The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has published the official timetable and instructions for the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) Qualifying Test, scheduled for June.
The Council has confirmed that the test will be conducted online to assess candidates’ eligibility for the full KJSEA.
KNEC stated: “KNEC will offer a proficiency test measuring candidates’ ability to sit for the KJSEA. The test will be done online.”
Candidates must report to designated assessment centres on June 9, 2025, for an orientation session before the test begins.
“All candidates registered for the KJSEA qualifying examination must report to the designated assessment centre on June 9 2025, for orientation on the online testing before the actual test.”
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After completion, candidates will receive their results and result slips immediately, signed by the Sub-County Director of Education for registration purposes.
“The candidates will be given results and result slips immediately after completion of the test, duly signed by the Sub County Director of Education (SCDE) for purposes of registration for KJSEA.”
KNEC emphasised that no extra time will be allowed beyond the duration stated on the question paper. In case of any discrepancy, the time on the paper will prevail.
“The time allowed for each paper is indicated against the paper’s name, and NO EXTRA TIME IS TO BE ALLOWED. In case of any discrepancy, the time stated on the question paper should be taken as the correct one.”
Candidates are also advised to be seated 15 minutes before the test begins. “Avail yourself for searching outside the assessment room and be seated at your desk/table 15 minutes before the time fixed for the examination to start in the various papers. The first session will start at 8.30am.”
Any candidate arriving more than 30 minutes late will not be allowed to sit the exam except under exceptional circumstances. Communication during the exam is strictly prohibited, and possessing books, notes, or unauthorised materials will be considered misconduct.
Furthermore, mobile phones and electronic devices are banned in all examination centres.
“Cell phones or any other electronic communication device are prohibited in examination centres. Any candidate caught possessing a cell phone/any other electronic communication device will have their results cancelled.”
Candidates may only use mathematical tables printed by KNEC and non-programmable calculators where allowed.
KNEC warned that any irregularities or misconduct during the exam would attract penalties as per the KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012, specifically Sections 27 to 40. These may include cancellation of the entire subject and award of result “Y.”
The Council urged all Sub-County Examination Officers to ensure that candidates fully know these rules and the serious consequences of non-compliance.
By Joseph Mambili
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