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How Cluster Points Work

Each cluster for KUCCPS courses has 4 major required subjects. These subjects are used in the formula to calculate cluster points. If a student did not take or study a required standalone subject for a specific cluster (e.g., Music for Cluster 18 or Physics for Cluster 4), the cluster points are automatically set to zero for that cluster.

This scoring system is competitive and helps students get into the institutions of their choice. Every university has specific cluster points requirements for each course. This system applies to students who have scored a C+ and above.

Important Note: Cluster point requirements may vary by university and program. Please check specific university requirements for accurate information.

Cluster 1

Law and related courses

  • • ENG/KIS
  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A/MAT ALTERNATIVE B/ANY GROUP II
  • • Any GROUP III
  • • Any GROUP II/2nd GROUP III/ANY GROUP IV/ANY GROUP V

Cluster 2

Business, Hospitality & Related

  • • ENG/KIS
  • • ENG/KIS
  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A/B
  • • Any GROUP II or any GROUP III
  • • A GROUP II or a GROUP III or any GROUP IV or ANY GROUP V

Cluster 3

Social Sciences, Media Studies, Fine Arts, Film, Animation, Graphics & Related

  • • ENG/KIS
  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A/B or any GROUP II
  • • Any GROUP III
  • • A GROUP II or 2nd GROUP III or any GROUP IV or ANY GROUP V

Cluster 4

Geosciences & Related

  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A
  • • PHY
  • • BIO/CHE/GEO
  • • A GROUP II or any GROUP III or any GROUP IV or ANY GROUP V

Cluster 5

Engineering, Engineering Technology & Related

  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A
  • • PHY
  • • BIO/CHE/GEO
  • • A GROUP II or any GROUP III or any GROUP IV or ANY GROUP V

Cluster 6

Architecture, Building Construction & Related

  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A
  • • PHY
  • • Any GROUP III
  • • 2nd GROUP II or 2nd GROUP III or any GROUP IV or any GROUP V

Cluster 7

Computing, IT & Related

  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A
  • • PHY
  • • 2nd GROUP II or any GROUP III
  • • A GROUP II or a GROUP III or any GROUP IV or any GROUP V

Cluster 8

Agribusiness & Related

  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A
  • • BIO
  • • PHY or CHE
  • • 3rd GROUP II or any GROUP III or any GROUP IV or any GROUP V

Cluster 9

General Science, Biological Sciences, Physics, Chemistry & Related

  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A
  • • Any GROUP II
  • • 2nd GROUP II
  • • 3rd GROUP II or any GROUP III or any GROUP IV or any GROUP V

Cluster 10

Actuarial Science, Accountancy, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics & Related

  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A
  • • Any GROUP II
  • • Any GROUP III
  • • 2nd GROUP II or 2nd GROUP III or a GROUP IV or any GROUP V

Cluster 11

Interior Design, Fashion Design, Textiles & Related

  • • CHE
  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A/B or PHY
  • • BIO/HSC
  • • ENG/KIS or any GROUP III or a GROUP IV or any GROUP V

Cluster 12

Sport Science & Related

  • • BIO/GSC
  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A/B
  • • Any GROUP II or any GROUP III
  • • ENG/KIS or a GROUP II or a GROUP III or any GROUP IV or any GROUP V

Cluster 13

Medicine, Health, Veterinary Medicine & Related

  • • BIO
  • • CHE
  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A/PHY
  • • ENG/KIS or 3rd GROUP II or any GROUP III or any GROUP IV or any GROUP V

Cluster 14

History, Archaeology & Related

  • • HAG
  • • ENG/KIS
  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A/B or any GROUP II
  • • A GROUP II or 2nd GROUP III or any GROUP IV or any GROUP V

Cluster 15

Agriculture, Animal Health, Food Science, Nutrition Dietetics, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources & Related

  • • BIO
  • • CHE
  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A/PHY/GEO
  • • ENG/KIS or 3rd GROUP II or a GROUP III or any GROUP IV or any GROUP V

Cluster 16

Geography & Related

  • • GEO
  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A/B
  • • Any GROUP II
  • • 2nd GROUP II or 2nd GROUP III or any GROUP IV or any GROUP V

Cluster 17

French & German

  • • FRE/GER
  • • ENG/KIS
  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A/B or any GROUP II or any GROUP III
  • • A GROUP II or a GROUP III or any GROUP IV or GROUP V

Cluster 18

Music & Related

  • • MUS
  • • ENG/KIS
  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A/B or any GROUP II or any GROUP III
  • • A GROUP II or a GROUP III or any GROUP IV or 2nd GROUP V

Cluster 19

Education & Related

  • • ENG
  • • MAT ALTERNATIVE A/B or any GROUP II
  • • 2nd GROUP II
  • • KIS or 3rd GROUP II or 2nd GROUP III or any GROUP IV or any GROUP V

Cluster 20

Religious Studies, Theology, Islamic Studies & Related

  • • CRE/IRE/HRE
  • • ENG/KIS
  • • 2nd GROUP III
  • • A GROUP II or a GROUP IV or any GROUP V