Checking JAMB Admission Status 2024/2025 CAPS Common Issues

For candidates who took the 2024 UTME, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board caps is now open, hence checking JAMB Admission Status has commenced.

If you are having issues accessing your admission status, this guide provides you with the best troubleshooting on common issues which students tend to face.

So, that being said, let’s quickly explore what we have for you in today’s comprehensive guide together:

Overview of JAMB Admission Status

Using the JAMB caps, candidates can now know the status of their admission (acceptance or rejection) by an institution through the UTME they took or Direct Entry.

Once an admission has been offered to a candidate, a message is sent to his/her Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) requesting for an acceptance or rejection of the admission.

Prior to being offered admission, your caps will first of all change to AIP (Admission in Progress) which indicates the high chances of being admitted into the institution you applied for.

When Can I Check My JAMB Admission Status 2024?

Like we stated earlier, now might be the time to check your JAMB Admission Status as a lot of institutions have begun admitting candidates who took the 2024 UTME. 

Usually, upon the conclusion of the post-UTME or its screening depending on the tertiary institution you applied to be admitted into, you can start viewing your admission status.

If you have applied for admission into a higher college that does not conduct a post UTME, you can start checking your JAMB caps a few months after the conclusion of the general Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

How to Check Your JAMB Admission Status 2024

Checking your admission status is almost like a walkover, all you need is to follow the below steps to proceed;

• Visit the official JAMB Caps portal at www.efacility.jamb.gov.ng
• Login to your JAMB profile with your Reg No and password
• Navigate to the Admission Status page
• Select the exams year which you took the UTME
• Enter your JAMB Registration Number
• Click on Check Admission Status

What to Expect from Checking Your Admission status

Generally, there are two things to expect from Checking your admission status, below are how the interpretation follows;

1. If you are being offered an admission, a message indicating that will display saying “Congratulations, you have been offered a provisional admission.”
2. If your application is still under review, you will get “Admission in Progress, check back for updates.” 
3. If you have not been offered and your application is not currently under review, you will get “Not Admitted.”

Why Can’t I Check My JAMB Admission Status, How do I Resolve it?

With the steps we outlined earlier, we believe you should be able to check your JAMB admission status.

However due to the occurrence of circumstances that could cause difficulties in checking the status, you can easily resolve them with the below approaches;

1. Check your Internet Connection

Firstly, confirm that you are connected to a well-functioning network and you have a sufficient internet bundle (data). Once you are done, reload the page.

2. Browser Cache Error

It could be that your cookies and cache are causing the error, So to resolve the issue, go to your browser’s settings, click on “Delete Browsing History”, select the cache and cookies, and delete before refreshing the page again.

3. Try Out a Different Browser

If after clearing your browsing cookies and cache and the problem still persists, try using another browser like Edge, Chrome, Opera Mini, or another as the case may be.

4. JAMB Website Maintenance

Not to be ruled out but it could be that the JAMB website is undergoing some technical attention which would most likely be resolved within some moment.

In this case, you will need to exercise patience and reach out to through their customer support for further assistance.

5. Visit a CBT Center

Visiting a Computer-Based Test center which is accredited by JAMB could be handy in times like this.

6. Stay Updated

Lastly, ensure you are posted with the latest information of JAMB admission procedures.Possibly, it could be that changes have been applied to the steps involved in checking the admission status.

What to do After Checking my JAMB Admission Status 2024?

What you can do after confirming your admission into the tertiary institution you applied for solely depends on the involved institution. 

Generally, you are to print out your JAMB admission letter, JAMB result, and the institution’s admission letter once your admission has been updated on their portal. 

There on is to prepare other documents and go for the screening exercise, that’s if the physical screening has not been conducted before then.

What Information Do I Need to Check my Admission Status?

Checking your Admission Status, you only need your JAMB Registration Number (Reg No) which can be found on the slip you printed out and your JAMB caps password.

How Often Should I Check My Admission Status?

Checking your admission status regularly should be your priority as admission notifications are updated from time to time. 

Can I Check my Admission Status at a JAMB Registration Center?

Yes, you can check your admission status at a JAMB Registration Center. The procedures follow up just like we discussed earlier in this guide. 

How am I Sure if my Admission is Real or Fake?

efacility.jamb.gov.ng is a validated and the official website for checking of JAMB Admission Status, hence if you use this portal, be rest assured that all you are being notified of is real.

What do I do if I am Not Offered an Admission?

That might quite be unfortunate if you are not offered an admission into the institution you applied for, but that does not mean you are short of options. You can avert your attention to another school or take the UTME next year.