JAMB Warns Institutions Over Admission Violations and Sets Compliance Deadline

JAMB warns institutions over admission violations, giving a 7-day compliance deadline. Schools risk sanctions and lawsuits if illegal admissions continue.

JAMB Issues Strong Warning on Admission Violations

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned several Nigerian higher institutions for violating admission guidelines. The Board described the act as an “aberration” and issued a 7-day compliance deadline to ensure all affected schools meet regulatory standards.

In its weekly bulletin released on Monday, JAMB confirmed that the institutions admitted students via the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) but failed to upload their matriculation lists. This infraction prompted JAMB to summon the institutions to a crucial meeting on August 18, 2025.

At the meeting, the institutions tendered apologies and pleaded for leniency, asking JAMB to “temper justice with mercy.”

JAMB Registrar’s Position on the Infractions

Speaking at the session, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, condemned the irregularities.

“You conducted admissions on CAPS but you did not matriculate any student. We feel that before we forward the report to the government, we should interact with you,” Oloyede stressed.

Citing Section 23, Subsection 7 of JAMB’s admission guidelines, the Registrar reminded institutions that they must upload matriculation lists for verification before any matriculation ceremonies can be approved.

He further warned that:

Any candidate whose name is not on the National Matriculation List will be considered not officially admitted by JAMB.
Such illegal admissions will not be recognized under any circumstance.

For more updates on admission guidelines and compliance, students can check the official JAMB portal.

Institutions Risk Legal Action from Students

Beyond regulatory penalties, Oloyede emphasized that violating admission processes could expose institutions to lawsuits from affected candidates.

“Apart from disenfranchising candidates, they could also sue the institutions for violation of their rights,” the Registrar warned.

This highlights the serious consequences schools may face if they fail to respect the rights of students admitted under JAMB guidelines.

Resolutions and Compliance Timeline

Following the meeting, JAMB and the institutions agreed on a set of resolutions to restore compliance. These include:

Submission of formal letters of apology via CAPS within 24 hours.
Uploading of all outstanding matriculation lists within seven days from August 18, 2025.
Ensuring that affiliate institutions operate strictly under their parent institutions, under the supervision of designated officers.

JAMB confirmed that these steps would help integrate missing matriculation lists without unfairly penalizing innocent students.

Institutions Yet to Comply

Despite the resolutions, JAMB noted that some universities—such as Olusegun Agagu University, Okitipupa, and Wellspring University, Benin—failed to honour the Board’s invitation. This raises concerns about possible stricter sanctions for non-compliance.

Oloyede concluded by reaffirming JAMB’s zero tolerance for illegal admissions, warning that:

“The dangers of flagrantly violating these guidelines are enormous. We cannot allow an illegitimate system that undermines candidates’ futures.”

The latest warning from JAMB underscores its firm stance against illegal admissions in Nigerian universities. Institutions are expected to comply within the given deadline or risk regulatory actions, lawsuits, and loss of credibility.

As Nigeria continues to strengthen its education sector, adherence to JAMB admission guidelines is crucial to protecting students’ futures and maintaining the integrity of higher education.

For further details on admission regulations, visit the official JAMB website.