Current status
The 31 October 2026 deadline for public universities has passed, and no extension had been announced in our last report. Private universities have until 30 November 2026, and other tertiary institutions until 31 December 2026. Candidates with outstanding 2021–2025 offers must accept or reject them on CAPS by 30 November 2026.
What to do now: Log in to JAMB CAPS, check your admission status, and accept or reject any offer within four weeks. Make sure your O’Level results are uploaded and verified.
JAMB admission deadlines 2026/2027
| Institution or group | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Public universities | 31 October 2026 | Passed |
| Private universities | 30 November 2026 | Open |
| Polytechnics, monotechnics, colleges of education and other tertiary institutions | 31 December 2026 | Open |
| Outstanding 2021–2025 admission offers (accept or reject) | 30 November 2026 (final) | Open |
Sources: JAMB restores CAPS, sets deadlines and JAMB extends old-offer deadline.
Latest updates
- 30 Sep 2026: JAMB extends the deadline for outstanding 2021–2025 offers to 30 November, after CAPS was down for about 96 hours. It says this is final. Read
- 28 Sep 2026: CAPS is restored. JAMB sets the 2026/2027 deadlines: public universities 31 October, private universities 30 November, other institutions 31 December. Read
- 25 Sep 2026: JAMB confirms a CAPS outage and blames hosting-related technical issues. Read
- 17 Sep 2026: JAMB takes over HND admissions as NBTE ends direct polytechnic admissions. Read
- 1 Sep 2026: JAMB and WAEC introduce a one-time ₦4,000 O’Level result verification. Read
- 29 Aug 2026: The deadline for old admission offers moves from 31 August to 30 September. Read
- 23 Jul 2026: JAMB opens NCE and agriculture programme registration without UTME. Read
How to check and accept your admission on CAPS
- Log in to the JAMB e-Facility portal with the email and password you registered with.
- Open the CAPS section and check your admission status.
- If an offer has been made, accept or reject it within four weeks.
- Confirm that your O’Level results are uploaded and verified.
- Print your admission letter only after accepting the offer on CAPS.
JAMB admission deadline: frequently asked questions
What is the JAMB admission deadline for 2026/2027?
Public universities had until 31 October 2026, private universities have until 30 November 2026, and polytechnics, monotechnics, colleges of education and other tertiary institutions have until 31 December 2026.
Has JAMB extended the 31 October deadline for public universities?
As of our last report on 23 October 2026, no extension of the 2026 admission deadlines had been announced. This page will be updated if JAMB announces one.
What is the deadline to accept old admission offers from 2021 to 2025?
30 November 2026. JAMB moved it from 31 August to 30 September, then to 30 November after a CAPS outage, and says this is final. Offers not accepted or rejected by then revert to “Not Admitted”.
How long do I have to accept an admission offer on CAPS?
Candidates have four weeks to accept an offer on CAPS after it is approved. An offer not accepted in time can be deleted at the institution’s request.
Is an admission outside CAPS valid?
JAMB warns that admissions obtained outside CAPS may not be recognised. Confirm every offer on the official JAMB platform before accepting it.
Does JAMB now handle HND admissions?
Yes. Under an NBTE directive, JAMB will process HND admissions in polytechnics and other NBTE-regulated institutions.
How much is JAMB O’Level result verification?
JAMB and WAEC introduced a one-time ₦4,000 O’Level result verification in September 2026.
Related coverage
- JAMB Deadline: How Prepared Are Public Universities for October 31 Admission Cut-Off?
- JAMB Warns Candidates Against Unapproved Admissions Outside CAPS
- JAMB Cautions Universities Against Misleading Students With Admission Letters
- JAMB Restores CAPS, Sets Admission Deadlines for 2026/2027 Session
- JAMB Extends 2021–2025 Admission Acceptance Deadline To November 30
- JAMB Extends Deadline For Acceptance Of Old Admission Offers To September 30
- JAMB Takes Over HND Admissions as NBTE Ends Direct Polytechnic Admissions
- JAMB O’Level Result Verification: How the New ₦4,000 One-Time Process Works
The Trumpet updates this tracker whenever JAMB changes a deadline. The date at the top shows the last change.
