JAMB Clarifies Admission Statuses for 2026 Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) published a guide on September 11, 2026, to clarify the four admission statuses on its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) amid confusion among candidates regarding their admissions. The statuses are: Not Admitted, indicating no consideration by any institution; Admission in Progress, meaning processing is ongoing; Proposed for Admission, where admission is pending further processing; and Recommended for Admission, which signifies that JAMB is verifying eligibility after receiving admission details from the institution.

JAMB advised candidates to regularly check their CAPS status as it may change. The post generated numerous responses from candidates facing various issues, such as status changes and delays in confirmation of admissions from their institutions.

Candidates expressed concerns about their admissions and the implications of their statuses on school clearance and resumption.