JAMB MAINTAINS OCTOBER 31 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES TO CONCLUDE 2026/2027 ADMISSIONS

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has maintained October 31, 2026, as the deadline for public universities to conclude their admission processes for the 2026/2027 academic session, the deadline was communicated in a statement issued by the examination body on September 28, following concerns about delays affecting the admission process. According to JAMB, stakeholders at the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions agreed that public universities should complete their admission exercises on or before October 31, the board also fixed November 30 as the deadline for private universities, while other categories of tertiary institutions are expected to conclude their admission processes by December 31, 2026. JAMB explained that the deadlines were established to ensure a coordinated admission process across Nigerian tertiary institutions. The announcement followed a temporary disruption of the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), which had affected access to the platform for approximately 96 hours, the board subsequently confirmed that CAPS had become fully operational and urged institutions to accelerate their admission activities. Candidates were also advised to check their admission status regularly and promptly accept admission offers made available to them. JAMB further advised candidates awaiting their National Examinations Council results to ensure that their results were uploaded or verified for admission consideration. The Central Admissions Processing System remains an important platform through which candidates can monitor their admission status, accept or reject offers and confirm admission decisions, with the October 31 deadline approaching, prospective students are encouraged to remain attentive to announcements from their respective institutions, candidates should also ensure that their O’level results and other required credentials are properly uploaded. Importantly, admission seekers are warned against individuals who promise to secure admission through unofficial payments or personal connections. Admission decisions should be confirmed through the appropriate institutional channels and JAMB CAPS, the deadline is particularly important for candidates who are still awaiting admission offers or whose admission status remains under consideration.