How do I create a JAMB profile for 2026/2027 registration?

To create your JAMB profile, send 'NIN' followed by a space and your 11-digit National Identification Number (e.g., NIN 12345678901) to 55019 or 66019 from your personal mobile number. You will receive a 10-character profile code required to purchase your e-PIN.

How can I check if my O'Level results are uploaded on JAMB CAPS?

Log into your JAMB e-Facility portal (jamb.gov.ng/efacility), click on 'Check Admission Status', select 'Access my CAPS', and click on 'My O'Level' in the left menu. If your subjects and grades are listed, your upload is confirmed.

What is the procedure for JAMB Change of Course or Institution?

Change of Course or Institution must be carried out at an accredited JAMB CBT center or JAMB state office. After making the payment of ₦2,500 on the e-Facility portal, an official operator will update your preferences in the central system.

What does 'Admission in Progress' (AIP) mean on JAMB CAPS?

Admission in Progress means your preferred institution has selected you for admission and sent your profile to JAMB for final verification and approval. It typically transitions to 'Congratulations! You have been offered admission' within a few days or weeks.

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Understanding the Nigerian University Admission Journey

Gaining admission into a tertiary institution in Nigeria requires navigating key official steps established by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and individual institutions. Successful candidates typically progress through five distinct phases:

1. UTME Registration & Profile

Linking NIN, profile code generation, e-PIN purchase, and selecting 4 UTME subjects.

2. Examination & Result Check

Exam day protocol, printing result slips, and evaluating departmental cut-off targets.

3. Post-UTME & O'Level Upload

Registering for institutional screening and uploading verified WAEC/NECO/NABTEB results to CAPS.

4. CAPS Monitoring & Acceptance

Tracking AIP, Transfer List, Accepting/Rejecting admission offers, and printing official JAMB admission letters.

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The Nigerian University Admission Process Explained

A complete end-to-end guide to how Nigerian university admission works — from JAMB registration to acceptance on CAPS.

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CAPS (Central Admissions Processing System) is where your admission is confirmed. This guide explains every status and what to do next.

JAMB Results

How to Check Your JAMB Result

Step-by-step instructions for checking your JAMB UTME result and understanding what your score means for admission.

Change of Course / School

How to Change Course on JAMB

Want to switch from Medicine to Computer Science? Here's the complete guide to changing your JAMB course during the amendment window.

Change of Course / School

How to Change Institution on JAMB

If you want to switch your JAMB choice of university after the exam, here's everything you need to know about the change of institution process.

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Your NIN is now mandatory for JAMB registration. Learn how to get yours, link it, and resolve common NIN issues.

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