JAMB restores CAPS, directs schools to speed up 2026 admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has restored its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) following a temporary disruption. In a statement on Monday, JAMB confirmed that CAPS had been “fully restored and is now operational,” urging institutions to accelerate their admission processes to recover lost time and meet the agreed deadlines.
The board said, “With CAPS back online, institutions are urged to accelerate their admission processes to recover lost time and meet the agreed admission deadlines.”
It also advised candidates to promptly accept admission offers made to them. JAMB said the deadline for the 2026/2027 admission exercise for public universities is October 31, 2026, while private universities have until November 30, 2026. The deadline for other tertiary institutions is December 31, 2026.
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