The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has reopened its application portal for the March 2026 intake into the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), offering a second chance for eligible students who missed out earlier or who were not placed in January.
This development is particularly important for learners with KCSE mean grades of C and D, who often find it challenging to secure placement through other tertiary routes.
Who Can Apply?
The reopening of the portal targets:
KCSE holders who were not placed during the January 2026 KMTC placement round; and
First-time applicants who have not yet applied for KMTC courses.
The minimum eligibility requirement is a mean grade of D or above, making these programmes more accessible to a wider group of learners.
Available Diploma & Certificate Programmes
Students now have access to 31 medical and health-related courses across various KMTC campuses nationwide. These include both diploma and certificate programmes that align with Kenya’s public health needs:
Diploma Courses
Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Pharmacy
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Radiography & Imaging
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Public Health
Nutrition & Dietetics
Medical Social Work
Health Records & Information Technology
Emergency Medical Technology
Orthopaedic Technology
Speech and Language Therapy
Health Counselling
…and more.
Certificate Courses
Emergency Medical Technician
Community Health Assistant
Public Health
Nutrition & Dietetics
Health Records & Information Technology
Medical Engineering
Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine
Health Insurance Management
…among others.
Application Deadline
The portal will remain open until 13 March 2026. Prospective applicants are strongly urged to submit their applications before the deadline to avoid missing this opportunity.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
To submit your application successfully:
Go to the official KUCCPS website: www.kuccps.ac.ke.
Click on “Student’s Portal” in the menu.
Log in with your KCSE index number, year, and password.
Navigate to “View KMTC Programmes.”
Select “Application” and choose your preferred programmes.
Complete and submit your application ahead of the deadline.
Tip: Double-check your programme choices and entry requirements before submission, as mistakes can delay processing or disqualify your application.
Why This Matters
This reopening is significant for several reasons:
Expanded access: Many candidates with C and D mean grades now have a realistic path into health sector training.
Strong employment prospects: Health-sector qualifications, especially from KMTC, are in high demand across both public and private healthcare facilities.
Second chance for placement: Students who missed out in January can apply again without waiting for the later intake.
Careers You Can Build After KMTC
Graduates from KMTC programmes often find opportunities in:
Nursing and clinical care
Medical laboratory services
Pharmacy and pharmaceuticals
Public health and community outreach
Rehabilitation and therapy services
Emergency medical support
All of these play vital roles in Kenya’s ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery nationwide.
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