How to Accept or Reject Admission Offer on JAMB CAPS

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revolutionized the admission process into Nigerian tertiary institutions with the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).

This digital platform has made the admission procedure transparent, efficient, and user-friendly.

Here’s a detailed guide on how to navigate the JAMB CAPS to either accept or reject your admission offer.

About JAMB CAPS

JAMB CAPS is an online portal designed to facilitate the admissions process for candidates seeking entry into universities, polytechnics, and colleges in Nigeria.

It allows for a seamless interaction between the candidates and the institutions, ensuring that admission offers are fairly distributed based on the set criteria by the institutions.

How to Accept or Reject Admission Offer on JAMB CAPS

To accept or reject an admission offer on JAMB CAPS, follow these steps:

1. Visit the JAMB E-facility portal at https://portal.jamb.gov.ng
2. Log in with your registered email address and password.
3. Click on ‘Check Admission Status’.
4. Select your examination year and enter your JAMB registration number, then click ‘Access my CAPS’.
5. On the left panel, select ‘Admission Status’.
6. If you have been offered admission, you will see options to ‘Accept’ or ‘Reject’ the admission offer.

How to Accept or Reject Admission With JAMB CAPS on your Phone

Accepting or rejecting an admission offer on your phone is quite straightforward:

1. Open your phone’s browser (Chrome is recommended).
2. Request the desktop site through your browser settings.
3. Follow the same steps as you would on a PC, starting from visiting the JAMB E-facility portal.

How to Accept or Reject Admission on JAMB CAPS with PC

Using a PC to manage your admission offer on JAMB CAPS provides a larger view and perhaps a more comfortable navigation:

1. Navigate to the JAMB E-facility portal.
2. Enter your login details.
3. Proceed to ‘Check Admission Status’ and follow the subsequent steps to accept or reject your offer.

How You Can Accept or Reject Course Transfer on JAMB CAPS

Sometimes, a candidate may be offered a course different from the one initially applied for. Here’s how to handle such a situation:

1. Log into the JAMB CAPS portal.
2. Click on ‘Transfer Approval’.
3. Here, you can either accept or reject the course transfer offer.

Remember, accepting an admission offer on JAMB CAPS means you are no longer in the running for admission into other institutions. Conversely, rejecting an offer keeps your options open, but it’s crucial to make a decision before the deadline set by JAMB.