The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released a fresh bulletin addressing admission seekers, reiterating that all admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions must be processed strictly through its Central Admission Processing System (CAPS).
In its latest update, the Board warned institutions and candidates alike that any admission conducted outside CAPS is illegal and will not be recognized. The directive underscores JAMB’s ongoing efforts to sanitize the admission process and eliminate irregularities across the system.
JAMB further explained that under the current framework, institutions are required to recommend qualified candidates through CAPS, after which final approval is granted by the Board. Successful candidates are then notified via email or SMS and are expected to either accept or reject the offer within the stipulated period.
The bulletin also highlighted new procedural adjustments involving affiliated institutions, directing that parent (mother) universities must now take full responsibility for processing admissions into their affiliate programmes. This move, according to JAMB, is aimed at strengthening accountability and ensuring uniform standards across all admission channels.
Candidates were advised to remain proactive by regularly checking their admission status on CAPS and ensuring all required credentials, including O’Level results, are properly uploaded to avoid disqualification.
JAMB maintained that the CAPS platform remains central to promoting transparency, fairness, and merit-based placement, as it allows candidates to track their admission status in real time while preventing multiple or fraudulent admissions.
As the 2026 admission process gains momentum, the Board urged all stakeholders to adhere strictly to laid-down guidelines, stressing that compliance is critical to maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s tertiary education system.