NIGERIA: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has restored its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) following a temporary disruption, allowing institutions to resume the processing of admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session.
With CAPS now operational, candidates, parents and tertiary institutions have been advised to take note of the timelines and requirements guiding the admission exercise.
Here are 12 key things candidates should know:
1. CAPS is fully operational
JAMB has restored the Central Admissions Processing System, meaning the temporary disruption affecting the platform has been resolved.
The restoration allows the 2026/2027 admission process to continue.
2. Institutions can resume admission processing
Universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and other tertiary institutions can continue processing admissions through CAPS.
JAMB has urged institutions to accelerate their admission activities to recover time lost during the disruption.
3. Candidates should regularly check their admission status
Candidates should continue monitoring their admission status on CAPS.
An admission offer may be uploaded once a candidate has been considered for admission, making regular checks important.
4. Candidates offered admission should act promptly
Candidates who receive admission offers are expected to accept them through CAPS without unnecessary delay.
They should also complete any additional requirements communicated by their respective institutions.
5. The 2026/2027 admission exercise has deadlines
JAMB has approved deadlines for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
The applicable deadlines fall between October 31 and December 31, 2026, depending on the relevant admission category.
6. Institutions must meet the approved deadlines
The restoration of CAPS does not extend the admission exercise indefinitely.
Institutions are expected to complete their admission processes within the deadlines approved by JAMB for the 2026/2027 academic session.
7. Candidates should not wait until the last minute
Candidates still awaiting admission should continue checking CAPS for updates.
Those offered admission should accept their offers and complete the necessary procedures as early as possible.
8. The CAPS disruption has been resolved
The temporary technical disruption that affected CAPS has been addressed, according to JAMB.
Institutions have therefore been directed to make use of the restored platform and accelerate their admission processes.
9. What candidates should do now
Candidates should:
Regularly check their admission status on CAPS.
Monitor their accounts for admission offers.
Accept an admission offer promptly when one is made.
Follow instructions issued by their chosen institutions.
Take note of the applicable admission deadline.
Avoid waiting until the final day to complete required steps.
10. What institutions should do
Institutions are expected to:
Continue processing admissions through CAPS.
Accelerate their admission activities.
Recover time lost during the temporary disruption.
Complete their admission processes within the approved timelines.
11. What parents and guardians should know
Parents and guardians should encourage candidates to monitor their admission status regularly and take prompt action whenever an offer is made.
They should also take note of the approved deadlines for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
12. The key message from JAMB
The central message from JAMB is that CAPS has been restored and is fully operational.
Institutions can therefore continue processing admissions, while candidates should regularly monitor their status and promptly accept any admission offer received.
With the admission deadlines running from October 31 to December 31, 2026, candidates and institutions are expected to pay close attention to the deadline applicable to their admission category.
