How to Accept Admission on JAMB CAPS
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) is platform utilized by JAMB to manage the admission process into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions. Once you have been given admission, you ought to accept it on the CAPS portal before the offer becomes official. This process is crucial as it represents your plan to accept the institution’s offer and continue with your studies.

Step 1: Login to Your JAMB Portal
To accept your admission, you first ought to log in to your JAMB profile. To do this:
- Click on any of your web browser(Chrome or Firefox) and go to the official JAMB website at www.jamb.gov.ng.
- Click on the ‘Login’ button.
- Put your JAMB registration number or email address and your password(preferably Email address).
- Once successfully logged in, it will open to your JAMB dashboard.
Step 2: Access the CAPS Portal
After you have done logging in, you ought to access the CAPS portal, where you can see your admission status. Here’s how:
- From your JAMB dashboard, look and click on the ‘Check Admission Status’
- It will direct you to a fresh page, where you can view your admission status.
- If your admission is showing (ADMISSION IN PROGRESS) wait for the institution to process and offer you admission. If your admission is successful, it will show as ‘Admission Offered’.
Step 3: Accept or Reject the Admission
Once the admission offer is SHOWED, you will be given two options: Accept or Reject the admission. If you want to accept the offer, follow these guides:

- On the admission status dashboard, find the place that says ‘Admission Status’.
- You will see a button written ‘Accept’ if an admission has been given to you. Click on it to confirm that you accept the offer.
- After you have done clicking the ‘Accept’ button, a page will appear asking you to confirm your choice.
- Confirm your acceptance by clicking on ‘Yes’ to continue.
It is crucial to note that once you have accepted the admission on JAMB CAPS, the choice is final. You will no longer be able to reject it unless the institution change the admission.
Step 4: Print Your Admission Letter
After you have done accepting your admission, you ought to print out your admission letter for later use, most importantly during registration and clearance at the institution.This is you can print your admission letter:
- Go back to the JAMB portal dashboard.
- Click on the ‘Print Admission Letter’ link.
- Select the admission year and print your letter.
This letter will be used when you report to the institution for further documentation and registration.
*Step 5: Follow the Institution’s guides
After you have done accepting your admission, you need to follow the instructions provided by the institution. The institution will typically send additional information on how to complete your registration, pay acceptance fees, and attend orientation programs. Make sure that you stick to these instructions.
Step 6: Keep Track of Your Admission Status
You should always check the JAMB CAPS portal for updates concerning your admission. If, for any reason, your admission offer is changed, you will be informed through the portal.
** In Conclusion**
Accepting admission on JAMB CAPS is not hard but important guides in securing your place at the university or institution of your choice. By following the steps by steps guide above, you can easily continue the process and complete your admission acceptance. Remember to stay tuned on all important concerning steps by always checking the JAMB portal and your school website