KTTC Application Requirements 2025-2026

The KTTC Application Requirements 2025-2026. See Details of KTTC Application Requirements on this page.

KTTC is one of the best Polytechnics in Kenya. The school offers many programmes to train students to become great professionals and leaders in the future.

KTTC Fees Structure

Before one can get admission to read their preferred course, you need to meet the Entry/Admission Requirements for that particular course. The Admission Office of the KTTC has announced the available Courses and their Entry Requirements for 2025-2026 KTTC Intake.

The KTTC hence welcome applicants to apply to read their Courses, therefore, applicants should read the Entry Requirements provided below well.

KTTC Requirements – KTTC Courses Application Requirements 2025-2026

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KTTC Courses Application Requirements 2025-2026

KTTC Courses Entry/Application Requirements

	TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
Department	Course	Entry
	Name	Requirements
Building And	Diploma in Technical Teacher Education	KCSE C+ (Plus) and C+ in
Civil Engineering		Mathematics Or Physics Plus HDip or
		Dip in the relevant area of
		specialization
	Diploma in Technical Teacher Education	HDip or Dip in the relevant area of
		specialization

	Diploma in Technical Teacher Education	KCSE C+ (Plus) and C+ in
	(BuildingCivil. Engineering.)Pre-Service	Mathematics Or Physics
Electrical and	Diploma in Technical Teacher	KCSE C +(plus) with a C+(plus) in
Electronics	Education	Mathematics or Physics PLUS
Engineering		HDip or Dip in the relevant area of
		specialization
	Diploma in Technical Teacher Education	HDip or Dip in the relevant area of
		specialization

Education	Diploma in Technical Teacher	Diploma In Tourism & Hospitality
	Education.	Management, Food & Beverage,
		Clothing Technology.


	Diploma in Technical Teacher	Diploma in:
	Education(Mixed Mode)	∙	Applied Sciences
		∙	Project management
		∙	Development studies
		∙	Community and Social
			development

	Higher Diploma in Education	Diploma In Education
	Management (KNEC)
	Advanced Diploma In Technical	First degree or Post graduate
	Teacher Education	Qualification.

Information	Diploma in Technical Teacher	Diploma in Information
Information	Diploma in Technical Teacher	Diploma in Information
Studies	Education	Studies(KNEC)
Studies


Mechanical	Diploma In Technical Teacher Education.	Diploma In AutomotiveProduction
Mechanical		Engineering
Engineering		Engineering
Engineering



		DiplomaDegree in
	Diploma In Technical Teacher Education.	AutomotiveProduction Engineering
		with KCSE C+ and C+ in Mathematics
		Or Physics
	Diploma In Technical Teacher Education	Diploma in General Agriculture with
		KCSE C+ and C+ in Biology.
	Diploma in Technical Teacher Education	KCSE C+ and C+ in Mathematics or
	(Mechanical Engineering.)Pre-Service	Physics

Computer	Diploma In Technical Teacher Education	Diploma or degree in ICTCS or BBIT

Studies

Diploma In Technical Teacher Education

KCSE C+(plus)and C+(plus) in

with Information Communication and

Mathematics Physics Business

Technology(ICT)

Studies English

Business

Diploma Technical Teacher Education

Diploma In the relevant area of

Studies

specialization.

Diploma In Technical Teacher Education:

Diploma In the relevant area of

specialization with C+ (plus) in

EnglishMathematics

Diploma Technical Teacher Education

KCSE C+(plus) and a C+ in

EnglishMathematics

Instructor

Instructor Training Part I

‘O’ Level, Grade 1, Craft

Training

Instructor Training Part II

Instructor Training Pt 1

Diploma in Instructor Training

Instructor Training Pt 1 &II

Training of Trainers course(TOT)

Certificate in Instructor Training Or

Those In Supervision Role

Certificate in Management of TVET

Diploma in Instructor Training or

institutions.

Instructor Training Part II

, Distance

ICT Integration Teacher Certificate

Teacher Certificate from a

and e-Learning

(IITC)

recognized institution

Department.

NON-TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Building and

Diploma in Civil Engineering (TEP)

KCSE C- and above with a Pass in

Physics and Mathematics

Civil Engineering

Diploma in Building Construction (TEP)

KCSE C- and above in KCSE with a

Pass in Physics and Mathematics

Diploma in Building Construction

KCSE D+ Plus Craft Certificate

(Upgrading From Craft To Diploma)

Higher Diploma inConstruction (Building

Diploma inConstruction Engineering

& Civil Engineering,

Options

Diploma In Building

KCSE C- (Minus) With at Least C- in

Technology(Modular)

Mathematics

PhysicsPhysical Science

Diploma inCivil Engineering Technology

KCSE C- (Minus) With at Least C-

(Modular)

(Minus)in Mathematics ,

Physics or Physical Science

Craft Certificate in Carpentry And Joinery

KCSED+(plus)and above

Craft Certificate in Masonry Certificate

KCSE D+ (plus) and above

In Building Construction

Craft Certificate in Plumbing

KCSED+(plus) and above

Quality Control in Furniture Production

Certificate in Building TechnologyCivil

KCSE D+ (plus) and above

EngineeringRoad Construction

Upgrading Certificate in Hot Water Solar

KCSE D+ (Plus) and above

Heating

Skill Upgrading in Machine Operations

Passes In Diploma

1 Term

(Plumbing, Woodwork, Masonry)

