Before selecting a course to pursue in College or University it is necessary that you understand how the kuccps cluster points are calculated. These cluster points determine whether you qualify for a certain course or not.
What are kuccps cluster points?
Weighted cluster points are a KCSE examination graduate’s computed performance in four subjects required for admission to a given degree programme against that of the best candidates in the particular KCSE examination year.
Keep in mind that it is based on cluster subject requirements and the overall performance of a candidate.
Now, the points are computed to three decimal places to reduce chances of applicants tying on points.
How to Calculate Cluster Points KUCCPS
The formula below is used when calculating weight cluster points
w=√(r/m*api/spi)*48
The symbols in that formula have specified meaning.
Symbol description.
| S/N | Symbol | Description |
| 1 | w | Weighted Cluster Point |
| 2 | c | Raw Cluster Point |
| 3 | a | Aggregate Cluster Point |
| 4 | m | Maximum performance index per cluster for all students and subjects |
| 5 | r | Raw cluster performance index per cluster for all subjects enrolled |
| 6 | api | Aggregate performance index |
| 7 | spi | Maximum performance index |
Different tertiary institutions all use own cluster even for similar classes. As thus, the cluster points cut off for the same course in different institutions are not similar.
These dynamics collectively necessitate the need for students to determine their cluster points before settling on a particular course of study.
Factors that influence cluster points
Below are some of the factors that influence the grading system regarding clusters
1. Cluster Subjects for A Student
Group Subjects Selection Recommended
Group I Mathematics Compulsory 3
English
Kiswahili
Group II Physics At least two 2
Chemistry
Biology
Group III Geography At least one 1
CRE
History & Govt
Hindu Rel. Ed
Group IV Aviation
Comp Studies
Woodwork
Metal Work
Electricity
Art and design
Power mechanics
Building and construction
Group V German
Arabic
French
Business studies
Music
2. Grade Points
Every academic course offered in higher learning require a minimum of four primary subjects. For this reason, cluster point calculation encompasses these subjects irrespective of its group. Below is a breakdown of KCSE grading points.
Grade Points
A 12
A- 11
B+ 10
B 9
B- 8
C+ 7
C 6
C- 5
D+ 4
D 3
D- 2
E 1
3. Raw cluster points
Raw cluster points are calculated using four grading subjects concerning the course requirements
Subject Grade Grading points
Mathematics A- 11
Physics B- 8
Chemistry B 9
Business studies A- 11
39 -raw cluster points
After directing the public on how to calculate cluster points for universities admissions, Kuccps is now in the limelight of receiving student placement results.
Many students are reportedly experiencing difficult times in comprehending how to calculate KCSE cluster points.
The ambivalence affects the placement process with many students likely to land on unpredictable courses.
The ongoing second revision grants applicants who did not participate in the first revision.
The exercise mainly features students who qualified for the government-sponsored program by attaining at least a C+ in their aggregate mean grade in KCSE national examination
It is now easier to calculate cluster points for intake using JAB compliant formulas.
The process has continually been simplified to help applicant focus on proper career choice as opposed to hard metrics.
You should also note that all cluster point values are edited annually by KUCCPS.
