KUCCPS Opens Applications for TVET Courses for May 2026 Intake
Kelvin Ndung'u.•
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially opened the application window for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes for the May 2026 intake.
The opportunity is available to students who completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2025 as well as candidates from previous years who wish to pursue technical and vocational training.
Eligible Institutions and Courses
According to KUCCPS, applicants can select courses offered in various accredited TVET institutions across the country. These include:
National Polytechnics
Technical Training Institutes
Institutes of Science and Technology
Other accredited technical colleges
These institutions provide hands-on training in practical career fields such as engineering, information and communication technology (ICT), hospitality, construction, and business. The programmes are designed to equip learners with industry-relevant technical skills needed in the job market.
Who Can Apply
KUCCPS emphasized that students with any KCSE mean grade are eligible to apply, depending on the requirements of the programme they choose. The placement body also clarified that the application process is not limited to the 2025 KCSE candidates, as individuals who completed secondary school in earlier years can also submit their applications.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are required to log into the KUCCPS Student Portal and select their preferred courses and institutions. Applications can be submitted online through the portal:
KUCCPS Student Portal
The application period will remain open until March 18, 2026, after which KUCCPS will begin the national placement process.
Role of KUCCPS in Student Placement
KUCCPS is a government agency responsible for coordinating the placement of government-sponsored students into universities, colleges, and TVET institutions in Kenya. Established under the Universities Act, the organization also provides career guidance, shares information about available courses, and ensures fair access to higher education opportunities.
The placement service manages applications, sets minimum entry requirements for programmes, and assigns students to institutions based on their academic performance, course preferences, and available capacity in institutions.
Online Portals Supporting the Placement Process
KUCCPS has developed several digital platforms that make it easier for students, parents, and institutions to access placement services.
Through the Student Portal, learners can:
Browse available institutions and courses
Check minimum entry requirements
Submit placement applications
There is also an Institution’s Portal, which is used by university vice-chancellors, college principals, or authorized representatives to update institutional details and declare programme capacities during the placement process.
Previously, secondary schools could submit applications on behalf of students through the Principal’s Portal under the School/Centre Application system. However, KUCCPS discontinued this system in 2023. Schools requiring further guidance have been advised to contact the placement agency directly.
Final Note
KUCCPS continues to encourage students and stakeholders to use its digital platforms to easily access information about courses, institutions, and placement services. Successful applicants will join accredited TVET institutions in May 2026 to begin training in various technical and vocational fields.