Form four leavers seeking admission to pursue a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree must meet the specific cut-off points set by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).
According to KUCCPS, cut-off points are the weighted cluster points of the last competitively placed student in a given degree program.
Weighted cluster points are a KCSE examination graduate’s computed performance in four subjects required for admission to a given degree program, against that of the best candidates in the particular KCSE examination year.
It is based on the cluster’s subject requirements and the candidate’s overall performance. The points are computed to three decimal places to reduce the chances of applicants tying on points.
Bachelor of Education Arts Degree
The Bachelor of Education (Arts) is a four-year degree program that prepares teachers for secondary school.
It can also be suitable for people working in educational management and training.
The course focuses on producing graduates who effectively teach and provide leadership in secondary schools and other tertiary institutions in a technologically oriented society.
To apply for the Bachelor of Education (Arts) program, candidates must meet the minimum requirement of a C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
They must also have a minimum grade of C+ in two subjects, with at least one from English (ENG), Kiswahili (KIS), or Mathematics (MAT).
For the first subject, candidates can choose from a wide range of options, including History and Government (HAG), Geography (GEO), or Christian Religious Education (CRE).
Other eligible subjects include Islamic Religious Education (IRE), Hindu Religious Education (HRE), Social Studies (SSE), Home Science (HSC), Art and Design (ARD), Computer Studies (CMP), or any other subject in Group 5.
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KUCCPS Cut Off Points for Bachelor of Education (Arts) Across Universities
Kenyatta University leads with a cut-off of 33.267, followed by the University of Nairobi at 32.823, Maseno University at 32.183, and Egerton University at 31.659.
Kisii University and University of Eldoret have 31.313 and 31.031 respectively.
Chuka University and Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology record 30.607 and 30.555, while Maasai Mara University has 30.371.
The University of Kabianga and Karatina University are at 29.893 and 29.829, respectively. Kibabii University and Machakos University have 29.731 and 29.626. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology and Rongo University record 29.616 and 29.3, with the University of Embu at 29.506.
Kirinyaga University, Tom Mboya University, and Bomet University College have 28.808, 28.743, and 28.729.
Meru University of Science and Technology, Alupe University, Murang’a University of Technology, Kaimosi Friends University, and Laikipia University range from 28.638 to 28.335.
South Eastern Kenya University and Taita Taveta University have 27.173 and 27.099, while Mount Kenya University, Koitaleel Samoei University College, Moi University, and Tharaka University fall between 27.798 and 27.443.
Garissa University and Turkana University College record 25.908 and 25.215. Catholic University of Eastern Africa and Kabarak University have 24.559 and 24.368.
Daystar University sets its cut-off at 23.01, Africa International University 22.986, Great Lakes University of Kisumu 22.994, and the University of Eastern Africa.
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Baraton has a cutoff of 22.931, Nyandarua University College 22.918, Kenya Methodist University 22.697, Gretsa University 22.648, St. Paul’s University 23.215, Africa Nazarene University 23.186, and Tangaza University 23.678.
Management University of Africa, Presbyterian University of East Africa, Kenya Assemblies of God East University, The East African University, Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology, Islamic University of Kenya, Marist International University College, and Scott Christian University all record 21.858.
