LEVEL 6
Diploma programmes
KUCCPS lists the general diploma threshold as C or C-. Some programmes require a higher mean grade or particular subject results.
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Which courses can you do with a C- in KCSE?
A C- can meet the general minimum for some diploma-level programmes and exceeds the general certificate and artisan thresholds. The exact courses available to you depend on subject grades, the institution and the current KUCCPS placement cycle.
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Certificate programmes
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Artisan programmes
Practical TVET programmes may offer another route. Check the exact entry criteria, training institution and award level.
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Choose by interest as well as grade
Compare practical work, subject strengths, course duration, costs and possible progression before choosing.
Explore career fields →How to find courses that actually accept your grades
- Open the official KUCCPS programme listings.
- Search for a field or course name you are interested in.
- Open each matching programme and read its minimum mean grade and subject requirements.
- Check which institutions offer it and whether it appears in the current application cycle.
- Keep alternative options and verify the application window before submitting choices.
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KUCCPS programme listingsSearch live programme listings and inspect the minimum mean grade, subject requirements and available institutions.KUCCPS placement requirementsConfirm the general placement thresholds and eligibility rules.KUCCPS career guidanceExplore career guidance resources before settling on a programme.
A C- does not automatically qualify you for every diploma, nor does it guarantee placement. Programme-specific subject grades, available slots and the current placement rules apply. Some courses are handled directly by institutions or separate regulators; verify the route before paying fees.