The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) sets minimum subject requirements for admission to Architectural and Quantity Surveying degree programmes.
Prospective students must meet these criteria to qualify for placement in accredited universities across Kenya.
KUCCPS Requirements For Bachelor of Architectural Studies / Bachelor of Architecture
The Bachelor of Architectural Studies / Bachelor of Architecture programme is offered at several Kenyan universities, including the Technical University of Mombasa, the Technical University of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, the University of Nairobi, and Kenyatta University.
Admission cutoff points vary by year and institution. In 2023, the approximate range was 38.3 to 42.9 cluster points, while in 2022, it ranged from 40.5 to 43.8 cluster points.
Applicants must also meet subject-specific requirements, including a minimum grade of C+ in Mathematics, C+ in Physics, and C+ in either English or Kiswahili. These are essential for the technical and design aspects of architectural studies.
Here is a summary table for KUCCPS considerations for students pursuing architectural programmes;
| University | Programme | 2022 Cut‑off | 2023 Cut‑off |
| Technical University of Mombasa | Bachelor of Architectural Studies / Bachelor of Architecture | 40.571 | 38.365 |
| Technical University of Kenya | Bachelor of Architectural Studies / Bachelor of Architecture | 41.962 | 41.035 |
| Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT) | Bachelor of Architectural Studies / Bachelor of Architecture | 42.528 | 41.803 |
| University of Nairobi | Bachelor of Architectural Studies / Bachelor of Architecture | 43.794 | 42.990 |
| Kenyatta University | Bachelor of Architecture | 42.407 | 41.494 |
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying
The Bachelor of Quantity Surveying programme is offered at several Kenyan universities, including the Technical University of Mombasa, the Technical University of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, and the University of Nairobi.
KUCCPS admission cutoff points are competitive, with approximate ranges for 2023 of 38.4-40.2 cluster points and for 2022 of 40.5-41.6 cluster points. Some 2023 data for specific institutions were not available.
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Applicants are required to meet minimum subject grades of C+ in Mathematics, C+ in Physics, and C+ in either English or Kiswahili.
| University | Programme | 2022 Cut-off | 2023 Cut-off |
| Technical University of Mombasa | Bachelor of Quantity Surveying | — | — |
| Technical University of Kenya | Bachelor of Quantity Surveying | 40.533 | 38.424 |
| JKUAT | Bachelor of Quantity Surveying | 41.641 | 39.763 |
| University of Nairobi | Bachelor of Quantity Surveying | 40.993 | 40.232 |
Steps to Calculate KCSE 2025 Cluster Points
To calculate KCSE 2025 points ahead of KUCCPS placement, the following steps are followed:
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- Identify Cluster Subjects
Determine the four subjects required for your intended course. For example, Medicine requires Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics, and English or Kiswahili. - Convert Grades to Points
Use the KUCCPS grading scale to convert your KCSE grades into points: A=12, A-=11, B+=10, B=9, B-=8, C+=7, C=6, C-=5, D+=4, D=3, D-=2, E=1. - Sum Cluster Subject Points
Add the points from the selected subjects to get your total cluster points r. This total will determine your eligibility for placement in your preferred university course - Use Overall Aggregate
Determine your overall KCSE aggregate points t. - Apply Formula
Insert r, R, t, and T into the weighted cluster points formula to compute C. The official calculation is available on the KUCCPS portal.
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