Frequently Asked Questions
Do you admit students? Where is your institution?
ElimuAdvisor does not admit students, but rather offers information and advisory services to candidates seeking to pursue post secondary education in Kenya. ElimuAdvisor is an edu-tech startup incubated at
C4DLab
If I have a C+ and above, can I get admission to a degree course?
In 2016, the minimum KCSE mean grade for admission into a University is C+. This means if you scored anything between an A to C+.
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NOTE 1: You have chance to pursue a degree of your choice as a self sponsored student or as Government sponsored student. elimuadvisor.co.ke gives you analysed information on available programmes; the fees; entry requirement etc. Alternatively you could still choose to pursue a diploma course such as those offered by KMTC or Teachers Technical Training colleges. Start here
NOTE 2: Government sponsored programmes are subject to a minimum mean grade cut off and individual course cut off points as determined by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Board (KUCCPS)
NOTE 1: You have chance to pursue a degree of your choice as a self sponsored student or as Government sponsored student. elimuadvisor.co.ke gives you analysed information on available programmes; the fees; entry requirement etc. Alternatively you could still choose to pursue a diploma course such as those offered by KMTC or Teachers Technical Training colleges. Start here
NOTE 2: Government sponsored programmes are subject to a minimum mean grade cut off and individual course cut off points as determined by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Board (KUCCPS)
Q: If I have C-, C what is the best course to do?
The elimuadvisor.co.ke portal will help you find a DIPLOMA course, which is the course you can qualify for with a mean grade of C or C-.
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I scored a mean grade of D+, D or D-, which course can I take?
The elimuadvisor.co.ke portal will help you find a suitable CERTIFICATE course for you.
NOTE: When you later complete your certificate course, you can use the qualification to enroll for a diploma, and thereafter use the diploma to undertake a degree. The sky is the limit. Start here
NOTE: When you later complete your certificate course, you can use the qualification to enroll for a diploma, and thereafter use the diploma to undertake a degree. The sky is the limit. Start here
I do not have an email address can I register with my telephone number?
You will need an email address to register on elimuadvisor.
You can easily register a free email with gmail, yahoo, hotmail, or any other emailing platform. It will take you a very short time, then use the it to register.
Why are you asking for a lot of information whereas other search engines like google do not?
In order for us to give you detailed and custom search results, we need a little bit more information about your areas of interest, KCSE subjects and grades, etc.
What are credits? I have run out of credits. How do I get more?
Credits allow you to perform detailed searches on the portal.
Upon registration, you will be given 3 free credits. Thereafter, you can purchase credits on the system via various methods including MPESA, Airtel Money, VISA, Equity Eazzy247, etc with as low as KES 100
To buy credits, you must be logged in. Once logged in, click on "Buy Credits".
Can I pay with someone else mpesa?
Yes you can pay with someone else Mpesa. Once you pay take note of the Mpesa transaction code.
What service can a College/University receive from the elimuadvisor portal?
A College or a University can enhance its programme and course visibility by ensuring accurate and detailed course information is accessible by our many users. Please get in touch with the elimuadvisor team via the email given in the Contact Us section.