What Can I Study With D- (D minus) in KCSE?
A mean grade of D- is below the C+ that KUCCPS requires for degree programmes, but you still have good options at other levels. 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 D-
Degree programmes through KUCCPS need a minimum mean grade of C+, so D- does not qualify for a degree directly. Many students start with a diploma or certificate and move up later. See the levels below.
Certificate (TVET) courses with D-
3 programmes in 3 institutions accept a mean grade of D-. Most programmes at this level ask for at least D. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
Popular programmes
- Banking and Finance Level 53 colleges
Artisan courses with D-
997 programmes in 216 institutions accept a mean grade of D-. 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
Not open at D-
- Diploma (TVET): starts from a mean grade of D
- KMTC: starts from a mean grade of D+
- TTC (teacher training): starts from a mean grade of C+
- Utalii (hospitality): starts from a mean grade of C-
Common questions
Can I join university with D- in KCSE?
Degree programmes through KUCCPS need a minimum mean grade of C+, so D- does not qualify for a degree. You can still study at diploma, certificate or artisan level, and many students later bridge to a degree.
Can I do a diploma with D-?
TVET diploma programmes in our data start from a mean grade of D, so D- is below the entry level. Certificate and artisan courses are the options to look at.
Which KMTC courses can I do with D-?
KMTC programmes in our data start from a mean grade of D+, so D- is below the entry level for KMTC.
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.