Electrical and

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

KCSE C- with a pass

Electronics

(i)

(Power Option)

in Mathematics & Physics

Engineering

(ii)

Telecommunication

Diploma in Electrical

KCSE D+

Engineering(Upgrading)

Plus Craft Certificate In Electrical

(i)

Power Option

Engineering

(ii)

Telecommunication

Higher Diploma in Electrical

KNEC Diploma

	Engineering
	Craft Certificate in (i)	KCSE D+ with a D+ (Plus) in
	Telecommunication Option	Mathematics & Physics
	(ii) Power Option
	Higher Diploma in Electrical	TEP Diploma PassModule III and
	Engineering ()	Technician Part III (KNEC)
Information	Higher Diploma in Records	KCSE Diploma in Library and
Studies	Management	Information Studies or its
Studies		Equivalent
		Equivalent
	Higher Diploma inInformation and	KCSE Diploma in Library And
	Library Management	Information Studies or Its
		Equivalent
	Diploma inInformation	KCSE C- (minus)or KNEC
	Studies and )	Certificate in Information Studies

	Diploma in Records Management	KCSE C- (minus) or KNEC
		Certificate in Information Studies

	Diploma in Publishing	KCSE C- or KNEC
		Certificate in Information Studies

	Diploma in Archives Administration	KCSE C- or KNEC
		Certificate In Information Studies


	Diploma in Knowledge Management	KCSE C-(minus) or KNEC
		Certificate In Information Studies

	Certificate in Knowledge Management	KCSE D+ (plus)

	In-Service Course in Knowledge	Practicing Librarians And Other

	Management	Professionals

	Certificate in Books, Repair And	KCSE D-(minus)
	Binding

	Certificate inInformation Brokerage	All Levels in Information Science
	and Packaging	Profession


	In Service Courses For Practicing	Information Science Professionals
	Librarians

	Thesis and Proposal Writing

	Filing and Referencing

Mechanical	Higher Diploma inMechanical	Relevant Diploma
Engineering	engineering.


Department
Department	Diploma InMechanical Engineering	KCSE C-with a pass in Mathematics,
	Diploma InMechanical Engineering	KCSE C-with a pass in Mathematics,
		Physics or Physical Science
	Diploma In General Agriculture	KCSE C-
	Diploma InMechanical	Craft Certificate In Mechanical
	Engineering(upgrading)	Engineering with KCSE D+

Computer Studies	Diploma InInformation Communication	KCSE C- (minus)
Department	and Technology(ICT)
	Diploma in Information Communication	KCSEC-(minus)
	Technology
	Technology
	(DICT– KASNEB)

	Certified Information Communication	CICT PART I
	Technologist CICT – PART II
	(KASNEB)
	Certified Information Communication	CICT Part II
	Technologist CICT – Part III (KASNEB)
	Cisco Certified Network Associate
	(CCNA)
	Cisco Certified Network Professional	CCNA
	(CCNP)
Business Studies	Higher Diploma in Secretarial	KNEC Diploma Secretarial, Single &
Department	Management	Group KNEC Stages III
	Craft Certificate in Business Management	KCSE D(plain)and a D-(minus) in
		Mathematics& English
		Mathematics& English
	Craft Certificate in Supply Chain	KCSE D(plain) and a D-(minus) in
	Management	Mathematics & English
	Craft Certificate inMarketing	KCSE D(plain) and a D-(minus) in
		Mathematics & English
	Diploma in Business Management	KCSE C- and a C-(minus)
		Mathematics & English
	Diploma in Supply Chain Management	KCSE C- and C-(minus) in
		Mathematics & English
	Diploma InSales and Marketing	KCSEC- with C- in Mathematics &
		English
	Diploma InAccounting and Cooperative	KCSE C- with C- Mathematics &
	Management	English
Entrepreneurship	Higher Diploma in Human Resource	Relevant DiplomaDegree
Department	Management

	Diploma in Human Resource	KCSE ‘C-‘OR relevant Craft
	Management	course in Business Administration
		OR equivalent qualifications as
		determined by KNEC.

	Diploma In Entrepreneurship	KCSE ‘C-‘OR relevant Craft
		course in Business Administration
		OR equivalent qualifications as
		determined by KNEC.
	Diploma In Project Management	KCSE ‘C-‘minus OR relevant craft
	(Modular)	course in human resource OR
		equivalent qualifications as
		determined by KNEC.
	Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship	Relevant DiplomaDegree

	Higher Diploma in Project	Relevant DiplomaDegree
	Implementation
, Distance	Transport and Logistics Part I	KCSE Certificate
and e-Learning	Transport and Logistics Part II	Certificate in Transport and
Department.		Logistics Part I
	TOT in TVET pedagogy	CertificateDiplomaDegree in the
		area of specialization