KNEC 2025 Exam Timetables (PDF Downloads)
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released updated timetables and guidelines for the following 2025 national assessments:
1. KCSE – Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
- The KCSE timetable covers project work periods (from January to July) and written exams scheduled for October–November 2025. Session start times are generally 8:00 a.m. (first session) and 2:00 p.m. (second session)
- Download PDF
2. KPSEA – Kenya Primary School Education Assessment
- The KPSEA 2025 timetable and instructions are available for download via KNEC. Confirmed schedule dates aren’t specified in public summaries, but the document is accessible – generally intended for late 2025 assessments
- Download (pdf)
3. KJSEA – Kenya Junior Secondary School Assessment
- The KJSEA timetable has also been shared, with confirmation of assessment dates, including a revised schedule issued in May 2025
- Standard guidelines apply — such as strict timing with no extra time allowed, following instructions provided per paper
- Download (pdf)
How to Access the Timetables
You can download the PDFs and other related documents from the KNEC official timetable portal. Here’s what to do:
- Visit the Timetables section on the KNEC website.
- Look for links labeled:
- 2025 KCSE Timetable (Oct/Nov)
- 2025 KPSEA Timetable
- 2025 KJSEA Timetable
- Click the download link or PDF icon for the timetable you need.
What Each Document Usually Includes
- Exact exam dates and sessions (morning/afternoon)
- Paper codes and subject-specific instructions
- Time allowances; note that NO extra time is granted beyond the printed schedule
For KCSE, project assessments take place between January and July 2025, followed by written exams in October and November
Quick Reference Table
| Exam Type | Assessment Period | Download via KNEC Timetables Portal |
| KCSE | January–July projects; Oct–Nov written | Yes |
| KPSEA | Likely late 2025 (Grade 6) | Yes |
| KJSEA | Revised schedule released May 2025 | Yes |
