Can I Do Business and Commerce With C+ (C plus) in KCSE?
Possibly. About 28 cluster points (C+ in every subject) reaches 34 of the 36 Business and Commerce degree courses in our data, with cut-offs running from 14.796 to 34.605. The most competitive courses are likely out of reach. There are other routes into this field below.
This is a guide, not a promise. Your real cluster points depend on your best subjects, and every programme has its own minimum subject requirements. Confirm on the official KUCCPS portal.
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Enter your own subject grades and see only the courses you qualify for.
Business and Commerce degree courses within reach at about 28 points
- Bachelor of Commerce50 unis
- Bachelor of Business Information Technology26 unis
- Bachelor of Business Management19 unis
- Bachelor in Business Administration10 unis
- Bachelor of Agribusiness Management7 unis
- Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management)7 unis
This shows a few examples. Check the courses and universities you can really get with your own subject grades.
See my real optionsCommon subject requirements for Business and Commerce
- Subject 1: Mathematics A/ Mathematics B, minimum MAT A/ MAT B
- Subject 2: Business Studies, minimum C+
- Subject 1: (Mathematics A/ Mathematics B) or Business Studies, minimum C or C+ Respectively
Business and Commerce at Diploma (TVET) level with C+
169 programmes in 130 institutions accept a mean grade of C+. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Business Management Level 688 colleges
- Diploma in Business Management67 colleges
- Diploma in Agribusiness Management3 colleges
- Diploma in Business Administration3 colleges
Business and Commerce at Certificate (TVET) level with C+
141 programmes in 116 institutions accept a mean grade of C+. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Business Management Level 584 colleges
- Certificate in Business Management35 colleges
- Craft in Business Management16 colleges
- Business Manager Level 54 colleges
Common questions
Can I do Business and Commerce with C+ in KCSE?
Possibly. About 28 cluster points (C+ in every subject) reaches 34 of the 36 Business and Commerce degree courses in our data, with cut-offs running from 14.796 to 34.605. The most competitive courses are likely out of reach. There are other routes into this field below.
What are the subject requirements for Business and Commerce?
The most common minimum subject requirements for Business and Commerce degree programmes are: Subject 1: Mathematics A/ Mathematics B, minimum MAT A/ MAT B; Subject 2: Business Studies, minimum C+; Subject 1: (Mathematics A/ Mathematics B) or Business Studies, minimum C or C+ Respectively. Requirements differ between programmes, so check the course page for the exact ones.
What is the KUCCPS cut-off for Business and Commerce courses?
Across 36 Business and Commerce degree courses in 71 universities, the latest cut-offs on record run from 14.796 to 34.605. Cut-offs change every year.
How do I check my exact Business and Commerce options?
Enter your KCSE grades into the CourseChecker tools. They check your mean grade, subject grades and cluster points against every programme and show only the Business and Commerce courses you qualify for.
Business and Commerce with other grades
Other courses with C+
CourseChecker is an independent helper, not KUCCPS. You apply and get placed on the official KUCCPS portal. Entry grades and cut-offs come from previous placements and can change every year.