UPDATE: The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced the reopening of its online portal to allow applications for Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) placement.
In a statement on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, KUCCPS stated that it has re-opened the online application portal to fill vacancies in 21 KMTC courses that still have available slots for the March 2025 intake.
“KUCCPS has re-opened the online application portal seeking to fill 21 KMTC courses that still have slots for the March 2025 intake,” read the statement.
According to the placement service, the portal will remain open until March 4, 2025.
Earlier, the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) invited applications for training opportunities at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. The application portal opened on Friday, January 24, 2025.
In a press release shared on its social media platforms, KUCCPS invited 2024 KCSE candidates to apply for placement at their preferred KMTC and TVET colleges.
“Form four leavers who sat their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination in 2024 can now apply for placement to KMTC and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges of their choice,” read the statement.
The placement service said it has adopted a phased application process for the first time, starting with Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) and the TVET colleges, to allow students enrolling for the March intake to apply on time. The portal will remain open for 21 days and close on 14 February 2025.”
KUCCPS Opens portal for KMTC and TVET Applications
KUCCPS CEO, Dr. Agnes Mercy Wahome, explained that the phased application process was introduced to address the varying intake schedules of different institutions. She highlighted that this approach ensures students transitioning to colleges like KMTC and TVETs can do so without delays.
“Universities and Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) normally have their intakes later in the year while KMTC and TVETs admit theirs in January, March and May, hence the need to have a phased application process to enable students transition to colleges promptly,” says KUCCPS CEO Dr. Agnes Mercy Wahome.
Eligible Groups for The Placement Service Applications
Form Four leavers who sat the KCSE examination from the year 2000 to 2024 are eligible to apply for the slots. Applications for degree programmes and TTCs will follow thereafter at dates that will be announced.
Candidates who will re-sit their KCSE examination this year will also have an opportunity to apply for KMTC and TVET programmes, using their improved grades, for the September intake.
Dr. Wahome noted that there was an increase in training opportunities both in TVET institutions and KMTC. For instance, KMTC has availed opportunities in 90 campuses in 2025, compared to 87 in 2024.
Three new KMTC campuses were opened recently in Kerio Valley, Marimanti and Marsabit.
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KMTC has also increased the number of campuses offering popular courses such as Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (49 campuses), Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (30 campuses), Certificate in Community Health Assistant (47 campuses) and Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology (36 campuses).
Similarly, over 260 TVET institutions including university TVET institutes, national polytechnics and other TVET institutions under the Ministry of Education as well as TVETS under other line ministries are available for application.
“We encourage applicants to select TVET institutions and KMTC campuses within their localities as this will make it cheaper for them to operate from their homes,” said Dr. Wahome.
Noting KMTC’s recent additions, including programmes in Community Health and new diplomas in Health Insurance Management and Mortuary Science, Dr. Wahome urged students to take advantage of the opportunities.
Detailed application guidelines and requirements are available on the KUCCPS portal (students.kuccps.net) and website (www.kuccps.ac.ke).
Applications can only be submitted online, and applicants are urged to avoid online fraudsters. KUCCPS will provide support through a national exercise involving designated colleges and Huduma Centres in all 47 counties.
Step by Step Guide on how to Apply
1. Create a KUCCPS Account:
• Visit the KUCCPS website: students.kuccps.net.
• Click on the “Create Account” button.
• Enter your KCSE Index Number, KCSE Year, and use either your Birth Certificate Number or KCPE Index Number as the Password.
2. Login to Your KUCCPS Account:
Use the credentials you created to log in to your account.
3. Navigate to the Application Portal:
On the KUCCPS website, click on the “Apply” tab.
4. Select Your Preferred Course:
• Browse through the available KMTC and TVET programs.
• Note down the Programme Codes for the courses you are interested in.
5. Fill Out the Application Form:
• Enter the Programme Codes in the relevant form on the application portal.
• Ensure you meet the minimum requirements for each program.
6. Review and Submit Your Application:
• Double-check all the information you have entered.
• Submit your application.
7. Confirm Your Application:
Check the “Application/Revision” tab or the “Dashboard” tab to confirm that your application has been submitted successfully.
About the Placement Service
KUCCPS is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Education, established by the Universities Act No. 42 of 2012.
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It coordinates government-sponsored student placement to universities and colleges, disseminates information on available programmes, and develops career guidance programmes for students.
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