Can I Do Engineering With C- (C minus) in KCSE?
A Engineering degree through KUCCPS needs at least a C+ mean grade, so C- does not qualify for it directly. 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.
Check your exact Engineering options
Enter your own subject grades and see only the courses you qualify for.
Common subject requirements for Engineering
- Subject 1: Mathematics A, minimum C+
- Subject 2: Physics, minimum C+
- Subject 3: Chemistry, minimum C+
Engineering at Diploma (TVET) level with C-
526 programmes in 188 institutions accept a mean grade of C-. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Civil Engineering Level 683 colleges
- Electrical Engineering (Power Option) Level 656 colleges
- Automotive Engineering Level 651 colleges
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering41 colleges
Engineering at KMTC level with C-
11 programmes in 1 institution accept a mean grade of C-. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Certificate in Medical Engineering1 college
Engineering at Artisan level with C-
27 programmes in 25 institutions accept a mean grade of C-. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Automotive Engineering Level 411 colleges
- Artisan in Automotive Engineering5 colleges
- Artisan Automotive Engineering4 colleges
- Mechanical Engineering Level 44 colleges
Common questions
Can I do Engineering with C- in KCSE?
A Engineering degree through KUCCPS needs at least a C+ mean grade, so C- does not qualify for it directly. There are other routes into this field below.
What are the subject requirements for Engineering?
The most common minimum subject requirements for 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 Engineering courses?
Across 62 Engineering degree courses in 24 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 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 Engineering courses you qualify for.
Engineering 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.