JAMB Restores CAPS, Sets 2026/2027 Admission Deadlines

Published on September 28, 2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) is back online and fully operational after a temporary disruption.

In a statement on its official X handle, JAMB urged institutions to accelerate their admission processes to recover lost time and meet the agreed deadlines.

Candidates were also advised to promptly accept admission offers made to them.

The Board listed the following deadlines for the 2026/2027 admission exercise:

Public universities:October 31, 2026
Private universities:November 30, 2026
Other tertiary institutions:December 31, 2026

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Following the release of the 2026 NECO SSCE results, candidates who were previously awaiting their results were advised to upload or verify their results promptly to ensure their credentials are available for admission consideration.

JAMB said it regretted the inconvenience caused by the temporary disruption and appreciated the patience and understanding of candidates, institutions and other stakeholders.

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