JAMB CAPS Explained: What Every Status Means
CAPS (Central Admissions Processing System) is where your admission is confirmed. This guide explains every status and what to do next.
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What Is JAMB CAPS?
JAMB CAPS (Central Admissions Processing System) is the official platform where Nigerian universities submit and confirm admissions. Every candidate offered admission must accept or reject their admission through CAPS.
You access CAPS through your JAMB e-Facility profile at efacility.jamb.gov.ng.
The Admission Journey Through CAPS
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Here's how a typical successful admission looks on CAPS:
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Admission in Progress → Recommended → Admission Offered → Accepted
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CAPS Status Explanations
🔵 Admission in Progress
What it means: Your application has been submitted or is being reviewed by the institution. No decision has been made yet.
What to do: Wait and monitor your CAPS status regularly. Ensure your Post-UTME registration is complete if your institution requires it.
🟡 Recommended
What it means: Your institution has identified you as a candidate for admission and has recommended you to JAMB for formal processing. This is a positive sign but is not yet a final offer.
What to do: Continue monitoring. Do not stop checking — this status must progress to "Admission Offered" before it is official.
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Official Advisory Notice:
Information in this guide is compiled directly from JAMB official bulletins, university portals, and verified e-Facility guidelines. Portal procedures may change periodically; always verify final details on the official JAMB portal (jamb.gov.ng).