Can I Do Nursing With D (D plain) in KCSE?
A Nursing 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 Nursing options
Enter your own subject grades and see only the courses you qualify for.
Common subject requirements for Nursing
- Subject 1: Biology, minimum C+
- Subject 2: Chemistry, minimum C+
- Subject 3: Mathematics A / Physics, minimum C+
Common questions
Can I do Nursing with D in KCSE?
A Nursing degree through KUCCPS needs at least a C+ mean grade, so D does not qualify for it directly.
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 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.