Can I Do Mechanical Engineering With D- (D minus) in KCSE?
A Mechanical Engineering degree through KUCCPS needs at least a C+ mean grade, so D- 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 Mechanical Engineering options
Enter your own subject grades and see only the courses you qualify for.
Common subject requirements for Mechanical Engineering
- Subject 1: Mathematics A, minimum C+
- Subject 2: Physics, minimum C+
- Subject 3: Chemistry, minimum C+
Mechanical Engineering at Artisan level with D-
8 programmes in 8 institutions accept a mean grade of D-. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Mechanical Engineering Level 44 colleges
- Mechanical Production (Machine Operation) Level 43 colleges
- Mechanical Production (Milling and Fabrication) Level 41 college
Common questions
Can I do Mechanical Engineering with D- in KCSE?
A Mechanical Engineering degree through KUCCPS needs at least a C+ mean grade, so D- does not qualify for it directly. There are other routes into this field below.
What are the subject requirements for Mechanical Engineering?
The most common minimum subject requirements for Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering courses?
Across 7 Mechanical Engineering degree courses in 17 universities, the latest cut-offs on record run from 15.299 to 41.798. Cut-offs change every year.
How do I check my exact Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering courses you qualify for.
Mechanical Engineering 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.