The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the restoration of its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), which was temporarily unavailable due to an administrative challenge. The system was fully restored on Sunday, September 27, 2026, and is now operational. JAMB apologized to candidates, institutions, and stakeholders for the inconvenience caused by the disruption.
The temporary unavailability of CAPS caused a significant delay in the admission process, prompting JAMB to urge tertiary institutions to accelerate their admission processes to meet the agreed-upon deadlines. The Board recognized the importance of CAPS to the admission process and appreciated the patience and understanding demonstrated by stakeholders during the period.
JAMB has set specific deadlines for admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session, with public universities required to complete theirs on or before October 31, private universities by November 30, and other tertiary institutions having until December 31. The Board urged institutions to immediately intensify their admission activities to meet these deadlines.
Following the recent release of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination results by the National Examinations Council (NECO), JAMB particularly urged public universities to intensify their admission processes to meet the October deadline. The Board also advised candidates awaiting their NECO results to immediately upload or verify their results to ensure that their credentials are available for admission consideration.
With the system now operational, JAMB urged candidates to promptly accept admission offers made to them to ensure that the agreed admission timelines are achieved. The Board assured stakeholders that it would promptly consider and approve admission recommendations submitted through CAPS as institutions accelerate their processes.
To prevent future disruptions, JAMB is implementing medium- and long-term strategies to strengthen the resilience, stability, and reliability of CAPS. The measures include redundancy and business-continuity arrangements aimed at reducing dependence on a single hosting or service environment and minimizing the risk of future disruptions.
The Board reaffirmed its commitment to improving the admission process, noting that lessons learned from the incident would be applied to strengthen CAPS and enhance the overall admission experience. JAMB's efforts aim to ensure a smooth and efficient admission process for candidates and institutions.
Key points
- JAMB restores CAPS, urges institutions to fast-track admissions ahead of October deadline
- Public universities must complete admissions by October 31, while private universities have until November 30
- JAMB implements measures to prevent future disruptions to CAPS
