2025 KCSE Registration Now Open: Key Dates & What to Expect

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📢 Attention all students, parents, and teachers!

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially opened the registration portal for candidates sitting for the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination. Registration will be conducted strictly online, so it’s crucial for all schools and candidates to comply with the set deadlines.

Key Registration Details

✅ Opening Date: Monday, 17th February 2025
✅ Deadline: Friday, 28th March 2025
✅ Mode of Registration: Online via the KNEC portal

Who Should Register?

All Form Four students intending to sit for the 2025 KCSE must complete their registration before the deadline.
Private candidates should register through KNEC-approved examination centers.

How to Register

Schools will complete registration through the KNEC online portal.
Ensure that all candidate details—full names, date of birth, school details, and previous exam records (if applicable)—are correctly entered before submission.
Schools must verify and confirm all candidate information before finalizing registration.

Is There Late Registration?

🚨 No late registration will be allowed. KNEC has set strict deadlines, and any candidate who fails to register within the given period will not be able to sit for the KCSE exams.

Registration Fees

Government-sponsored students in public schools may have their fees covered by the government.
Private candidates should confirm their required fees at their designated registration centers.

Why Early Registration Matters

📌 Avoid last-minute complications that could lead to missing the exam.
📌 Ensures proper verification of candidate details to prevent errors on the exam day.
📌 Gives schools ample time to confirm and rectify any registration issues before submission.

Final Reminder

Time is running out! Schools, students, and parents are urged to complete the registration process early to avoid unnecessary delays. Visit the official KNEC website or consult your school administration for more details.

📢 Act now! Don’t wait until the last minute. Register early and avoid the rush!