Can I Do Computer Science With A- (A minus) in KCSE?
Yes, you can aim for Computer Science. If you scored A- in every subject (about 44 cluster points), all 5 Computer Science 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 Computer Science options
Enter your own subject grades and see only the courses you qualify for.
Computer Science degree courses within reach at about 44 points
- Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)50 unis
- Bachelor of Science (Mathematics & Computer Science)13 unis
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science3 unis
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics1 uni
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics & Computer Science1 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 Computer Science
- Subject 1: Mathematics A, minimum C+
- Subject 2: Physics, minimum C+
- Subject 3: English / Kiswahili / KSL, minimum C
Computer Science at Diploma (TVET) level with A-
32 programmes in 32 institutions accept a mean grade of A-. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Computer Science Level 624 colleges
- Diploma in Computer Science8 colleges
Computer Science at TTC (teacher training) level with A-
1 programme in 1 institution accept a mean grade of A-. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education in Mathematics and Computer Science1 college
Common questions
Can I do Computer Science with A- in KCSE?
Yes, you can aim for Computer Science. If you scored A- in every subject (about 44 cluster points), all 5 Computer Science degree courses in our data have a lowest cut-off you can reach.
What are the subject requirements for Computer Science?
The most common minimum subject requirements for Computer Science degree programmes are: Subject 1: Mathematics A, minimum C+; Subject 2: Physics, minimum C+; Subject 3: English / Kiswahili / KSL, minimum C. Requirements differ between programmes, so check the course page for the exact ones.
What is the KUCCPS cut-off for Computer Science courses?
Across 5 Computer Science degree courses in 52 universities, the latest cut-offs on record run from 18.126 to 44.401. Cut-offs change every year.
How do I check my exact Computer Science 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 Computer Science courses you qualify for.
Computer Science 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.