Sit the physiotherapy pre-registration exam and get student indexing (PCK)
Physiotherapy Council of Kenya · sources read 3 Oct 2026
When PCK announces the yearly pre-registration exam, apply in the prescribed form with your ID, KCSE and physiotherapy certificates, photos and proof of the KSh 12,000 fee. Students get a PCK index number through their accredited college within six months of admission.
- Fee
- KSh 12,000Pre-registration exam (assessment)KSh 12,000Exam re-sit
- Where
- Physiotherapy Council of Kenya, Bemuda Plaza, Ngong Road, Ground Office A2, Nairobi (020 4404110 / 0701 165 338, info@pck.go.ke)
What you need
- PCK's prescribed application form
- Copy of your national ID or passport
- Copy of your KCSE certificate or equivalent
- Copy of your physiotherapy diploma, degree or completion letter
- Current colour passport-size photos
- Proof of paying the KSh 12,000 fee
Steps
- As a new student, your accredited college sends your details to PCK within six months of admission, and PCK issues your index number.
- After you qualify, watch for PCK's yearly notice calling for pre-registration exam applications.
- Apply in the prescribed form with your documents and proof of paying KSh 12,000.
- Sit and pass the exam before you start your internship.
Watch out
- If you fail, you get two more tries. Each re-sit costs KSh 12,000 and you wait for the next exam cycle.
- Internship comes after the exam, not before.
Who can apply
- Exam: people who have qualified in physiotherapy from accredited institutions.
- Indexing: every new student admitted to a physiotherapy programme.
- Diploma students need at least KCSE C plain (plus subject minimums); degree students need at least C+ with C+ in English or Kiswahili, Maths or Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
Official sources (4)
- Pre-registration Examination pck.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Professional Indexing of Students pck.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- The Physiotherapists Rules, 2017 (Legal Notice No. 239) pck.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Contact Us pck.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026