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If you have just written the JAMB examination and gotten your results, the next step is to check your admission status. The process can be very confusing and worrisome for most new JAMB candidates.<\/p>\n

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The goal of this content is to help you navigate this process and provide information that will make it easier to confirm if you have been admitted or not. After all, that is what the admission status is about.<\/p>\n

A very important part of getting admitted successfully is knowing your admission status. Here are some reasons why you need to monitor your admission status:<\/p>\n

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  1. It helps curb anxiety and fear.<\/li>\n
  2. Offer key insights into admission progress, which can help in decision-making.<\/li>\n
  3. Takes guesswork and speculation away from the admissions process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    JAMB Admission Stages<\/h2>\n

    Here are the steps involved in JAMB admission:<\/p>\n

    Registration through JAMB portal<\/h3>\n

    This is the process through which candidates can apply for admission through the JAMB portal. It is the beginning of the registration process and candidates can begin their application by setting up accounts on the JAMB website, choosing their preferred course of study and university, and lastly, their subject combination<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Meeting JAMB cut-off mark<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    JAMB cut-off mark<\/a> is the lowest score a candidate has to achieve in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to get admitted into any tertiary institution in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

    The cut-off mark changes each year and is usually pegged by JAMB after engaging with other stakeholders in the educational sector.<\/p>\n

    When the cutoff mark is announced, the university admission process will automatically begin. This implies that their admission portal will be open for candidates to begin their application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    JAMB cut-off mark changes each year and is based on the institution and course of study. So you have to pay attention to it before applying for post-UTME.<\/p>\n

    Institution screening<\/h3>\n

    Institution screening is the next stage of the JAMB admission process. This is where universities will seek applications from suitably qualified candidates via the admission portal.<\/p>\n

    This implies that if you meet their cut-off mark, you can apply for their screening. The process is highly competitive and only a few will be admitted. Most universities conduct post-UTME to streamline their candidate selection. Others use a variety of factors, including O’ level results, JAMB scores, state of origin, <\/strong>etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Shortlisting and final admission offer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    At this stage, candidates who are successful in the screening process or post-UTME will be shortlisted and then offered admission via CAPS (Central Admission Processing System). The candidate only has to click or select the “accept” option on the CAPS platform to finalize the admission process.<\/p>\n

    Checking Your JAMB Admission Status<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    We have mentioned “CAPS” several times in the preceding paragraph but what does it mean and how can it help you confirm your admission status?<\/p>\n

    CAPS is an abbreviation for Central Admission Processing System<\/a>. It was launched by JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) in 2017 to streamline the admissions process as well as to ensure fairness and transparency.<\/p>\n

    At present, you can check and confirm your admission status through the CAPS platform. Note that it is only when you satisfy the individual criteria for admission that you will be offered admission via CAPS.<\/p>\n

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    How to check\/confirm your admission status through JAMB CAPS<\/h3>\n

    Accessing JAMB CAPS using Computer<\/h4>\n

    Here’s how to reject or accept admission status via your personal computer:<\/p>\n