KNEC KCSE Grading System Per Subject 2023
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) is responsible for administering the end-of-secondary-school exams in Kenya. The grading of subjects varies depending on several factors, with each subject having its own grading system.
Before we dive into the grading system, it’s essential to understand the letters used by KNEC for different mean grades:
– A candidate receives a mean grade of X if they are absent in all subjects.
– A mean grade of Y is assigned if one or more subjects are canceled.
– A mean grade of U is given if the entry requirements for the KCSE examination are not met.
– A mean grade of CRNM is designated if the course requirements for Teacher Education, Business, and Technical examinations are not met.
– A mean grade of P indicates that results are pending.
– A mean grade of W signifies that the examination results are withheld.
The grading system varies for each subject and education level. Below is a breakdown of the grades, points, and subject codes:
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Group I – Compulsory Subjects
1. English (Subject Code: 101)
2. Kiswahili (Subject Code: 102)
3. Mathematics – A (Subject Code: 121)
4. Mathematics, Alternative B (Subject Code: 122)
Group II Subjects
5. Biology (Subject Code: 231)
6. Physics (Subject Code: 232)
7. Chemistry (Subject Code: 233)
8. Biology for the Blind (Subject Code: 236)
9. General Science (Subject Code: 237, with 122)
Group III Subjects
10. History/Government (Subject Code: 311)
11. Geography (Subject Code: 312)
12. CRE – A (Subject Code: 313)
13. IRE Alternative B (Subject Code: 314)
14. HRE (Subject Code: 315)
Group IV Subjects
15. Home Science (Subject Code: 441)
16. Art and Design (Subject Code: 442)
17. Agriculture (Subject Code: 443)
18. Wood Work (Subject Code: 444)
19. Metal Work (Subject Code: 445)
20. Building Construction (Subject Code: 446)
21. Power Mechanics (Subject Code: 447)
22. Electricity (Subject Code: 448)
23. Drawing and Design (Subject Code: 449)
24. Aviation Technology (Subject Code: 450)
25. Computer Studies (Subject Code: 451)
Group V Subjects
26. French (Subject Code: 501)
27. German (Subject Code: 502)
28. Arabic (Subject Code: 503)
29. Sign Language (Subject Code: 504)
30. Music (Subject Code: 511)
31. Business Studies (Subject Code: 565)
Each subject is graded individually based on a specific grading scale, and the points awarded for each grade vary. This grading system plays a crucial role in university matriculation and course selection based on the performance in relevant subjects.
KNEC KCSE Grading System Per Subject 2023
