1. Accreditation and Recognition: The college must first be legally registered and accredited by the relevant government body, likely the Commission for University Education (CUE) for universities, or the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) for TVET institutions. This is a prerequisite to offering programs that KNEC might examine.
2. Curriculum Alignment: The college's curriculum for the specific programs it wants KNEC to examine must align with KNEC's requirements and standards. This involves meticulous planning and often requires adapting existing curricula to meet KNEC's specifications.
3. Application for Examination Affiliation/Registration: Once accredited and with a compliant curriculum, the college formally applies to KNEC to become a registered examination center. This involves submitting detailed documentation regarding the college's infrastructure, faculty qualifications, resources, and its adherence to KNEC's regulations.
4. KNEC Vetting and Inspection: KNEC will then conduct a thorough inspection of the college. This includes verifying the information provided in the application, assessing the institution's facilities (labs, libraries, classrooms), reviewing the teaching staff qualifications and experience, and examining the quality of teaching materials.
5. Approval and Examination Center Registration: If KNEC is satisfied with the college's preparedness, it will grant approval, registering the college as an examination center. This allows the college to administer KNEC examinations to its students.
6. Ongoing Compliance: The college must maintain compliance with KNEC's regulations and standards. Regular monitoring and inspections by KNEC may occur to ensure consistent quality.
In short, it's a process of demonstrating compliance with rigorous standards set by KNEC and the relevant regulatory bodies, not simply a request. The college needs to meet specific requirements before KNEC will even consider examining it.