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Examination Resources

Your one-stop guide to preparing and sitting for kasneb examinations

KASNEB Student Guide

How to Register as a Student

Don't have an account?

  1. Access the Student Portal
    online.kasneb.or.ke
  2. Create an Account
    Sign up with your full name (as per ID), Date of Birth, email, and password.
  3. Activate via Email
    Click the activation link sent to your email to verify your account.
  4. Log In & Apply
    • ✓ Select your qualification:
      – Certificate Qualification
      – Diploma Qualification
      – Professional Qualification
      – Post-Professional Qualification
    • ✓ Fill in personal & contact details
    • ✓ Upload:
      • Certified academic certificates
      • National ID or Passport copy
      • Recent passport photo
  5. Pay Registration Fee
    • ✓ Invoice generated after submission
    • ✓ Pay via eCitizen (Paybill 222222)
    • ✓ Option: Pay Now (M-Pesa prompt) or Pay Later (using invoice)
  6. Get Registration Number
    Sent via email after payment and document verification.

How to Book an Exam

  1. Log in to the Student Portal
    Visit online.kasneb.or.ke and sign in using your registration number or email and password.
  2. Access Examination Booking
    From the dashboard or menu, go to "Examination Booking" → "Student Booking" → "Examination Booking."
  3. Select Exam Details
    • Examination Sitting: April, August, or December
    • Papers: Tick the papers you wish to attempt (use Delete to remove unwanted ones)
    • Exam Center: Choose your preferred center (KASNEB may reallocate if needed)
  4. Review and Submit
    Confirm selections, agree to terms, and click Submit.
  5. Generate and Pay Invoice
    • ✓ Invoice is generated automatically
    • ✓ Click "Proceed to Payment"
    • ✓ Pay via eCitizen using Paybill 222222 and your invoice account number
  6. Receive Confirmation
    You'll get an SMS and email confirmation. Download your booking receipt from the portal.
Important: Your annual registration must be valid. Clear any renewal fees first. Booking closes before the official deadline—late entries attract penalties.
For manual booking, contact: info@kasneb.or.ke, revenue@kasneb.or.ke, or call 020-4923000 / 0722-201214 / 0734-600624.

How to Apply for Exemption

  1. Log in to the Student Portal
    Visit online.kasneb.or.ke and sign in.
  2. Access Exemption Application
    Select the "Exemptions Application" tab from the navigation panel.
  3. Review Exemption Policy
    Confirm which units you're eligible for based on prior qualifications.
  4. Upload Supporting Documents
    Submit clear copies of academic certificates and full transcripts.
  5. Await Approval
    KASNEB reviews applications within 24–48 hours after complete submission.
  6. Generate & Pay Invoice
    Once approved, an invoice is generated. Click the payment notification and complete via M-Pesa using Paybill 222222.
  7. Download Exemption Letter
    After payment, your official exemption letter is available for download anytime from the portal.

Request for a Timetable

To receive the official examination timetable, kindly share your email address with us:

Email your request to support@kasneb.or.ke.

Examination Results

  1. Log in to your student portal at online.kasneb.or.ke
  2. Click "Results" on the dashboard
  3. Filter by exam session or subject
  4. View results online or download a PDF transcript
  5. To request certified copies, contact support@kasneb.or.ke

KASNEB Account Renewal

  1. Step 1: Log in to the Student Portal
    Visit online.kasneb.or.ke
    Sign in using your registration number or email address and password.
  2. Step 2: Access the Renewal Section
    On the dashboard, navigate to:
    Renewal → New Renewal Applications
  3. Step 3: Confirm Renewal Details
    Review the renewal amount displayed.
    Click Next to continue.
  4. Step 4: Generate and Pay the Invoice
    An invoice will be generated automatically.
    Click Proceed to Payment.
    Pay through eCitizen using the following details:
    Paybill Number: 222222
    Account Number: Your invoice account number
  5. Step 5: Account Activation
    Once your payment is received and processed, your account will be reactivated.
    The status will update from Dormant/Inactive to Active.

How to Collect Your Certificate

You can collect your certificate in two ways:

Option 1: Through Post
  1. Email certificates@kasneb.or.ke requesting your certificate
  2. Attach a copy of your National ID and provide a valid postal address
  3. Pay any applicable storage fee (you'll be notified)
  4. Receive a tracking code via email
  5. Collect your certificate at the post office counter
Option 2: At KASNEB Towers
  1. Visit the certificate collection counter at KASNEB Towers
  2. Present your original National ID
  3. Fill out the collection form and pay any storage fee (if applicable)
  4. Verify details, sign, and collect your certificate immediately