The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the full restoration of its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), which was temporarily disrupted, affecting access to the platform. The examination body confirmed that CAPS is now fully operational and available to candidates, tertiary institutions, and other stakeholders participating in the 2026/2027 admission exercise. This development aims to streamline the admission process into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
JAMB has set deadlines for the 2026/2027 admission exercise. Public universities are expected to complete their admissions by October 31, 2026, while private universities have until November 30, 2026. Other tertiary institutions must complete their admissions by December 31, 2026. The board urged institutions to accelerate their admission processes to make up for the time lost during the disruption and ensure compliance with the approved deadlines.
The board advised candidates who receive admission offers to promptly accept them on the CAPS platform to avoid unnecessary delays in securing their admissions. CAPS allows candidates to monitor and respond to admission offers, ensuring a smooth admission process. JAMB also encouraged candidates who had previously been awaiting their Senior School Certificate Examination results to take immediate steps following the release of the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) results.
Candidates awaiting their results were advised to upload or verify their results promptly to ensure that their academic credentials are available for consideration as institutions intensify their admission processes. This move will enable institutions to consider their credentials during the admission process. The board apologized for the inconvenience caused by the temporary disruption and thanked candidates, institutions, and other stakeholders for their patience and understanding.
The restoration of CAPS is expected to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the admission process. The platform has been instrumental in coordinating and processing admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions. JAMB's efforts aim to ensure that the admission process is completed within the stipulated deadlines, allowing candidates to secure their admissions in a timely manner.
The 2026/2027 admission exercise has been closely monitored by JAMB, with the board taking steps to ensure that the process is fair and transparent. The deadlines set for public and private universities, as well as other tertiary institutions, are aimed at ensuring that the admission process is completed within a reasonable timeframe. Candidates and institutions are expected to adhere to these deadlines to avoid any delays.
With CAPS fully operational, candidates can now access the platform to monitor and respond to admission offers. The board's efforts to restore CAPS and set deadlines for the admission exercise have been welcomed by stakeholders, who expect a smoother admission process this year. The successful completion of the admission exercise will enable candidates to secure their admissions and prepare for the upcoming academic session.
Key points
- JAMB sets deadlines for 2026/2027 admission exercise: October 31 for public universities, November 30 for private universities, and December 31 for other tertiary institutions.
