The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released the timetable for the 2026 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), outlining the dates and times candidates will sit their examination papers.
According to the timetable, the assessment will begin on Monday, October 26, 2026, following a rehearsal scheduled for Friday, October 23.
KNEC has directed that all first-session assessment papers begin at 8:30 a.m. The council has also stated that candidates must adhere to the duration indicated for each paper, with no extra time allowed unless specified in the examination instructions.
“The time allowed for each paper is indicated against the name of the paper, and no extra time is to be allowed. In case of any discrepancy, the time stated on the question paper should be taken as the correct one,” read part of the instructions.
KNEC Unveils KJSEA 2026 Exam Timetable
The detailed timetable is as follows:
| Day and Date | Time | Paper Code | Paper | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Monday, October 26, 2026 | 8:30 am–10:10 am | 901/1 | English Language | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| 8:30 am–10:20 am | 901/1 | English Language (Hearing Impaired) | 1 hour 50 minutes | |
| 8:30 am–10:40 am | 901/1 | English Language (Braille) | 2 hours 10 minutes | |
| 10:40 am–11:10 am | — | Break | 30 minutes | |
| 11:10 am–12:55 pm | 901/2 | English (Composition & Literary Analysis) | 1 hour 45 minutes | |
| 11:10 am–1:05 pm | 901/2 | English (Composition & Literary Analysis) (Hearing Impaired) | 1 hour 55 minutes | |
| 11:10 am–1:25 pm | 901/2 | English (Composition & Literary Analysis) (Braille) | 2 hours 15 minutes | |
| Day 2 – Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 8:30 am–10:10 am | 902/1 | Kiswahili Lugha | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| 8:30 am–10:40 am | 902/1 | Kiswahili Lugha (Braille) | 2 hours 10 minutes | |
| 8:30 am–10:10 am | 904/1 | Kenyan Sign Language | 1 hour 40 minutes | |
| 10:40 am–11:10 am | — | Break | 30 minutes | |
| 11:10 am–12:55 pm | 902/2 | Kiswahili (Insha na Utangulizi wa Fasihi) | 1 hour 45 minutes | |
| 11:10 am–1:25 pm | 902/2 | Kiswahili (Insha na Utangulizi wa Fasihi) (Braille) | 2 hours 15 minutes | |
| 11:10 am–12:50 pm | 904/2 | Kenyan Sign Language | 1 hour 40 minutes | |
| Day 3 – Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 8:30 am–10:30 am | 903 | Mathematics | 2 hours |
| 8:30 am–11:00 am | 903 | Mathematics (Braille) | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
| 11:00 am–11:30 am | — | Break | 30 minutes | |
| 11:30 am–1:10 pm | 906/1 | Agriculture | 1 hour 40 minutes | |
| 11:30 am–1:40 pm | 906/1 | Agriculture (Braille) | 2 hours 10 minutes |
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| Day and Date | Time | Paper Code | Paper | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 4 – Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 8:30 am–10:10 am | 905/1 | Integrated Science | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| 8:30 am–10:40 am | 905/1 | Integrated Science (Braille) | 2 hours 10 minutes | |
| 10:40 am–11:10 am | — | Break | 30 minutes | |
| 11:10 am–12:40 pm | 907 | Social Studies | 1 hour 30 minutes | |
| 11:10 am–1:10 pm | 907 | Social Studies (Braille) | 2 hours | |
| 1:10 pm–2:00 pm | — | Break | 50 minutes | |
| 2:00 pm–3:40 pm | 911/2 | Creative Arts & Sports | 1 hour 40 minutes | |
| 2:00 pm–4:10 pm | 911/2 | Creative Arts & Sports (Braille) | 2 hours 10 minutes | |
| Day 5 – Friday, October 30, 2026 | 8:30 am–10:10 am | 912/1 | Pre-Technical Studies | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| 8:30 am–10:40 am | 912/1 | Pre-Technical Studies (Braille) | 2 hours 10 minutes | |
| 10:40 am–11:10 am | — | Break | 30 minutes | |
| 11:10 am–12:40 pm | 908 | Christian Religious Education (CRE) | 1 hour 30 minutes | |
| 11:10 am–1:10 pm | 908 | Christian Religious Education (CRE) (Braille) | 2 hours | |
| 11:10 am–12:40 pm | 909 | Islamic Religious Education (IRE) | 1 hour 30 minutes | |
| 11:10 am–1:10 pm | 909 | Islamic Religious Education (IRE) (Braille) | 2 hours | |
| 11:10 am–12:40 pm | 910 | Hindu Religious Education (HRE) | 1 hour 30 minutes | |
| 11:10 am–1:10 pm | 910 | Hindu Religious Education (HRE) (Braille) | 2 hours | |
| 1:10 pm–2:00 pm | — | Break | 50 minutes | |
| 2:00 pm–3:00 pm | 905/2 | Integrated Science | 1 hour | |
| 2:00 pm–3:30 pm | 905/2 | Integrated Science (Braille) | 1 hour 30 minutes |
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Instructions and Guidelines
Candidates are required to avail themselves for searching outside the assessment room and be seated at their desks or tables at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Morning sessions will begin at 8:30 am, with subsequent sessions following the timetable.
Those who arrive late must provide a satisfactory explanation to the supervisor. A paper will only be given to a candidate who arrives more than 30 minutes late under exceptional circumstances, making punctuality essential for all assessments.
Before starting, candidates should check that every page of the question paper is printed correctly. They must ensure their names and assessment numbers are correctly written on the question paper or answer script, and sign and date the answer booklet.
Candidates should immediately inform the supervisor if a map or other material referred to in the questions has not been provided. They must also follow general instructions on the first page of each paper, including directions on the number of questions to answer.
Responses should be written on both sides of the paper without using the margins. Candidates should begin each separate part of a question on a fresh line, clearly write the question number in the left-hand margin and follow the numbering system used in the question paper.
All responses must be written in blue or black ink using a fountain pen or ballpoint pen. Erasable pens are not allowed.
Pencils should only be used for diagrams and shading multiple-choice answer sheets, while mathematical and drawing instruments should be brought for subjects that require them.
KNEC has further advised candidates to read each question carefully and avoid writing information that has not been requested, as no marks will be awarded for irrelevant responses. They should also manage their time carefully to ensure they have adequate time to answer all questions.
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