A. SSSCE

Credit passes (A-D) in Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes (A-D) in elective Mathematics and two of the following: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity with aggregate 24/36 or better. They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

A. WASSCE

Credit passes (A1-C7) in Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes (A1-C6) in elective Mathematics and two of the following: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity with aggregate 24/36 or better. They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

B. “O” and “A” LEVEL APPLICANTS

Five (5) credit passes at O’Level including English and Mathematics, plus,

Either

Two (2) Credit passes at ‘A’ Level in the following courses: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics.

They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

C. Technical School Applicants

Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering. They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

D. Mature Applicants

(a) Must be 25 years old with any legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application.

(b) Must have two (2) years’ professional experience (A letter from employer is required)

c) Either: WASSCE/ SSSCE with credits passes (A-D/A1-C6) in THREE (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus credits passes (A-D/A1-C6) in Three Elective Subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic and Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity).

Or: Five (5) credits at O’ Level including English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

Technical School Applicants: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering.

E. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Holders

(a) Applicants must have graduated with a good Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least Second-Class Lower Division, and

(b) The applicant must have acquired a one-year post-Diploma qualification working experience at the time of submitting the application forms,

(c) Should pass an interview to be conducted by the department.

(d) They will be admitted in year two (2) of the programme 

1. Mature Applicants Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application, must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage
2. Foreign Applicants: Academic records of foreign applicants will be referred to GTEC for the determination of qualification equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement.