JAMB clarifies CAPS statuses: Not Admitted, Admission in Progress, Admitted

JAMB released an explainer video on Thursday clarifying the meanings of the 'Not Admitted,' 'Admission in Progress,' and 'Admitted' statuses shown on the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). The Board said 'Not Admitted' simply means a candidate has not yet been offered admission, but it does not rule out a future offer. 'Admission in Progress' indicates that an institution has proposed a candidate for admission, but the process is still awaiting either the head of institution’s recommendation or JAMB’s final approval. JAMB stressed that this status does not mean automatic admission and urged candidates not to assume they have secured a place.

Understanding these distinctions matters because many applicants misread the statuses, leading to unnecessary stress or premature conclusions about their admission chances. With the 2026 admission exercise still ongoing, knowing what each label truly signifies helps candidates manage expectations and avoid making decisions based on incomplete information.

JAMB advises all candidates to keep checking their CAPS regularly for updates as institutions finalize lists and the board processes approvals. Candidates should treat 'Not Admitted' as a temporary state, monitor 'Admission in Progress' for any changes, and only consider themselves admitted when the status officially reads 'Admitted.' No specific deadline was given, but the board emphasized that the process continues until all lists are released.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/17/jamb-explains-not-admitted-admission-in-progress-statuses/