KUCCPS Opens Second Revision Window For 2026 Course Applications, Sets New Date

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced a second revision window for students seeking placement into universities and colleges, offering fresh hope to thousands of applicants who may miss the current application deadline or fail to secure their preferred courses.

The current KUCCPS application portal is set to officially close at midnight on May 6, 2026, ending the first phase of course applications for students who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.

However, KUCCPS Chief Executive Officer Agnes Wahome confirmed on Wednesday, May 6, that students will be granted another opportunity to revise their course selections between May 16 and May 22, 2026.

According to Wahome, the second revision exercise is intended to ensure that every qualified student gets a fair chance to secure placement in an institution of higher learning.

She noted that candidates who fail to submit their applications before the current deadline, as well as those who may not qualify for their initially selected programmes, will still have another opportunity to make adjustments and apply for available courses.

“For those who may not meet today’s deadline or fail to secure their initial choices, there will be a second chance. No student will be left behind,” Wahome said.

She further explained that once the application portal closes, KUCCPS will begin processing the submitted applications before reopening the system for the second revision exercise.

“Following the closure of the portal tonight, we will process applications and then re-open for a Second Revision from May 16 to May 22, 2026, for those who may need to adjust their choices,” she added.

The announcement came as KUCCPS issued a final appeal to 2025 KCSE candidates to complete and submit their applications before the midnight deadline, warning that many students had not yet finalised their applications despite having begun them.

While the placement agency reported that over 80 per cent of candidates had already selected their preferred courses, Wahome cautioned that a significant number of students still had incomplete applications sitting in their course baskets.

She stressed that simply selecting programmes without submitting them does not count as a successful application.

“Adding programmes to the course basket is not an application. You must complete the process and submit your choices before the midnight deadline,” Wahome reiterated.

Data released by KUCCPS showed that out of the 268,714 students who attained the minimum university entry grade of C+, about 207,308 candidates, representing approximately 77 per cent, had successfully submitted their applications by the morning of May 6.

The placement agency also moved to reassure parents and students that there is adequate capacity across universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to accommodate all eligible applicants.

According to KUCCPS, this year’s placement exercise covers 508 institutions, including public and private universities, constituent colleges, national polytechnics, and TVET institutions.

Together, the institutions are offering more than 1.4 million available slots for students pursuing different academic and technical programmes.

Out of the total capacity, universities account for 322,396 slots, while TVET institutions have over 1.1 million vacancies, highlighting the government’s continued push to promote technical and vocational education as a key pathway for employment and skills development.

Education stakeholders have welcomed the second revision window, saying it will provide relief to students who may have experienced technical challenges, delays in accessing the portal, or uncertainty while selecting courses.

The second revision phase is also expected to help students secure alternative programmes when competition for certain university courses remains high.

KUCCPS has therefore urged all eligible candidates to remain vigilant, follow official communication channels, and ensure their applications are properly submitted before the processing stage begins.

Students who fail to secure placement in the first application phase are expected to use the upcoming revision period to review available programmes and select courses that match their qualifications and career interests.

As the first application phase comes to an end, KUCCPS maintains that the placement process is designed to ensure fairness, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all qualified learners seeking admission into higher learning institutions across the country.

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