Scramble for TTC Slots Begins as KUCCPS Opens for September Intake
Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened applications to public teacher training colleges (TTCs) as it continues to implement the phased placement process it adopted for various training institutions this year.
A total of 13,823 slots are available in the 36 public Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) for the September 2025 intake into the Diploma in Primary and Secondary Teacher Education programmes. The application period will run until March 20, 2025.
Currently, there are 3 colleges offering Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education, with a capacity to admit 2,735 students while the remaining 33 are offering Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, with 11,088 vacancies up for grabs. The vacancies are available in the following institutions.
Secondary Teacher Training Colleges
1. Kagumo TTC
2. Kibabii TTC
3. Lugari TTC
Primary Teacher Training Colleges
1. Aberdare TTC
2. Asumbi TTC
3. Bishop Mahon TTC
4. Bondo TTC
5. Borabu TTC
6. Bunyore TTC
7. Chesta TTC
8. Egoji TTC
9. Eregi TTC
10. Galana TTC
11. Garissa TTC
12. Kaimosi TTC
13. Kamwenja TTC
14. Kenyenya TTC
15. Kericho TTC
16. Kigari TTC
17. Kilimambogo TTC
18. Kitui TTC
19. Kwale TTC
20. Machakos TTC
21. Mandera TTC
22. Meru TTC
23. Migori TTC
24. Moi Baringo TTC
25. Mosoriot TTC
26. Murang’a TTC
27. Narok TTC
28. Seme TTC
29. Shanzu TTC
30. Tambach TTC
31. Tarbaj TTC
32. Thogoto TTC
33. Ugenya TTC
Applicants seeking a chance in the primary TTCs must have at least a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE or equivalent, while those seeking enrolment into Diploma in Secondary Education are required to have a minimum of C+ in KCSE or equivalent. Those with other qualifications different from KCSE should seek equation from Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) to enable them to apply.
KUCCPS is encouraging interested and qualified Form Four leavers from the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) cohort and those the from previous years to apply for the slots. The application is open to Kenyans and non-Kenyan citizens.
Applications are to be submitted online on the KUCCPS Student’s Portal, which is accessible through THIS LINK. Applicants are advised to be vigilant to avoid becoming victims of online fraudsters. Those who may require support are encouraged to visit KUCCPS offices at ACK Garden House on 1st Ngong Avenue, Community Area, Nairobi, any of the 58 Huduma Centres spread across the country or, any of the above-listed TTCs near them.