How to Get Your Child’s Assessment Number for KPSEA & KJSEA Results (Kenya)
To get your child’s CBA assessment number, contact the school (class teacher or headteacher), check official result slips or past reports, or verify using the KNEC CBA portal.
Quick Answer (Featured Snippet)
- The assessment number (CBA/KNEC number) is issued in Grade 3.
- It appears on KPSEA/KJSEA result slips, school records, and past assessment reports.
- The fastest way to get it is by asking your child’s school.
- You can confirm it via the official KNEC portal:
👉 https://cba.knec.ac.ke
What Is a CBA Assessment Number?
A CBA (Competency-Based Assessment) number—also called a KNEC assessment number or UPI—is a unique learner identifier assigned by Kenya National Examinations Council starting in Grade 3.
It is used to:
- Track school-based assessments (SBA)
- Submit learner progress records
- Access KPSEA and KJSEA results
What Is Competency-Based Assessment (CBA)?
Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) is a continuous evaluation system that measures:
- What a learner knows
- What they can do
- How they apply skills, values, and knowledge to real-world problems
It forms part of Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Key Details About the Assessment Number
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Used to upload and check results on the KNEC CBA portal |
| Source | Generated by KNEC or linked to NEMIS (UPI) |
| Used By | Teachers (submission) & parents (tracking progress) |
| Relevance | Required for KPSEA and KJSEA exams |
How to Get Your Child’s Assessment Number
1. Contact the School (Fastest Method)
- Speak to the class teacher or headteacher
- Request the School Nominal Roll
- Schools access this via the official KNEC system:
👉 https://cba.knec.ac.ke
Also check:
- Official KPSEA/KJSEA result slips
- Printed school reports
2. Check Previous Assessment Records
Look through:
- Past report cards
- Previous KPSEA/KJSEA results portals
- SMS history (if you used shortcode 22263)
3. Verify Using the KNEC CBA Portal
You can confirm a number if you already have a possible match:
- Go to: 👉 https://cba.knec.ac.ke
- Click “View Learner Details”
- Select the learner’s grade
- Enter the assessment number
- Click Find
Note: Parents cannot fully register accounts on this portal—access is mainly controlled by schools.
Important: Assessment Number vs UPI (NEMIS)
| Feature | Assessment Number | UPI (NEMIS) |
|---|---|---|
| Managed By | KNEC | Ministry of Education |
| Use | Exams & assessments | Student tracking & funding |
| Starts | Grade 3 | From admission |
What If the School Can’t Provide It?
If your child is in Grade 3 or above and has no assessment number:
- The school may not have registered them on the KNEC system
- Ask the headteacher to register the learner via:
👉 https://cba.knec.ac.ke
Failure to register may affect:
- SBA records
- KPSEA/KJSEA eligibility
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FAQs About CBA Assessment Number
1. Can I get the assessment number online myself?
No. Only schools have full access. Parents can only verify, not generate or retrieve it independently.
2. Is the assessment number the same as NEMIS?
No. The NEMIS UPI is different and used for government records, not exams.
3. When is the number assigned?
In Grade 3, when the learner is registered under CBA.
4. What is it used for?
- Tracking academic progress
- Submitting assessments
- Checking national exam results
