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KNEC Business and Technical exam results: Everything candidates need to know
14th July, 2026 12:46 PM
Thousands of learners who sat the March 2026 Business and Technical examinations can now access their results, but the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued several important instructions that institutions and candidates must follow.
In a notice released on Monday, July 13, 2026, KNEC said the results are available for collection at New Mitihani House in South C, Nairobi, during weekdays between 8am and 5pm. The council clarified that results will only be released to institutions that have cleared all outstanding examination fee arrears.
Collection tied to fee clearance
KNEC said institutions should ensure all pending examination fees are settled before presenting themselves for collection. The requirement affects National Polytechnics, Technical Training Institutes (TTIs), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, and Vocational Training Centres that register candidates for the examinations.
For many candidates, this means checking with their institutions early enough to confirm whether all financial obligations have been met. It is also important to note that the results are collected by heads of institutions, not individual candidates.
“Please ensure all examination fee arrears are cleared prior to collection,” KNEC said in the notice.
Queries must be submitted within 30 days
The council has also set a deadline for result queries. Any candidate seeking clarification on grades, missing results or related concerns must submit the query within 30 days of the release.
All applications must be made through KNEC’s online Query Management Information System (QMIS). Queries lodged after 9 August 2026 will attract a KSh5,000 fee.
KNEC advises candidates to review their results promptly and report any discrepancies through their institutions as soon as possible.
Who sat these examinations?
The March examinations were administered under the Business and Technical Examinations Programme (BTEP) and the Business and Vocational Training Examinations (BVTET).
They are taken by post-school learners pursuing certificate, diploma and higher diploma qualifications in business, technical and vocational fields.
The qualifications provide practical and occupational skills and also create pathways for further education. Candidates who complete diploma programmes may qualify for admission into university degree courses and other recognised higher learning institutions.
Registration for November exams already open
The release of the March results comes shortly after KNEC opened registration for the November 2026 Business and Technical examinations.
During the registration announcement, the council warned that there will be no late registration period.
“Payment of examination fees and online submission of candidate details alone do not constitute successful registration,” the council said.
KNEC also emphasised that candidates must meet the minimum entry requirements for their respective courses, while heads of institutions are responsible for ensuring all registration details submitted to the council are accurate and complete before submission.
Additional requirements institutions should note
KNEC further directed institutions to upload candidates’ photographs through the registration portal for identity verification during examination administration.
Repeat candidates were also advised not to register for both referred papers and subsequent modules within the same examination series, as this may affect processing.
Why the instructions matter
The latest directives are part of KNEC’s wider effort to strengthen the management of business and technical examinations, from registration and identity verification to results processing and certification.
For candidates, the key message is simple: confirm that your institution has cleared any fee arrears, check your results early through your institution, and submit any query within the 30-day window to avoid additional charges.
