What Can I Study With A- (A minus) in KCSE?
With a mean grade of A- you meet the KUCCPS minimum for degree programmes (C+). Below is what is open to you at each level, based on the entry grades in our data. Always confirm on the official KUCCPS portal.
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Degree courses with A-
If you scored A- in every subject, your cluster points would be about 44 out of 48. At that level, 711 of the 713 degree courses in our data have a latest cut-off you can reach at at least one university. Your real cluster points depend on your best subjects for each cluster, so they can be higher or lower.
- Bachelor of Education (Arts)56 unis
- Bachelor of Commerce50 unis
- Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)50 unis
- Bachelor of Education (Science)40 unis
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing35 unis
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology31 unis
- Bachelor of Business Information Technology26 unis
- Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science25 unis
These are only a sample. Which degree courses can YOU get depends on your subject grades and cluster points.
Show my full degree listDiploma (TVET) courses with A-
2987 programmes in 277 institutions accept a mean grade of A-. Most programmes at this level ask for at least C-. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
Popular programmes
- Human Resource Management Level 6103 colleges
- ICT Technician Level 694 colleges
- Supply Chain Management Level 690 colleges
- Business Management Level 688 colleges
- Social Work and Community Development Level 684 colleges
KMTC courses with A-
342 programmes in 1 institution accept a mean grade of A-. Most programmes at this level ask for at least C. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
Popular programmes
- Certificate in Community Health Assistant1 college
- Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology1 college
- Certificate in Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nursing1 college
- Certificate in Medical Emergency Technician1 college
- Certificate in Medical Engineering1 college
TTC (teacher training) courses with A-
24 programmes in 3 institutions accept a mean grade of A-. Most programmes at this level ask for at least C+. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
Popular programmes
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education in Wood Technology and Biology3 colleges
- Diploma in Secondary Teachers Education in Biology and Mathematics3 colleges
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education in Agriculture and Biology2 colleges
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education in Biology and Geography2 colleges
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education in English and Geography2 colleges
Utalii (hospitality) courses with A-
8 programmes in 1 institution accept a mean grade of A-. Most programmes at this level ask for at least C. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
Popular programmes
- Certificate in Housekeeping and Laundry Operations1 college
- Certificate in Pastry and Bakery1 college
- Certificate in Tour Guiding & Administration1 college
- Certificate in Travel and Tour Operations1 college
- Diploma in Food & Beverage Management1 college
Certificate (TVET) courses with A-
710 programmes in 208 institutions accept a mean grade of A-. Most programmes at this level ask for at least D. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
Popular programmes
- Supply Chain Management Level 5110 colleges
- Business Management Level 584 colleges
- Office Administration Level 567 colleges
- Human Resource Management Level 555 colleges
- Certificate in Business Management35 colleges
Artisan courses with A-
997 programmes in 216 institutions accept a mean grade of A-. Most programmes at this level ask for at least E. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
Popular programmes
- Plumbing Level 4102 colleges
- Electrical Installation Level 470 colleges
- Masonry Level 469 colleges
- Artisan in Plumbing43 colleges
- Artisan in Electrical Installation41 colleges
Common questions
Can I join university with A- in KCSE?
Yes, you meet the minimum mean grade for degree programmes, which is C+. Which degrees you actually get depends on your cluster points and on the subject requirements of each programme. If you scored A- in every subject, your cluster points would be about 44 out of 48, and 711 of the 713 degree courses in our data have a latest cut-off at or below that.
Can I do a diploma with A-?
Yes. 2987 TVET diploma programmes in 277 institutions accept a mean grade of A-, and most TVET diplomas ask for at least C-.
Which KMTC courses can I do with A-?
342 KMTC programmes in our data accept a mean grade of A-. KMTC also checks specific subject grades for each course, so use the checker below with your own results.
How do I find the exact courses I qualify for?
Enter your KCSE grades into the CourseChecker tools. They check your mean grade, your subject grades and your cluster points against every programme, and show only the courses you qualify for.
Other KCSE grades
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.