The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has published the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination timetable, scheduled from October 21 to November 21, 2025.
This early release aims to provide stakeholders with ample time for review and feedback.
Key Dates and Schedule
- Registration Deadline: March 28, 2025. Candidate data will be shared post-registration.
- Practical Examinations: October 22-October 31, 2025 (Home Science, Art and Design, Woodwork, Metalwork, etc.).
- Written Examinations: November 3–November 21, 2025.
- First session papers begin at 8:00 a.m., second session papers at 2:00 p.m.
- Specific paper timings are indicated on the timetable and question papers.
- Project component marks to be uploaded by schools: Milestone 1 (March 31, 2025), Milestone 2 (July 31, 2025).
- Examination Period: October 21-November 21, 2025.
Examination Instructions and Guidelines
- Punctuality: Candidates must be seated 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Late arrivals may be penalized.
- Paper Verification: Candidates must verify the correct question paper and report any discrepancies immediately.
- Answer Scripts: Proper completion of answer scripts, including candidate details and signatures, is mandatory.
- Supervision: Center managers must ensure supervisors and invigilators adhere to KNEC guidelines, including rotation policies.
- Marking: Marks for project-based subjects must be uploaded by the specified deadlines.
- Teacher Responsibilities: Teachers are to ensure candidates understand and adhere to all instructions and guidelines, including penalties for irregularities.
- Candidate Responsibilities: Students must be aware of search procedures, proper conduct, and script completion.
- KNEC Act: Strict penalties for examination irregularities, as outlined in KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012 (Sections 27 to 40), will be enforced.
Examination Schedule Highlights
- The examination period commences with French, Sign Language, and German on October 21.
- Written examinations begin on November 3 with English and Chemistry.
- Mandatory subjects like Mathematics and Kiswahili will be administered on designated days.
- Practical examinations, including Biology and Physics, are scheduled for specific dates.
- Supervisors must verify the candidate signature on the answer sheets, and the script control form.