The 2026/27 academic session admissions are underway, with Nigerian universities releasing admission lists for prospective students.
Candidates who applied to different institutions are advised to stay glued to their school portals and also monitor their admission status through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Central Admissions Processing System (JAMB CAPS).
Here are 7 universities with 2026/2027 admission-list updates.
1. Kwara State University
Kwara State University (KWASU) is among the first institutions with a 2026/27 admission list update.
Candidates who applied to the university are advised to visit the institution’s official admission portal to check their status and follow any instructions provided for successful candidates.
2. Lagos State University
Lagos State University (LASU) is among the Nigerian universities currently progressing with its 2026/27 admission process.
Prospective candidates who applied to LASU should regularly monitor the university’s admission portal for updates on their status and subsequent registration requirements.
3. University of Delta
The University of Delta (UNIDEL) is another institution with admission-list update for prospectives for the new academic session.
Candidates should make use the university’s official portal to verify their status rather than relying on unofficial admission lists shared on social media.
4. Ebonyi State University
The Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has also released admission information for candidates seeking entry for the 2026/27 academic session.
Applicants should check the institution’s platform and JAMB CAPS for the latest information concerning their applications.
5. University of Benin
Applicants who applied to the University of Benin should rely on UNIBEN’s official channels when checking whether they have received an admission offer.
6. Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, is also actively releasing the institutions admission updates.
Candidates should check the institution’s portal and JAMB CAPS regularly, as admission information can be updated in stages.
7. University of Delta and Other Institutions
The 2026/27 admission process is not limited to the institutions listed above, as admission updates are being released by universities at various stages.
Current admission-tracking research also list institutions including the University of Port Harcourt, Federal University Otuoke, Niger Delta University, FUNAAB, UNIMED and others as having 2026/2027 admission or screening updates.
How to Check Your 2026/27 Admission Status
Prospectives should first visit the official website of the university they applied to and look for its admission portal or admission-list section.
Check JAMB CAPS because an admission offer may appear there even when candidates are still waiting for updates from their university.
Candidates who got an offer should carefully follow the institution’s instructions regarding acceptance, clearance, documentation and registration.
Beware of Fake Admission Information
Prospective students should be wary and careful when clicking links shared through WhatsApp, Facebook and other social-media platforms.
The best and safest approach is to confirm admission information directly through the university’s official website and JAMB’s platforms before making payments or submitting personal information.
The list of institutions releasing admission information is expected to change as the 2026/27 admission process progresses, so candidates should continue checking for updates.
