also addressed concerns about funding stating that only Ksh25.85 billion will be required to support the university education of the 2024 KCSE cohort and not Ksh100 billion as speculated.

He explained that the Ksh100 billion projection accounts for the total cost over four years.

Ogamba further disclosed that the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) will open the university placement portal for the September 2025 intake in March.

Meanwhile, applications for Kenya Medical Training College, Teacher Training Colleges, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions have been ongoing since January 24.

“We remain committed to providing quality, relevant, and inclusive education that is accessible and equitable. We will continue working with all stakeholders to achieve this goal,” the CS affirmed.