Key Takeaways
- KNEC released Teacher Education results in mid-October 2026 for several programmes.
- Results cover DPTE, DSTE, DECTE, DTE, DSNE (Parts I & II) and TCAE.
- You collect your result slip from your college — there is no individual SMS or public online portal for candidates.
- Results may be withheld if your college has unpaid fees with KNEC or if you have an outstanding balance with the college.
- A valid result slip is required for TSC registration.
Thousands of student teachers across Kenya can now access their Teacher Education results. The Kenya National Examinations Council released the results for the 2023 and 2025 cohorts in mid-October 2026.
Here is exactly how to get your result slip and what to do if it is being held.
Programmes Covered
The release includes results for:
- Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (DSTE)
- Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE)
- Diploma in Teacher Education (DTE)
- Diploma in Special Needs Education (DSNE) Parts I and II
- Teacher Certificate in Adult Education (TCAE)
How to Check and Collect Your Results
Unlike KCSE, KNEC does not provide a public results portal or SMS service for Teacher Education examinations. Results are sent directly to the colleges.
Step-by-step process:
- Contact your college administration (registrar or dean of curriculum).
- Confirm that the college has received the official results from KNEC.
- Visit the college with your national ID and college admission details.
- Collect your official, stamped KNEC result slip.
College principals download the institutional master list from the KNEC portal and print individual slips for candidates.
Why Some Results Are Withheld
KNEC and colleges may withhold results for two main reasons:
- College owes KNEC examination fees
If the institution has not cleared assessment or registration fees, KNEC locks the portal for that college. No candidate from the affected college can receive results until the balance is paid. - Individual fee balance at the college
Even if KNEC has released the results, your college can hold your personal slip until you clear any outstanding tuition or other fees.
What to do if your results are withheld:
- Ask the college finance office for a clear statement of what is owed.
- Clear the balance and obtain a clearance form.
- Present the clearance form to collect your result slip.
If the entire class is affected, the student leadership should engage the college management to confirm whether institutional fees to KNEC have been settled.
Understanding Common Result Symbols
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pass / Credit / Distinction | Successful completion |
| Referral | Failed one or more papers – must re-sit |
| CRNM | Course Requirements Not Met (missing coursework or teaching practice marks) |
| W | Withheld (fees or suspected irregularity) |
| X | Absent from one or more papers |
What to Do After Getting Your Result Slip
- Check your details carefully
Confirm your name spelling, index number and national ID number. Report any errors to the college immediately so they can request a correction from KNEC. - Apply for TSC registration
Successful candidates should register with the Teachers Service Commission online at tsc.go.ke. You will need the official KNEC result slip. - Handle referrals promptly
If you have a referral, contact your college registrar about the next available re-sit window. - Keep the slip safely
Official certificates take several months to arrive. Your stamped result slip is the temporary official proof of your performance.
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Final Note
The fastest way to get your results is to visit or call your college. Avoid paying third parties who claim they can “check online” — there is no public individual portal for these results.
Clear any outstanding fees early so nothing delays your TSC registration or next career step.
Congratulations to all candidates who successfully completed their Teacher Education programmes.