Can I Do Nursing With B- (B minus) in KCSE?
Possibly. About 32 cluster points (B- in every subject) reaches 1 of the 4 Nursing degree courses in our data, with cut-offs running from 28.948 to 42.049. The most competitive courses are likely out of reach. 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 Nursing options
Enter your own subject grades and see only the courses you qualify for.
Nursing degree courses within reach at about 32 points
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 Nursing
- Subject 1: Biology, minimum C+
- Subject 2: Chemistry, minimum C+
- Subject 3: Mathematics A / Physics, minimum C+
Nursing at KMTC level with B-
46 programmes in 1 institution accept a mean grade of B-. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Certificate in Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nursing1 college
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing1 college
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing1 college
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing & Midwifery1 college
Common questions
Can I do Nursing with B- in KCSE?
Possibly. About 32 cluster points (B- in every subject) reaches 1 of the 4 Nursing degree courses in our data, with cut-offs running from 28.948 to 42.049. The most competitive courses are likely out of reach. There are other routes into this field below.
What are the subject requirements for Nursing?
The most common minimum subject requirements for Nursing degree programmes are: Subject 1: Biology, minimum C+; Subject 2: Chemistry, minimum C+; Subject 3: Mathematics A / Physics, minimum C+. Requirements differ between programmes, so check the course page for the exact ones.
What is the KUCCPS cut-off for Nursing courses?
Across 4 Nursing degree courses in 38 universities, the latest cut-offs on record run from 28.948 to 42.049. Cut-offs change every year.
How do I check my exact Nursing 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 Nursing courses you qualify for.
Nursing with other grades
Other courses with B-
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.