Cut Off Points For ‘AGED’ Course.

Cut Off Points For ‘AGED’ Course.Title: Agricultural Education and Extension Admission Criteria in Kenyan Universities.

    Introduction:

The eligibility for admission into Kenya’s specialized Agricultural Education and Extension course relies heavily on predefined cut-off points. This program is designed to empower students with the requisite knowledge and skills for enhancing agricultural practices , and  rural development, and community engagement. This course gives learners a double career chance to be able to be teachers or extension officers.

Students with C+ and B- grades may not qualify for direct entry to university.

Marketability of Agricultural Education and Extension Courses:

The escalating demand for skilled professionals in agriculture and rural development has elevated the marketability of Agricultural Education and Extension courses.

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Exploring Educational Institutions:

Aspiring students pursuing a career in agricultural education and extension can explore reputable public universities in Kenya, including Nairobi University, Egerton University, and Machakos University. Each institution establishes specific cut-off points, indicative of the competitive nature of admissions. The following is a list of universities that offers ‘ AGED’, the requirements for the course in the last year’s.

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Institutional Cut-off Points:

1. Egerton University

– 2021: 30.468

– 2022: 32.271

– 2023: 33.914

 

2. Machakos University

– 2020: 16.791

– 2021: 17.459

– 2022: 23.045

 

3. Bomet University College

– 2023: 17.459

– 2022: 23.984

– 2021: 17.459

 

4. Chuka University

– 2022: 29.752

– 2021: 29.429

– 2020: 28.316

 

5. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

– 2023: 24.559

– 2022: 17.043

– 2021: 24.559

 

6. Kabarak University

– 2023: 17.459

– 2022: 17.043

– 2020: 17.459

 

7. Karatina University

– 2023: 17.459

– 2022: 17.043

– 2021: 17.459

 

8. Kenyatta University

– 2023: 31.114

– 2022: 30.714

– 2021: 30.962

 

9. Kibabii University

– 2023: 26.457

– 2022: 27.661

– 2021: 26.457

 

10. Kisii University

– 2023: 25.981

– 2022: 25.479

– 2021: 25.981

 

11. Laikipia University

– 2023: 17.459

– 2022: 17.043

– 2021: 17.459

 

12. Maseno University

– 2023: 29.557

– 2022: 29.781

– 2021: 29.557

 

13. Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology

– 2022: 28.269

– 2021: 29.678

– 2020: 29.193

 

14. Moi University

– 2023: 28.070

– 2022: 25.146

– 2021: 28.070

 

15. Meru University of Science and Technology

– 2022: 26.202

– 2021: 24.811

– 2020: 16.791

 

16. Rongo University

– 2023: 17.459

– 2022: 22.531

– 2021: 17.459

 

17. University of Kabianga

– 2023: 22.964

– 2022: 23.891

– 2021: 26.191

 

18. Nairobi University

– 2022: 28.915

– 2021: 31.833

– 2020: 31.358

 

19. Tom Mboya University

– 2022: 17.043

– 2021: 17.459

– 2020: 16.791

 

20. Pwani University

– 2023: 17.459

– 2022: 24.250

– 2021: 17.459

 

Cluster Subjects and KUCCPS Requirements:

Cluster subjects for Agricultural Education and Extension encompass Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/Geography, and English/Kiswahili/Biology/Physics/Chemistry/GSC/HAG/Geography/CRE/IRE/HRE/Home Science/ARD/Agriculture/Wood Work/Metal Work/CMP/FRE/German/Arabic/Kenyan Sign Language/Music/Business Studies. KUCCPS requirements include obtaining a C+ in Biology, Chemistry or Agriculture, Mathematics, Physics or Geography, and a C plain in English or Kiswahili.

 

Conclusion:

In conclusion, these cut-off points serve as gatekeepers, and highlights the increasing importance and demand for expertise in Agricultural Education and Extension in Kenya.

Cut Off Points For ‘AGED’ Course.