KCSE 2026 Timetable — Full KNEC Exam Schedule
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Last updated: 14 April 2026
The 2026 KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) is administered by KNEC across three phases: oral exams from 19 October, practicals from 21 October, and written theory papers from 2 to 20 November. Mathematics is on 3 November and English on 2 November. Plan your revision by phase — oral and practical subjects need different preparation from written theory.
Exam phases
Phase 1 — Oral Exams
19 October 2026
French, German, Sign Language, Music oral examinations
Phase 2 — Practicals
21–26 October 2026
Home Science, Art, Building Construction, Electricity, French practicals
Phase 3 — Written Theory
2–20 November 2026
All core written subjects including Mathematics, English, Sciences and Humanities
KCSE 2026 full schedule
| Date | Subject / Paper | Session | Start | Duration | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 19 Oct 2026 | Oral Exams — French, German, Sign Language, Music | Morning | 08:00 | Varies by subject | Phase 1: Oral examinations |
| Wed, 21 Oct 2026 | Practicals begin — Home Science, Art, Building, Electricity, French | Morning | 08:00 | Varies | Phase 2: Practicals run 21–26 October |
| Mon, 2 Nov 2026 | English Paper 1 | Morning | 08:00 | 135 minutes | |
| Mon, 2 Nov 2026 | Chemistry Paper 1 | Afternoon | 14:00 | 135 minutes | |
| Tue, 3 Nov 2026 | Mathematics Paper 1 | Morning | 08:00 | 180 minutes | |
| Tue, 3 Nov 2026 | English Literature | Afternoon | 14:00 | 135 minutes | |
| Wed, 4 Nov 2026 | Chemistry Paper 2 | Morning | 08:00 | 135 minutes | |
| Thu, 12 Nov 2026 | Biology Paper 2 | Morning | 08:00 | 135 minutes | |
| Thu, 12 Nov 2026 | History & Government Paper 2 | Afternoon | 14:00 | 135 minutes | |
| Mon, 16 Nov 2026 | Geography Paper 1 | Morning | 08:00 | 135 minutes | |
| Mon, 16 Nov 2026 | Physics Paper 1 | Afternoon | 14:00 | 135 minutes | |
| Tue, 17 Nov 2026 | Business Studies | Morning | 08:00 | 135 minutes | |
| Tue, 17 Nov 2026 | Agriculture | Afternoon | 14:00 | 135 minutes | |
| Wed, 18 Nov 2026 | Geography Paper 2 | Morning | 08:00 | 135 minutes | |
| Wed, 18 Nov 2026 | Physics Paper 2 | Afternoon | 14:00 | 135 minutes | |
| Fri, 20 Nov 2026 | Physics Practical (last day) | Morning | 08:00 | 180 minutes | Last day of KCSE 2026 written exams |
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KCSE 2026 key facts
- Written exams period
- 2–20 November 2026
- First session
- 8:00 am
- Second session
- 2:00 pm
- Exam body
- KNEC (Kenya National Examinations Council)
- Results
- Usually released in January/February following year
- Official site
- knec.ac.ke
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