Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, KCNP Admission Requirements: 2025/2026 for all the courses at the certificate, diploma, professional, undergraduate and postgraduate program level is updated every year.
Therefore, this article contains the full list of all the certificates, diploma, professional, undergraduate and postgraduate programs coupled with their general requirements.
For admission into programs of study at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, KCNP for any first degree or second degree, an applicant must have the following requirements for successful admission.
KENYA COAST NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
The entry requirements are listed below:
| COURSES /DEPARTMENTS | QUALIFICATION | DURATION | INTAKE | EXAM BODY |
| HOSPITALITY DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Catering and Accommodation | C- | 3 Years | SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Food & Beverage | C- | 3 Years | JAN | KNEC |
| Diploma in Fashion Design & Garment Making | C- | 3 Years | JAN/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Tourism Management | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage | D | 2 Years | MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Tour Guiding and Travel Operation | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft in Fashion Design &Garment making Technology | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Leisure and Recreation Operation | KCSE D and above | 9 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Proficiency in Leisure and Recreation Operation | KCPE and above | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Customer Care | Open | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Housekeeping Technique | Open | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Event Planning Management | Open | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Bread Making Technique | KCSE D and above | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Food Production level I, II, III | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Cake Making & Decoration | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Pastry Chefs | Open | 2 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Professional Waiters | Open | 1 Month | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Dress Making | Open | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Proficiency in Front Office | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Artisan in Food and Beverage | KCPE and above | 1 Year | SEPT | NITA |
| Artisan in Beauty Therapy and Hair Dressing | Open | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Shampooing & Conditioning | Open | 2 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Chemical & Hair Relaxing | Open | 2 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Hair Colouring | Open | 3 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Hair Cutting & Barbering | Open | 4 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Weaving & Braiding | Open | 4 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Salon Management | Open | 4 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Manicure & Pedicure | Open | 2 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Make Up | Open | 2 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Massage | Open | 3 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Hair Removal, Threading and Tweezing | Open | 2 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Artisan in Dress Making and Tailoring | Open | 1 Year | SEPT | NITA |
| Diploma Hair Dressing | D | 8 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | CITY & GUILDS |
| Diploma Beauty Therapy | D | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | CITY & GUILDS |
| Certificate in Styling | Open | 2 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Certificate in Advanced Hair Cutting | Open | 2 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Craft in Front Office | D | 1 Year | JAN/SEPT | KCNP |
| Events Decor | Open | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Household Managers | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Laundry Practice | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Nail Technology | Open | 2Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Reflexology | Open | 4 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| BUSINESS DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Business Management (Administration) | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Social Work and Community Development | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Supplies Chain Management | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Sales & Marketing | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Accountancy | C- | 3 Years | JAN/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Banking and Finance | C- | 3 Years | SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies | C- | 2Years | JAN/SEPT | ICM |
| Diploma in Credit Management (Level I) | C+( C+ Math and English)/ATD | 6 Months | SEPT | KASNEB |
| Certified Investment & Financial Analysis | C+( C+ Math and
English)/ATD |
6 Months | SEPT | KASNEB |
| Certified Credit Professionals | C+( C+ Math and English)/ATD | 6 Months | SEPT | KASNEB |
| Craft Certificate in Journalism & Media | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | ICM |
| Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Business Management | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Social Work | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Human Resource Management | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Artisan Certificate in Storekeeping | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Certified Public Accounting Part I, II & III (CPA) | ATD III/C+ (C+ Math
& English) |
6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KASNEB |
| Accounting Technician Diploma Part I & II III (ATD) | C- | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KASNEB |
| Foundations in Accountancy | Open | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | ACCA |
| Disaster Management | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Film Editing / Photography | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Graphic Design /Branding | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Life Skills | Open | 4 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Associate in Procurement and supply | Open | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KASNEB |
| HIV & AIDS Counseling | Open | 2 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| SECRETARIAL AND LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Secretarial Studies | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Clerical Operations | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Secretarial Studies (Single and Group) | D- | 2 Years | JAN/SEPT | KNEC |
