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| How to Know If Your School Has Offered You Admission |
Learn how to check if your school has offered you admission through JAMB CAPS and school portals. Step-by-step guide with documents required.
One of the most exciting moments for every student in Nigeria is confirming whether they’ve been offered admission into their dream school. After writing the UTME and completing your Post-UTME exams or screening, the big question remains: “Has my school given me admission?”
If you’ve been waiting anxiously, this guide will walk you through the official methods of checking admission status, explain where schools publish admission lists, and highlight the documents you’ll need after gaining admission.
Where to Check Your Admission Status
Schools don’t usually call candidates directly or send random emails to inform them of admission. Instead, they publish admission lists on official platforms. There are two main ways to check:
- JAMB Central Admission Processing System (CAPS)
- Your School’s Official Portal
Before checking, confirm whether your school has started releasing admission lists. Some institutions update JAMB CAPS first, while others publish on their school portal before syncing with CAPS.
How to Check Admission on JAMB CAPS
The JAMB CAPS portal remains the most reliable platform to confirm if you’ve been offered admission. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official JAMB eFacility Portal.
- Log in with your registered email address and password.
- Click Check Admission Status.
- Select Access My CAPS.
- Click Admission Status to see your update.
On JAMB CAPS, you may encounter messages such as:
- “Admission in Progress, Check Back Later” – meaning your school has forwarded your name but JAMB hasn’t confirmed yet.
- “Not Admitted” – you haven’t been offered admission yet.
- “Congratulations, You Have Been Offered Admission” – your admission is successful.
For a detailed explanation of JAMB CAPS messages, you can check the JAMB official CAPS support page.
How to Check Admission on Your School Portal
The process differs across institutions, but the steps are generally similar:
- Visit your school’s official admission portal.
- Log in using your JAMB registration number or credentials used during Post-UTME registration.
- Navigate to the Admission Status section.
- Check if your name appears on the list.
Always make sure you’re using the correct official website to avoid falling victim to fraudulent sites.
Documents You’ll Need After Being Offered Admission
Once you’ve confirmed your admission, the next step is to prepare all required documents for clearance and registration. Common documents include:
- JAMB Admission Letter – downloadable from JAMB’s official portal.
- School Admission Letter – available on your institution’s portal.
- Original O’Level Results (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB).
- O’Level Scratch Cards for verification.
- JAMB Original Result Slip.
- Birth Certificate or Age Declaration.
- Local Government Identification Certificate.
- Recent Passport Photographs.
- Photocopies of All Credentials.
Having these documents ready ensures a smooth clearance process at your institution.
Common Issues Candidates Face
- Mismatch of names or date of birth between JAMB and school records.
- Delayed updates on JAMB CAPS even after admission has been given on the school portal.
- Difficulty accessing portals due to incorrect login details.
If you encounter these problems, contact your school’s admission office or JAMB support immediately.
Checking whether your school has offered you admission doesn’t have to be confusing. By using JAMB CAPS and your school’s portal, you can easily confirm your admission status. Once admitted, ensure you have all the required documents ready for clearance.
Don’t wait! Head over to the JAMB eFacility Portal or your school’s admission portal today and check your admission status.
Congratulations in advance!
