The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced that it will be closing the portal for applications for the Kenya Medical and Training College (KMTC).
In a notice shared on Wednesday, July 10, the placement authority stated on Friday July 12, the portal will close, locking out students from applying until 2025.
KUCCPS urged individuals to apply before the deadline lapses, as well as check the status of applications to allow revisions. The Service also issued a list of 23 courses that students can apply to study at KMTC campuses across the country.
The list contains both Certificate and Diploma courses with which the Placement Service has set cluster points available on the portal. They include diploma or certificates in Medical Engineering , Health Records And Information Technology, Orthopedic Trauma Medicine ,Community Health Assistants among others.
To apply for the KMTC courses through KUCCPS , students should follow these steps:
1. Access the student’s portal using the link students.kuccps.net or through the KUCCPS website www.kuccps.ac.ke
2. Login and input your KCSE Index Number, KCSE year and Password in the provided slots.
3. The password is your Birth Certificate Number or Your KCPE Index Number
4. Once logged in, click ‘KMTC Programmes’ to view available courses and their minimum requirements.
5. You will only be able to apply for courses where you meet minimum requirements.
For ease of reference, it is advisable to download the PDF document containing the details of the available programmes to expedite the application process. Keep a record of the course codes.
6. Once you have decided on your preferred courses, you will be required to enter the Programme Codes in the portal. Click the ‘KMTC Application’ tab and then ‘Apply Now’.
7. Enter the Programme Codes in the provided form and arrange them in order of priority.
From your most preferred course (No. 1) , followed by the second( No.2) ,the third (No.3) and then your least preferred course (No. 4).
8. After entering the codes, allow the system to fetch all the programme details . After generation of details, click ‘Submit’.
9. You will be required to pay Kshs1,500 and the portal will display the payment instructions.
This comes after you click the submit button, after which a pop-up will be displayed with a “Click Here to Pay” link.
The link then generates an eCitizen Payment Reference Code and redirects you to a page with eCitizen payment instructions.
Be mindful to retain the reference code as it comes in handy for revisions.
10. Choose a preferred payment method from the provided options and proceed to pay as provided.
For payment using M-Pesa click on the relevant button and the payment details will be displayed including Business Number (222222), a Payment Reference Code and the required amount.
11. Access M-Pesa Menu on your phone and make the payment following the provided instructions.
12. Once paid, go back to the application window and use the eCitizen Payment Reference Code to submit your application. DO NOT use your Mpesa Transaction Code.
For students doing a revision of their applications, they need not pay again but should use the previous Payment Reference Code to apply.
13. After you have successfully paid and submitted, the system will display a message indicating that the application was successful.
14.On the KUCCPS Dashboard, you will see that successful application.
Qualified Form four leavers from 2014 to 2023 are encouraged to apply, and should ensure that they complete their applications before the deadline lapses.