| Keyboarding and Document Processing | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| APPLIED SCIENCE DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Environmental Science | C | 3 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Diploma in Applied Biology | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Analytical Chemistry | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Food Science Technology | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft in Science Laboratory Technology | D | 2 Years | MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft in Food Science Technology | D | 2 Years | MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Sauces, Jams, Jellies & Spreads Production | Open | 6 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | C- or Craft | 3 Years | SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Automotive Engineering | C- or Craft | 3 Years | SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Production | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Automotive Engineering | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Craft in Marine Engineering | D | 2 Years | JAN/SEPT | KNEC |
| Artisan Certificate in Seafarers | KCPE and above | 1 Year | SEPT | KNEC |
| Plumbing Grade III,II,I | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Welding & Fabrication Grade III,II,I | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Refrigeration and Air Condition Grade III, II, I | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Motor Vehicle Mechanics: Grade III, II, I | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Carpentry and joinery | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Turner Grade III, II, I | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| General Fitter | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Motor Vehicle Electric | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Masonry Grade III,II,I | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Painting | Open | 2 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Artisan in Refrigeration | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Panel Beater | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Spray Painter | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| TIG Welding | KCPE and above | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| MIG Welding | KCPE and above | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Civil Engineering | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Diploma in Building Technology | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Building Technology | D | 1 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Masonry Grade III, II, I | KCPE and above | 1 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Carpentry & Joinery | KCPE and above | 1 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering | C- | 3 Years | JAN/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Electrical Engineering | C- | 3 Years | JAN/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft in Electrical Installation | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft in Telecommunication Engineering | D | 2 Years | JAN/SEPT | KNEC |
| Electrical Installation (Wireman) Grade III, II, I | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Electrical Fitter | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Solar Installation Technology | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Programmable Logic Controllers | Open | 1 Month | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma Information Communication Technology | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Information Communication Tech (KASNEB) | C- | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KASNEB |
| Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | D | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | CISCO |
| Computer Maintenance & Networking | D | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Certificate in Mobile Application Programming | D | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Computer Applications / Packages | Open | 2 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Computer Applications (ICDL) | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | ICDL |
| MEDICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
Approved by Phar-macy and Poisons Board Registration NO: PB/COL/014/07 |
C with C in Math or Physics, Biology/ Biological Science, Chemistry/Physical Science/English or Kiswahili | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology Approved by KMLTTB | C with C in Math or Physics, Biology/ Biological Science, Chemistry/Physical Science, English or Kiswahili or Pass in Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Computerized Inventory Management System for Medical and Laboratory Professionals (Proficiency) | Open | 3 Weeks | SEPT/MAY | KCNP |
| MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY COURSES IN MEDICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Community Health & Development | C- with C- Biology, Chemistry, English/Kiswahili & D+ Math/Physics | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/ KCNP |
| Certificate in Community Health & Development | D+ without E in Math, Biology, Chemistry & | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/ KCNP |
| English/Kiswahili | ||||
| Diploma in Optometry and Vision Science | C with C Math, Biology, Chemistry & English/Kiswahili | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/ KCNP |
| Diploma in Human Nutrition & Dietetics Management | C with(C Math or Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English or Certificate in Dietetic or Diploma in Food and Beverage) | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/ KCNP |
| Certificate in Human Nutrition & Dietetics Management | C- with(C- Math or Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/KCNP |
| Diploma in Medical Biotechnology | C with C- Biology, Chemistry, English/Kiswahili & D+ in Math/ Physics | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/ KCNP |
| Certificate in Medical Biotechnology | D + with D Math, Biology, Chemistry & English/Kiswahili | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/ KCNP |
| Certificate in Exercise Therapy | D+ with D Math, Biology Chemistry & English | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/ KCNP |
| Bridging Courses in two subjects for Community health & Biotechnology Courses | KCSE Mean D+ (Bridging for a maximum of two subjects in any of the following Math, Biology, Chemistry & English) | 1 team | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/KCNP |
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