Can I Do Economics With C- (C minus) in KCSE?
A Economics degree through KUCCPS needs at least a C+ mean grade, so C- 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 Economics options
Enter your own subject grades and see only the courses you qualify for.
Common subject requirements for Economics
- Subject 1: Mathematics A, minimum C+
- Subject 2: English / Kiswahili / KSL, minimum C
- Subject 1: Mathematics A, minimum C
Common questions
Can I do Economics with C- in KCSE?
A Economics degree through KUCCPS needs at least a C+ mean grade, so C- does not qualify for it directly.
What are the subject requirements for Economics?
The most common minimum subject requirements for Economics degree programmes are: Subject 1: Mathematics A, minimum C+; Subject 2: English / Kiswahili / KSL, minimum C; Subject 1: Mathematics A, minimum C. Requirements differ between programmes, so check the course page for the exact ones.
What is the KUCCPS cut-off for Economics courses?
Across 31 Economics degree courses in 46 universities, the latest cut-offs on record run from 14.796 to 30.581. Cut-offs change every year.
How do I check my exact Economics 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 Economics courses you qualify for.
Economics 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.