How To Check Jamb Admission Status (2026 update)

Want to know how to check JAMB Admission Status? If yes, you can do that by using the official JAMB platform to check and either accept or decline the admission of any of the institutions that you chose when registering for the exams.

This post is a step-by-step guide on how to access and use the JAMB CAPS portal, check your admission status.

What is JAMB CAPS?

JAMB CAPS (Central Admission Processing System) is an online system created by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to streamline and manage the admission process. It provides a transparent way for candidates and institutions to track, accept, or decline admission offers.

Check JAMB Admission Status

Checking your admission status has been made easy. All you need to do is visit the JAMB CAPS platform, log in with your email and password. Follow these steps to check your admission status on the JAMB CAPS portal.

• Go to the JAMB E-Facility Portal: Visit https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng

• Log In to Your JAMB Profile
  Use the email and password you used during registration.

• Click on ‘Check Admission Status’
  Once logged in, find and click “Check Admission Status.”

• Enter Your Exam Year and JAMB Registration Number
  Select your exam year and enter your JAMB reg number, then click “Check Admission Status.”

• View Your Admission Status
  If admitted, the institution and course will appear. If not, it may say “No Admission Yet.” Keep checking regularly.

If you applied with awaiting results, make sure to upload your O-level results to the portal to improve your chances.

How to Accept an Admission Offer on JAMB CAPS

If you have received an admission offer. Here is how to accept it:

1. Go to your JAMB CAPS dashboard, and there will be a notification on your admission offer. Once you see that, there will be a follow-up prompt to accept or decline the offer

2. If you are satisfied with the admission offer, click ‘Accept’, and a confirmation prompt will appear to confirm your decision.

3. Once you have accepted the admission offer, you can print your admission letter and acceptance letter- you will need them for your institution registration process.

Also note: Once you accept, you can’t undo it—so be sure before confirming

How to Reject Admission Offer on JAMB Portal

For many reasons, you may not want to accept your admission offer, so if you want to reject your admission, here is how to do it

1. On the dashboard, from the admission status page, click on the option to ‘Reject’ the admission offer.

2. Click on the confirmation message to proceed. Once that is done, the rejection will be processed.

Keep checking the portal for other possible offers after rejecting an admission offer.

Rejecting doesn’t mean the end—it can open up chances for other schools to offer you admission.

How to Accept or Reject via SMS

Accepting or rejecting admission offers via SMS is one of the simplest and straightforward methods.

Candidate can now send “ACCEPT” or “REJECT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019 from their registered phone numbers.

You can also verify or respond to your admission offer at:

Any accredited CBT center

A JAMB office near you (using fingerprint verification)

Finally, accepting or rejecting admission offers should be done promptly. If you choose to accept or decline, just make sure you do it on time so your admission won’t be given to another person

That’s all on how to check JAMB Admission Status. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comment section.