2026/2027 Admission Update: JAMB CAPS Processing Intensifies as More Schools Release Admission Lists

Candidates seeking admission into Nigerian universities for the 2026/2027 academic session have been advised to regularly check their JAMB CAPS profiles as institutions continue to process and upload admission offers. The 2026/2027 admission exercise is gathering pace across Nigerian tertiary institutions, with candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) now beginning to see admission updates on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) Central Admissions Processing System, popularly known as CAPS. JAMB CAPS is the official platform through which admission offers from tertiary institutions are processed and managed. The system allows candidates to monitor their admission status and respond to admission offers electronically. As the admission exercise progresses, candidates are being encouraged not to rely solely on information circulating on social media or unofficial admission platforms. Instead, they should regularly check their JAMB e-Facility/CAPS accounts and their institution’s official admission portal. The 2026/2027 admission process is already producing results in a number of institutions. The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has released its 2026/2027 admission list on JAMB CAPS, allowing candidates who participated in its admission screening exercise to check their status. The Federal University of Kashere (FUKASHERE) is also among institutions whose 2026/2027 admission list has been listed as available, while other universities continue to update their admission records as the exercise progresses. Other institutions reported in recent admission updates include Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Kwara State University (KWASU), Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) and several others. However, the status of admission lists can change as schools upload additional batches, so candidates should verify directly through the official channels of their institutions and JAMB CAPS. Candidates should not assume that they have not been admitted simply because their names are not yet appearing on a school’s published list. Admission lists may be released in batches, and some offers may appear on JAMB CAPS before or after a school makes a separate public announcement. Recent admission tracking information shows that schools are releasing lists at different stages of the 2026/2027 exercise. Candidates are therefore advised to make checking their CAPS status a regular routine. Candidates can check their admission status by logging into the JAMB e-Facility platform.
The general process is:
1. Log in to the official JAMB e-Facility portal.
2. Select “Check Admission Status.”
3. Select the appropriate examination year.
4. Click on “Access My CAPS.”
5. Open “Admission Status.”
6. Check whether an admission offer has been made.
Candidates checking from a mobile phone may need to switch their browser to desktop mode if the full CAPS menu does not display properly. Candidates who see “Admission in Progress” should not immediately conclude that their admission has been lost. JAMB recently addressed concerns surrounding the status and advised affected candidates to continue monitoring their CAPS profiles while following official JAMB updates. The status can reflect that the admission process is still being handled. Similarly, candidates who see “Not Admitted” should continue to monitor their status where the admission exercise of their institution is still ongoing, rather than relying on one check. Once a candidate receives an admission offer on CAPS, the candidate may be required to either accept or reject the offer. This step is important because JAMB has made clear that admissions offered by institutions must be processed through the approved admission system. JAMB’s published guidance states that an admission offer outside CAPS is not recognised by the Board. Candidates should therefore be cautious about individuals or websites claiming that they can provide admission outside the official process. Checking JAMB CAPS is important, but candidates should also monitor the official website and admission portal of their chosen institution.
Universities may publish information about:
– Admission lists and supplementary lists
– Acceptance fees
– Registration deadlines
– Physical screening
– Medical screening
– Clearance requirements
– School charges
– Resumption dates
– Departmental requirements
An admission offer on CAPS may therefore be only one stage of the process. For the 2026 admission exercise, JAMB’s policy meeting approved a minimum tolerable score of 150 for universities, while the minimum for polytechnics, monotechnics, colleges of education and colleges of agriculture was set at 100. Individual institutions can apply their own admission requirements and competitive thresholds. This means meeting the national minimum does not automatically guarantee admission into a particular university or course. Candidates still have to satisfy the requirements of their chosen institution and programme. With admission activity increasing, candidates have also been warned to be careful about fake admission messages and fraudulent websites. Applicants should avoid paying individuals who promise to “upgrade” their JAMB CAPS status, secure an admission slot, or manipulate an admission offer. The safest approach is to use official JAMB platforms and the verified admission portal of the institution concerned. The 2026/2027 admission exercise remains ongoing, and candidates whose institutions have not yet released their lists should continue monitoring their CAPS profiles and school portals for updates. For candidates who have already received an offer, the next step is to carefully follow the instructions attached to the admission and complete the required acceptance and clearance procedures before the relevant deadlines. For now, the message to 2026/2027 admission seekers is simple: check your CAPS regularly, monitor your school portal, verify every admission update from official sources and do not wait until the last minute to act on an admission offer.