No longer do you need to physically visit your school to obtain your KCSE results. Nowadays, accessing KCSE results is convenient and can be done online, right from the comfort of your home. Additionally, you have the option to inquire about the results for the entire school if necessary. All you need is to be familiar with the process of checking KCSE results through online platforms and via SMS.
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After four years of secondary school studies, students must prepare for the final and most important hurdle, the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam. Once you have completed your exams, you must wait a few weeks to get KNEC KCSE results. If you performed well in the exams, enrolling in a tertiary institution is the next step.
How to check KCSE results online
KCSE began at the beginning of March, with candidates countrywide sitting for the month-long exams. After students complete the gruelling tests, they eagerly await results that will determine their future.
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Getting KCSE results online is just a click away, thanks to technological advancement. The only requirement is a device capable of accessing the internet, preferably a smartphone. Then, simply follow the steps listed below on how to check KCSE results online for an individual candidate.
- Launch the KNEC portal on your browser.
- Click on the Results tab.
- Select the year you sat for your KCSE exams from the drop-down list.
- Enter your index number and press the submit button.
- A breakdown of results will be displayed in just a few seconds, depending on your internet speed.
How to check KCSE results for a whole school
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If you are a school principal, checking KCSE results online is possible. You can download and print the KCSE results of your students using this procedure.
- Open any browser on your computer.
- Visit the KNEC online portal.
- Log in to the portal using the username and password you provided during registration. If you are new to the portal, click on the registration tab to create an account.
- Once you have logged in to the portal, you should search for the tab labelled From Index. You should then proceed to key in the index number of the first candidate. In the box labelled ‘To Index Number’, key in the index number of the last candidate in your school.
- You should then proceed to click on ‘View Report’.
- Once all the slips have been loaded, you should click on the Export tab.
- Select the format that you wish, either Word or PDF.
- All the slips will be saved on your computer. You can proceed to print the slips.
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How to get KCSE results via SMS
Accessing KCSE results using a text message charged Ksh25 for the service and only takes a few minutes. If you have a Safaricom, Airtel or Telkom line, you should follow these simple steps to access your KNEC KCSE results via SMS.
- Type your Index number in the text message.
- Send it to 20076.
- There should be no space between the index number and KCPE. For example, 00000000000KCSE.
- You might be forced to wait for a few minutes before you get the results depending on the number of requests being made at that particular time.
How to download result slips
You might find yourself in a situation where you must present your KCSE result slip, but you do not have a soft or hard copy. No panic is needed because you can easily download the slip from the KNEC portal. Here are the simple steps you should follow.
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- Log in to the KNEC portal and navigate to the Online Result Slip tab
- Click on the Examination Results tab.
- Choose the KCSE exam and the year.
- Then press the Download button.
Students sitting for the KCSE exams. Photo: @NairobiNews
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Once you have downloaded your result slip, you need to verify whether all the details are correct. For example, check your surname, name, secondary school, and subject and grade. If something is wrong, you should get in touch with the Kenya examinations council immediately without fail.
The above procedure should come in handy if you were stuck on how to get KCSE results online for a candidate or the entire school. It is all about choosing the most convenient method for you, either online or via SMS, and going for it.
Tuko.co.ke published an article about KCSE examination timetable, dates, and instructions. The KNEC KCSE examination timetable is one of the key factors determining how the candidates will perform in their national examinations. It offers a comprehensive guide on the specific date and time each paper will be done.
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The KCSE examination timetable had to undergo changes since the schools were closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Students who were worried about transitioning to the next stage in education can finally sit for their form four exams and wait to join the universities of their choice.
Tuko.co.ke also published a list of the most marketable courses in Kenya. The course one chooses can determine how easily one gets job opportunities after graduating.
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For example, the demand for skilled copywriters is on the rise in Kenya. Businesses of all sizes understand the power of effective online communication, and those who can write copy that converts are in high demand. This translates into competitive salaries and ample job opportunities.
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