Can I Do Civil Engineering With A- (A minus) in KCSE?
Yes, you can aim for Civil Engineering. If you scored A- in every subject (about 44 cluster points), all 5 Civil Engineering degree courses in our data have a lowest cut-off you can reach.
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.
Check your exact Civil Engineering options
Enter your own subject grades and see only the courses you qualify for.
Civil Engineering degree courses within reach at about 44 points
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering13 unis
- Bachelor of Education Technology (Civil Engineering)2 unis
- Bachelor of Technology (Civil Engineering Technology)2 unis
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)1 uni
- Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering1 uni
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 Civil Engineering
- Subject 1: Mathematics A, minimum C+
- Subject 2: Physics, minimum C+
- Subject 3: Chemistry, minimum C+
Civil Engineering at Diploma (TVET) level with A-
135 programmes in 105 institutions accept a mean grade of A-. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Civil Engineering Level 683 colleges
- Diploma in Civil Engineering36 colleges
- Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering5 colleges
- Building and Civil Engineering Level 64 colleges
Common questions
Can I do Civil Engineering with A- in KCSE?
Yes, you can aim for Civil Engineering. If you scored A- in every subject (about 44 cluster points), all 5 Civil Engineering degree courses in our data have a lowest cut-off you can reach.
What are the subject requirements for Civil Engineering?
The most common minimum subject requirements for Civil Engineering degree programmes are: Subject 1: Mathematics A, minimum C+; Subject 2: Physics, minimum C+; Subject 3: Chemistry, minimum C+. Requirements differ between programmes, so check the course page for the exact ones.
What is the KUCCPS cut-off for Civil Engineering courses?
Across 5 Civil Engineering degree courses in 15 universities, the latest cut-offs on record run from 15.299 to 44.267. Cut-offs change every year.
How do I check my exact Civil Engineering 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 Civil Engineering courses you qualify for.
Civil Engineering with other grades
Other courses with A-
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.