The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened applications for the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) March 2026 intake. The window runs from January 7 to January 27, giving students just three weeks to apply.
This intake is for students who completed their KCSE in 2024 or earlier. If you’re waiting for 2025 KCSE results, you’ll need to wait for the September 2026 intake instead.
Available Programs
KMTC is offering 21 diploma programs and 9 certificate programs, all in health sciences.
Diploma Programs:
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing, Mental Health & Psychiatry
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing & Midwifery
- Diploma in Community Oral Health
- Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
- Diploma in Radiography & Imaging
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Diploma in Medical Engineering
- Diploma in Dental Technology
- Diploma in Optometry
- Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology
- Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Diploma in Orthopedic & Trauma Medicine
- Diploma in Public Health
- Diploma in Medical Social Work
- Diploma in Health Counselling
- Diploma in Community Health
- Diploma in Emergency Medical Technology
- Diploma in Pharmacy
Certificate Programs:
- Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology
- Certificate in Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nursing
- Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Certificate in Medical Engineering
- Certificate in Orthopedic Trauma Medicine
- Certificate in Public Health
- Certificate in Community Health Assistant
- Certificate in Medical Emergency Technician
- Certificate in Health Insurance Management
How to Apply
- Log into the KUCCPS student portal at students.kuccps.ac.ke using your KCSE index number and year. Your password is either your birth certificate number or KCPE index number.
- Click on “KMTC Programmes” to see available courses and check if you meet the minimum requirements. The system only lets you apply for programs you qualify for.
- Select up to 4 programs and note their program codes.
- Go to “KMTC Application,” click “Apply Now,” and enter your codes in order of preference (your top choice first).
READ: How to Change Course/University on KUCCPS Portal
After submitting, you’ll pay KES 1,500 following the instructions on the portal. The deadline is January 27, 2026. Don’t wait until the last minute.
