The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has defended the October 31, 2026, deadline for the 2026/2027 admission exercise in public universities, November 30, 2026 for private universities, and December 31, 2026 for other tertiary institutions, while urging all stakeholders to accelerate admission process.
In a statement on Monday, JAMB, acknowledged minore disruption in the Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, but disclosed that it has been fully restored. “With CAPS back online, institutions are urged to accelerate their admission processes to recover lost time and meet the agreed admission deadlines.”
The admission body also advised candidates to promptly accept admission offers made to them.
The board also asked candidates who had previously been awaiting their results to upload or verify their credentials following the release of the 2026 National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination results.
JAMB said the step was necessary “to ensure their credentials are available for consideration as institutions intensify their admission processes.”
The board added that it regretted the inconvenience caused by the temporary disruption and appreciated the patience and understanding of candidates, institutions and other stakeholders.
The statement read, “JAMB wishes to inform candidates, institutions and other stakeholders that the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) has been fully restored and is now operational, following the temporary disruption.”
It added, “Following the release of the 2026 NECO SSCE results, candidates who previously awaited their results are advised to upload and/or verify them promptly to ensure their credentials are available for consideration as institutions intensify their admission processes.”
The board urged all stakeholders to take advantage of the restoration of CAPS and proceed with the admission process within the approved timelines.
