Understanding KUCCPS Cluster Points for 2024/2025 Courses and Their Calculation

1. Introduction to KUCCPS Cluster Points

• What Are KUCCPS Cluster Points?
  • KUCCPS cluster points are used by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service to match students with their preferred courses during the placement process.

2. How to Calculate KUCCPS Cluster Points

• Formula for Calculating Cluster Points
  • The cluster points are calculated using the following formula:
    C = [√(r/R * t/T)] * 48
    • r = Sum of 4 cluster subjects
    • R = 48
    • t = Your grade points
    • T = 84
  • The KUCCPS portal automatically calculates the cluster points when you apply for a course, so there’s no need to manually calculate them.

3. KUCCPS Online Application

• How to Apply for Courses
  • Visit the KUCCPS student portal, log in with your KCSE index number and year, and use your birth certificate or KCPE index number as the password.
  • Select your preferred courses and move them into your “Course Basket.”
  • Finalize by entering the programme codes and paying the application fee.

KUCCPS Courses and Their Cluster Points for 2024

4. Degree Programmes and Their Cluster Points

• KUCCPS offers a wide range of degree courses, each falling under
• specific clusters. Below are the clusters and examples of programmes:
  • Cluster 1: Law
  • Cluster 2: Business, Hospitality, & Related
  • Cluster 3: Social Sciences, Media Studies, Fine Arts
  • Cluster 4: Geosciences & Related
  • Cluster 5: Engineering & Related
  • Cluster 6: Architecture & Related
  • Cluster 7: Computing & IT
  • Cluster 13: Medicine, Health, Veterinary Medicine

5. KUCCPS Diploma Programmes

• Fields of Study for Diploma Courses
  • Agricultural Sciences, Business, Law, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences, Education, and more.

6. KUCCPS Certificate Programmes

• Types of Certificate Courses
  • Includes Agricultural Sciences, IT, Hospitality, Building & Construction, Health Sciences, Education, and more.

7. KUCCPS Artisan Programmes

• Categories of Artisan Programmes
  • Agricultural Sciences, Applied Sciences, Business, Clothing & Fashion, IT, Hair Dressing, Engineering & Technology, and more.

Key Information on KUCCPS Cluster Points

8. What Does Cluster 9 Mean in KUCCPS?

• Cluster 9 refers to General Science, which includes fields like Biological Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and related subjects.

9. What Are the KUCCPS Cluster Points for Nursing?

• Minimum Cluster Points for Nursing
  • The minimum weighted cluster points for nursing are 40. The required subjects are Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili, Chemistry, and Biology.

10. What Are the KUCCPS Cluster Points for Medicine and Surgery?

• Cluster Points for Medicine
  • The minimum weighted cluster points for Medicine and Surgery are 40.

11. Most Marketable KUCCPS Courses in Kenya

• Top Courses for Career Prospects
  • Some of the most marketable courses in Kenya include Information Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Business and Finance, and Engineering.

Additional Resources and Contacts

12. KUCCPS Contacts and Office Locations

• Physical Location: ACK Gardens, 1st Ngong Avenue, Upperhill, Nairobi

13. How to Get More Information

• For more details, students can visit the official KUCCPS website or reach out to the contact information provided above.

By understanding and calculating KUCCPS cluster points, students can better prepare for the placement process and make informed decisions about their higher education opportunities.