Can I Do Computer Science With D (D plain) in KCSE?
A Computer Science degree through KUCCPS needs at least a C+ mean grade, so D does not qualify for it directly.
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.
Common subject requirements for Computer Science
- Subject 1: Mathematics A, minimum C+
- Subject 2: Physics, minimum C+
- Subject 3: English / Kiswahili / KSL, minimum C
Common questions
Can I do Computer Science with D in KCSE?
A Computer Science degree through KUCCPS needs at least a C+ mean grade, so D does not qualify for it directly.
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 D
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.