September 18, 2026
September 18, 2026
JAMB Clarifies What “Not Admitted” Really Means on CAPS
Seeing “Not Admitted” on JAMB CAPS can be frightening, but JAMB says candidates should not panic. The status does not necessarily mean rejection. It simply means an admission offer has not yet been completed and your status may still change.
Seeing “Not Admitted” on JAMB CAPS can be frightening, but JAMB says candidates should not panic. The status does not necessarily mean rejection. It simply means an admission offer has not yet been completed and your status may still change.
JAMB has clarified the meaning of “Not Admitted” and “Admission in Progress” as universities continue processing admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session.
“Not Admitted” Does Not Mean Final Rejection
According to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, “Not Admitted” simply means a candidate has not been offered admission yet.
It does not automatically mean the candidate has been rejected.
JAMB advised candidates to continue checking their CAPS portal because institutions process admissions in stages and a candidate’s status can change later.
Read JAMB-related updates via the official portal: jamb.gov.ng
What “Admission in Progress” Means
“Admission in Progress” means the candidate’s admission is still going through the necessary processing and approval stages.
It is a positive development, but candidates should wait until CAPS officially displays “Admitted” before treating the offer as final.
Candidates can monitor their admission status through JAMB CAPS and should avoid individuals claiming they can “upgrade” or influence admission status for payment.
Fraudsters often exploit uncertainty around admissions to target students and parents. Before trusting anyone claiming to represent an institution or admission authority, verify their identity through trusted channels or use Profiled Nigeria’s verification tools.
Conclusion
If your JAMB CAPS currently shows “Not Admitted,” do not assume your admission chances are over. Keep monitoring your official CAPS profile and rely only on verified information.
Profiled Nigeria helps Nigerians verify identities and reduce the risk of falling victim to impersonation and admission-related scams.
JAMB has clarified the meaning of “Not Admitted” and “Admission in Progress” as universities continue processing admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session.
“Not Admitted” Does Not Mean Final Rejection
According to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, “Not Admitted” simply means a candidate has not been offered admission yet.
It does not automatically mean the candidate has been rejected.
JAMB advised candidates to continue checking their CAPS portal because institutions process admissions in stages and a candidate’s status can change later.
Read JAMB-related updates via the official portal: jamb.gov.ng
What “Admission in Progress” Means
“Admission in Progress” means the candidate’s admission is still going through the necessary processing and approval stages.
It is a positive development, but candidates should wait until CAPS officially displays “Admitted” before treating the offer as final.
Candidates can monitor their admission status through JAMB CAPS and should avoid individuals claiming they can “upgrade” or influence admission status for payment.
Fraudsters often exploit uncertainty around admissions to target students and parents. Before trusting anyone claiming to represent an institution or admission authority, verify their identity through trusted channels or use Profiled Nigeria’s verification tools.
Conclusion
If your JAMB CAPS currently shows “Not Admitted,” do not assume your admission chances are over. Keep monitoring your official CAPS profile and rely only on verified information.
Profiled Nigeria helps Nigerians verify identities and reduce the risk of falling victim to impersonation and admission-related scams.
