The Ministry of Education has officially released the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) results for the 2025 intake, signaling the beginning of a new academic journey for thousands of students across the country.
Alongside this announcement, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has also opened its portal for applications for the 2025–2026 student loans and scholarships.
Students who sat for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations can now access their placement results through the KUCCPS online portal. To do so, candidates should:
- Visit the official KUCCPS website at https://kuccps.net.
- Click on the “Student’s Portal” link or go directly to https://students.kuccps.net/login/.
- Log in using their KCSE Index Number, the year they sat for their exam (2024), and their password—either their KCPE Index Number or birth certificate number.
Once logged in, the student can view the institution they have been placed in and the specific course they will be studying.
The placement results come just in time as HELB officially launched its loan and scholarship application process for the 2025-2026 academic year. First-time applicants—typically students joining universities or TVET colleges for the first time—must apply through the www.hef.co.ke portal.
Continuing students, however, can access the application by dialing *642# or using the HELB mobile app.
In its statement, HELB advised all prospective beneficiaries to apply early to avoid common problems experienced when applications are left to the last minute. The application deadline has been set for August 31, 2025.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba urged students to take full advantage of the government’s support structures, including HELB, to pursue higher education. He noted that the release of KUCCPS placement results and the HELB application opening are crucial steps in ensuring seamless transitions to tertiary institutions.
For many learners, this is the final hurdle before setting foot into universities and colleges. It is therefore vital for students to act promptly—checking their placement status and applying for financial assistance—to secure their academic futures.
These developments represent the government’s commitment to expanding access to higher education and easing the financial burden on students and their families.
