The KCSE Results 2024 grading system is based on a 12-point scale, where candidates are awarded grades according to their performance in individual subjects. Each subject is graded from A (the highest) to E (the lowest), with corresponding points assigned to each grade. Here’s how the KCSE grading system works:
KCSE Grading Scale
- A: 12 points (80-100%)
- A-: 11 points (75-79%)
- B+: 10 points (70-74%)
- B: 9 points (65-69%)
- B-: 8 points (60-64%)
- C+: 7 points (55-59%)
- C: 6 points (50-54%)
- C-: 5 points (45-49%)
- D+: 4 points (40-44%)
- D: 3 points (35-39%)
- D-: 2 points (30-34%)
- E: 1 point (0-29%)
How the KCSE Results Are Calculated
Each candidate is required to take a minimum of seven subjects, which includes three compulsory subjects (English, Kiswahili, and Mathematics) and four electives. The final grade is derived from the best seven subjects, including the three core subjects.
The total points across the best seven subjects are calculated and divided by seven to determine the average grade. This grading system is used to rank students and determine their eligibility for university admission and other higher learning institutions.
Importance of the KCSE Grading System
The grading system helps ensure a fair assessment of candidates’ academic capabilities. It provides a clear and standardized evaluation, which universities and colleges use to select qualified students. Those scoring C+ and above typically qualify for direct entry to universities, while those scoring lower grades can apply for diploma, certificate, or vocational courses through institutions like the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).
The KCSE grading system plays a crucial role in shaping a student’s academic future and provides clear guidance for post-secondary education and career paths.