How to Calculate Cluster Points

To calculate cluster points, follow these steps:

1. Obtain your KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) results and identify your grades for each subject.
2. Determine the cluster group that your desired course falls under by consulting the official list of cluster groups published by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).
3. Add up the grades you obtained in the subjects that make up the cluster group for your desired course.
4. Convert the total grade points to a mean score using the following formula:Mean Score = (Total Grade Points Obtained / Maximum Possible Grade Points) x 12Note: The maximum possible grade points vary depending on the cluster group.
5. Round off the mean score to two decimal places.
6. Repeat the above steps for all the cluster groups that correspond to your desired courses.
7. Compare your cluster point scores with the previous year’s cut-off points for your desired courses to determine your chances of admission.

It is essential to note that the above calculation only applies to cluster subjects for degree courses in Kenyan universities and may differ for other academic institutions or countries.