Understanding how to go around the JAMB CAPS and tracking your admission status.
If you’re awaiting admission into a tertiary institution in Nigeria, then getting a full understanding of the JAMB Central Admission Processing System, CAPS, is quite paramount. This post will be a guide on how to interpret different messages on your profile, coupled with actions you will have to take from time to time. These messages relate to both UTME and Direct Entry candidates.
What is JAMB CAPS?
JAMB CAPS, an acronym for Central Admission Processing System, is a system the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, introduces to better regulate the admission process for candidates seeking admission into various Nigerian institutions. With the introduction of CAPS, JAMB has created a system that avails transparency and allows the candidates to monitor their admission status right from the point at which admission commences to the release of the admission list of each institution in question.
How Does JAMB CAPS Work
With JAMB CAPS, one could log into his profile, check admission status, and accept or reject admission offers. Here’s how you can use it.
1. Visit the JAMB CAPS portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/Login https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/Login
2. Sign in with your email and password from JAMB.
3. On the dashboard, click Check Admission Status.
4. Click on Access My CAPS to see your status.
Note: The CAPS feature only appears once admission processing begins. If it’s not visible, the process may not have started yet.
JAMB CAPS Status Messages and Their Meanings
Here’s what some of the messages on your CAPS profile may mean, decoded
1. CAPS Welcome
Interpretation: This message simply means that your device may not support full display; if you see only “Welcome,” try using a computer or enabling desktop mode on your browser.
2 CAPS Not Admitted
Interpretation: This message means that you have not been offered admission yet, but it doesn’t rule out the possibility. Continue checking as institutions release admission lists.
3 CAPS Admission in Progress
Interpretation : This is that JAMB is checking your admission details. If you see this, then probably you will gain an admission. Keep checking your status.
4. CAPS You have been offered Admission
Interpretation: Your institution has admitted you pending final confirmation from JAMB. Sometimes your course will be changed if you don’t reach some requirements.
5 CAPS Admission is Approved
Meaning Congratulations You’ve been offered admission The final details may take a while to appear so check back for updates
6 CAPS Accept or Reject Admission
Interpretation of JAMB This is to confirm your admission offer. If not offered, the offer may be withdrawn. You can print out your admission letter upon accepting, while rejection makes way for another candidate.
7. CAPS Congratulations, you have been offered Admission
This is to bring to your notice that the admission process is complete. You can proceed to print out your letter of admission, which will help you to register for school.
Other Requirements
In case you were offered another course different from the one you initially applied for during entry, then you will have to make a change of course on the JAMB portal, and you are to ensure you have the following documents for school registration: Original JAMB result slip
JAMB Admission letter
These can be printed from your profile at cost plus Remita charges
Conclusion
JAMB CAPS is transparent, and it helps you monitor your admission journey. Knowing what each of these messages means and how to act in response will grant you confidence to navigate the process.
