The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has restored its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) after a temporary disruption.

With CAPS now fully operational, candidates and institutions can continue the 2026/2027 admission process.

Here are the key points candidates, parents and institutions need to know:

1. CAPS is fully operational again:

JAMB said its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) is now fully restored and operational.

This means the temporary problem affecting the system has been resolved, and the admission process can continue.

2. Institutions can continue processing admissions

Universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and other institutions involved in the admission process can now continue processing admissions through CAPS.

JAMB has urged institutions to speed up their admission processes to make up for the time lost during the disruption.

3. Candidates should keep checking their admission status

Candidates should regularly check their admission status on CAPS.

An admission offer may be made when a candidate is considered for admission, so candidates should not stop monitoring the platform.

4. Candidates who receive admission should act promptly

Candidates offered admission should accept their offer promptly on CAPS.

Candidates should not delay accepting an offer, particularly as the approved admission deadlines approach.

5. The 2026/2027 admission exercise now has deadlines

JAMB has announced deadlines for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.

The deadlines fall between October 31 and December 31, 2026, depending on the applicable admission category.

6. Institutions must work within the approved deadlines

The restoration of CAPS does not mean institutions have unlimited time to process admissions.

Schools are expected to accelerate their admission activities and complete the process within the deadlines set for the 2026/2027 academic session.

7. Candidates should not wait until the last minute

Candidates who are still waiting for admission should continue checking for updates.

Those who receive offers should complete the required steps as soon as possible rather than waiting until the deadline.

8. The temporary CAPS disruption has been resolved

This means the temporary disruption affecting CAPS has been addressed.

JAMB has therefore advised institutions to use the restored system to continue and accelerate their admission processes.

9. What candidates should do now

Candidates should:

Regularly check their admission status.

Monitor their CAPS account for admission offers.

Accept an admission offer promptly when one is made.

Follow instructions from their chosen institution.

Pay attention to the relevant admission deadline.

Avoid waiting until the final day to complete necessary admission steps.

10. What institutions should do now

Institutions are expected to:

Continue processing admissions through CAPS.

Speed up their admission activities.

Recover time lost during the temporary disruption.

Ensure their admission processes are completed within the approved deadlines.

11. What parents and guardians should know

Parents and guardians should encourage candidates to regularly monitor their admission status and take prompt action whenever an admission offer is made.

They should also be aware that the 2026/2027 admission exercise has approved deadlines.

12. The key message from JAMB

The key message is simple: CAPS is back and fully operational.

Institutions can continue processing admissions, while candidates should regularly check their status and promptly accept any admission offer they receive.

The 2026/2027 admission deadlines range from October 31 to December 31, 2026, so candidates and institutions should pay close attention to the applicable deadlines. (The Nation)