Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in either English or Kiswahili and a pass in Mathematics
Be a holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and subsidiary pass in general paper
Be a holder of Diploma in Mass Communication, Diploma in Public Relations, Diploma in purchasing, Diploma in business and information technology, Diploma in business administration and Diploma in Community Development with minimum of credit pass from JKUAT or from an institution recognized by the University Senate