Knec KCSE subject codes, subject clusters and Registration fees per subject for repeaters 2021/2022
KCSE subject codes 2021 The Kenya National Examinations Council has received accolade from the world over for maintaining standards that are above par during administration of national examinations.
Did you know that the Kenya National Examinations Council, Knec offers a total of 30 examinable subjects from which KCSE candidates can select at least 7.
The 30 KCSE Knec subjects are further grouped into five subject clusters for easier selection. The subject clusters are crucial when determining cluster points later for entry to tertiary level learning institutions such as universities and colleges.
Furthermore, every subject has got a particular unique code ascribed to it.
Here is the full list of subjects tested by the Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC, during the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, exams and their Knec codes and subject clusters
Knec list of KCSE subject codes and clusters 2020/2021
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KCSE Subject codes for the 30 examinable Knec areas 2020/2021
1. English 101
2. Kiswahili 102
3. Mathematics alternative A 121
4. Mathematics Alternative B 122
5. Chemistry 233
6. Biology 231
7. Physics 232
8. Biology for the blind 236
General Science 237 to be taken with 122
9. History and Government 311
10. Geography 312
11. Christian Religious Education 313
12. Islamic Religious Education 314
13. Hindu Religious Education 315
14. Art and Design 442
15 Agriculture 443
16. Home Science 441
17. Woodwork 444
18. Metal Work 445
19. Building Construction 446
20. Power Mechanics 447
21. Electricity 448
22. Drawing and Design 449
23. Aviation Technology 450
24. Computer Studies 451
25. French 501
26. German 502
27. Arabic 503
28. Kenya Sign Language 504
29. Music 511
30. Business Studies 565
Knec KCSE subject Clusters 2020/2021
Group I
It consists of compulsory KCSE subjects.
This means that every candidate being enrolled for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, must select these subjects.
1. English 101
2. Kiswahili 102
3. Mathematics alternative A 121
4. Mathematics Alternative B 122
Group II
Loosely referred to as Sciences. Every KCSE candidate must attempt at least 2 subjects from this category.
5. Chemistry 233
6. Biology 231
7. Physics 232
8. Biology for the blind 236
General Science 237 to be taken with 122
Group III
These are referred to as Humanities. They belong to the optional Knec KCSE subjects.
9. History and Government 311
10. Geography 312
11. Christian Religious Education 313
12. Islamic Religious Education 314
13. Hindu Religious Education 315
Group IV
These are referred to as technicals. They belong to the optional Knec KCSE subjects.
14. Art and Design 442
15 Agriculture 443
16. Home Science 441
17. Woodwork 444
18. Metal Work 445
19. Building Construction 446
20. Power Mechanics 447
21. Electricity 448
22. Drawing and Design 449
23. Aviation Technology 450
24. Computer Studies 451
Group V
These are referred to as foreign languages. They belong to the optional Knec KCSE subjects.
25. French 501
26. German 502
27. Arabic 503
28. Kenya Sign Language 504
29. Music 511
30. Business Studies 565
KCSE Knec Registration Fee
The government usually meets registration fees for all fresh KCSE candidates.
Repeating candidates however are expected to pay the fees as shown below
Basic fees 2700 per candidate
Subject fee 400 per subject
Regular private candidates
A candidate taking 7 KCSE Knec subjects will pay 5,500, 8 subjects- 5,900 whereas one who sits for 9 subjects will pay 6, 300.
KCSE candidates repeating less than 7 subjects will pay as follows
1 subject 3,100
2 subjects 3,500
3 subjects 3, 900
4 Subjects 4,300
5 subjects 4, 700
Note that KCSE candidates undertaking subjects with projects or practical components will pay an extra Kshs 200 for each. Those taking subject with oral components will pay Kshs 500 while those taking Aviation Technology will pay Kshs 2500.
Knec subject choices 2020/2021
Group I all the three subjects
Group II at least 2 subjects
Group III At least one subject
Group IV 1 subject
Candidates can sit for 9 subjects and an extra 1 or 2 subjects can be selected from the remaining groups ie II, III, IV and V.
