JAMB URGES UNIVERSITIES TO SPEED UP ADMISSIONS AS 2026 DEADLINES APPROACH

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has urged tertiary institutions to accelerate the processing of admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session following the restoration of its Central Admissions Processing System. The system, widely known as CAPS, is used to manage admissions and enable candidates to monitor and respond to admission offers. In a statement reported on September 28, JAMB said the platform had been restored following a temporary disruption and urged institutions to recover lost time. The board also advised candidates to respond promptly to admission offers made through the system. According to the reported timetable, public universities are expected to conclude the relevant admission exercise by October 31, 2026. Private universities have until November 30, while other tertiary institutions have a deadline of December 31. With the public-university deadline approaching, candidates who have not secured admission may be anxious about the status of their applications. However, admission decisions depend on several factors, including the institution’s available spaces, programme requirements, candidates’ qualifications and the processing of applications. Candidates are advised to check their CAPS profiles regularly and confirm their admission status through official JAMB and institutional portals. Where an offer is made, candidates should carefully review the details and follow the prescribed steps to accept it within the required period. Applicants should also confirm that their O’level results have been uploaded correctly and that their personal details match the information submitted during registration. Those who encounter technical difficulties should contact the relevant institution or JAMB through official support channels. Candidates should avoid paying unofficial agents who promise guaranteed admission or claim they can manipulate the CAPS platform. As institutions work towards completing the exercise, timely communication from admissions offices will remain important for students awaiting decisions. Prospective students should continue monitoring official announcements because individual institutions may issue additional instructions concerning screening, registration and acceptance fees.