JAMB Warns Candidates Against Accepting Admission Outside CAPS
JAMB has warned candidates against accepting admission outside CAPS. Find out what the warning means and how to check your admission status online.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued warning to candidates against accepting any admission offers outside its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), stressing that such offers are not be recognised as valid.
The warning, issued on October 12, 2026, reminds candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions to ensure they verify their admission status through the official JAMB platform. According to the board’s guidelines, admissions must follow the approved process to be officially recognised.
Candidates who accept offers outside CAPS risk complications with their admission records and documentations. JAMB advised applicants to confirm that their offers are reflected on the platform before treating them as final.
How to Check Your Admission Status on JAMB CAPS
Candidates can use the official JAMB platform to check whether their admission has been processed.
1. Visit the JAMB CAPS portal.
2. Log in using the details required to access your JAMB profile or e-Facility account.
3. Open the Check Admission Status section and follow the prompts to view your status.
4. If an admission offer appears, follow the instructions provided on the platform to accept or reject it.
Those whose admission is not showing despite receiving an offer from their institution should contact the institution’s admissions office or JAMB for clarification.
