How To Check KCSE Examination Results

The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination is an examination that is taken at the completion of Secondary Education i.e after the four (4) year cycle in secondary education.

The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination is normally offered in November or December every year, and is open to all bona fide residents of Kenya who meet the examination requirements as stipulated by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

Holders of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) can then proceed to tertiary institutions to pursue a degree, diploma, certificate, etc.

Earlier on, you could only check your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results by directly going to your high school. Now however, you can now do it online and also via SMS.

This article will show you how.

Checking Your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Examination Results Online

To check your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results online, simply:

1. Visit the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) website via this link https://www.knec-portal.ac.ke/
2. Once there, select the online results option on the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) side of the portal.
3. Next, Log in using your login details.
4. Once done, type in your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) index number and submit.
5. Your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results will be displayed on the screen.

While you can download or print your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results, you will still need to visit your school for the original results slip.

Checking Your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Examination Results Via SMS

To check your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results via SMS, simply:

1. Send an SMS with your index number to the SMS shortcode ‘20076’. Keep in mind mobile service provider’s SMS rates will apply.
2. A response containing your results, will be sent to you.

Please keep in mind that the initial results released, might be prone to mistakes. Due to that, the most legitimate results are those published in your hard copy results slip.

If you have any issues or grievances regarding your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results, make sure you raise them within a month of the results being released.