How to Check 2026 Admission Status on JAMB CAPS

For every Nigerian student who seeking admission into a university, polytechnic, or college of education, checking admission status on the JAMB Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) is a crucial step. The JAMB CAPS portal is the official platform where candidates can confirm whether they have been qualified admission.

If you applied for admission via JAMB for the 2026 academic session, this post will show you exactly how to check your admission status on JAMB CAPS and what to do afterward.

Briefly About JAMB CAPS

JAMB CAPS (Central Admission Processing System) is an online admission platform introduced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). It ensures transparency in the admission process by allowing candidates to monitor their admission progress, accept or reject admission offers, and track institution admission decisions.
Candidates should know that without accepting admission on CAPS, your admission is not considered valid.

When Admission Status Be Available on CAPS?

The admission processing regularly starting after institutions complete their internal admission screening. When the schools begin or start submitting admission lists to JAMB, candidates can then check their status on CAPS.

And also candidates are advised to check regularly, as admission updates may occur at different times for different institutions.

Option Method

Check through JAMB Admission Status Page

Applicants can also:

Visit the JAMB Admission Status checking page.
Enter their JAMB registration number
Click (Check Admission Status).

This method shows whether admission has been qualified, but acceptance must still be done via CAPS.

What are you Going to do After Accepting the Admission

When you accept admission on CAPS:

Candidates should print your JAMB admission letter.
Candidates should begin proceed to your institution for registration.
Candidates should follow the schools admission guidelines.

And candidates should make sure failure to accept admission on CAPS may lead to losing the admission offer.

Reasons Admission Status May Show (Not but Admitted)

Institution has not uploaded admission list.
Your O’Level result has not been uploaded on CAPS.
Admission processing is still ongoing.

Candidates should remain active and keep checking.

How to Check 2026 Admission Status on JAMB CAP

These are the simple steps you should follow to check your 2026 admission status on JAMB CAP as shown table below:

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Step 1.	Visit the JAMB e-facility portal.	Go to the official JAMB e-facility website using a browser on your phone or computer.
Step 2.	Long in to your JAMB profile.	Enter your email address and password used during JAMB registration.
Step 3.	Access the CAPS section.	On your dashboard click on (Check admission status) or (CAPS).
Step 4.	Select admission status.	Click on (Admission status) to view your current admission progress.
Step 5.	Accept or reject admission.	If you have been qualified admission, you will see option to accept or reject the offer, click accept to secure your admission.

Important Note:

Candidates should make sure always use the email and password to linked your JAMB registration.
Candidates should make sure upload there O’Level result to CAPS if not already done.
Candidates should make sure to check CAPS regularly for updates.
Candidates should make sure do not share your login details with third parties.

Conclusion:

Checking your 2026 admission status on JAMB CAPS is a simple but very important step in securing your admission. Stay calm, follow the correct procedure, and ensure you accept your admission when qualified.
With patience and regular monitoring, you will be ready for the next stage of your academic journey.

FAQs:

Q1. What does CAPS mean in JAMB?

CAPS means for Central Admission Processing System. It is JAMB is official platform where candidates can monitor and confirm their admission status.

Q2. When can I start checking my 2026 admission status on CAPS?

You can begin or start checking when institutions begin uploading their admission lists to JAMB. Admission updates may appear at different times depending on the school.

Q3. Is it compulsory to accept admission on CAPS?

Yes. Accepting admission on CAPS is compulsory. If you do not accept the offer, your admission is not officially recognized by JAMB.

Q4. What if my CAPS shows (Not Yet Admitted)?

This simply means your school has not yet offered you admission or has not uploaded its list. Keep checking regularly, as updates happen in batches.

Q5. Can I accept admission on my phone?

Yes. You can log into your JAMB profile on a smartphone browser and accept admission via CAPS.

Q6. When I forgot my JAMB login password. What should I do?

Use the (Forgot Password) option on the JAMB e-facility portal to reset your password via your registered email.

Q8. Why can not see the Accept/Reject buttons?

This also may happen if your school has not uploaded the admission offer, your O’Level results are not uploaded on CAPS, and admission processing is still ongoing.

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