12 Things Candidates Should Know as JAMB Restores CAPS, Sets 2026/2027 Admission Deadlines

Here are the 12 key things candidates should know from the JAMB CAPS update:

1. JAMB has restored CAPS, and the platform is now fully operational.
2. Candidates can access CAPS to check their admission status and manage admission offers.
3. Candidates offered admission should accept it promptly through CAPS.
4. Public universities have until October 31, 2026, to conclude their 2026/2027 admissions.
5. Private universities have until November 30, 2026 to complete their admission exercises.
6. Other tertiary institutions have until December 31, 2026, to conclude admissions.
7. Institutions are expected to speed up admission processing following the temporary disruption of CAPS.
8. Candidates awaiting 2026 NECO results should upload their results to the JAMB portal once available.
9. Candidates should verify that their O’Level results and other credentials are correctly uploaded on the JAMB portal.
10. Admission offers must be properly processed through CAPS, which remains JAMB’s central platform for tertiary admissions.
11. Candidates should regularly check their JAMB profiles and CAPS for updates rather than relying solely on information from third parties.
12. The 2026/2027 admission exercise must follow JAMB’s approved deadlines, with institutions expected to complete their processes within the stipulated timelines.