How To Accept or Reject Admission on JAMB CAPS Portal (2025 Guide)

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Are you waiting to gain admission into a Nigerian university, polytechnic, or college of education?

If yes, then you must have heard about the JAMB CAPS portal. But what exactly is it, and how do you use it to accept or reject your admission offer?

In this guide, we at Myuni will walk you through everything you need to know about using JAMB CAPS to make the right decision for your academic journey.

What is JAMB CAPS?

CAPS stands for Central Admission Processing System. It’s a platform introduced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to ensure transparency, fairness, and faster processing of admission offers to Nigerian students.

Through CAPS, students can:

Monitor their admission status
Accept or reject admission
View institutions offering them admission
Check if they have been recommended for transfer

Why Is Accepting or Rejecting Admission on CAPS Important?

Once your chosen institution offers you admission through JAMB CAPS, you must take action, either accept or reject the offer.

If you don’t respond:

You may lose your admission.
JAMB may assume you’re not interested.
The institution may offer your slot to another candidate.

Accepting the admission confirms your choice and secures your spot.

Rejecting the admission means you are either waiting for another school or want to try again.

How To Check Your Admission Status on JAMB CAPS

Before accepting or rejecting admission, follow these steps to check your status:

Step 1: Visit the JAMB E-facility portal

Go to: https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng

Step 2: Login

Enter your JAMB email and password
Click Login

Step 3: Click on “Check Admission Status”

On the dashboard, scroll down and click “Check Admission Status.”

Step 4: Click on “Access my CAPS”

It will take you to the CAPS dashboard.

Step 5: Check “Admission Status” tab

If offered admission, you’ll see the option to Accept or Reject.

How to Accept Admission on JAMB CAPS

Log in to your CAPS dashboard (as shown above)
Click the “Admission Status” tab
If offered admission, click the “Accept” button
Wait for a confirmation message

Once accepted, you cannot reverse it. Make sure you’re okay with the school and course before clicking.

How to Reject Admission on JAMB CAPS

Log in to your CAPS dashboard
Click “Admission Status”
Click the “Reject” button next to the admission offer
Confirm your choice

If you reject the offer, you may be considered for other schools or courses.

How to Use CAPS on Mobile Phone (With Chrome)

Using a mobile phone? JAMB CAPS might display a blank screen. Follow this trick:

Open Chrome browser
Visit https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng
Log in to your JAMB profile
Tap the three dots at the top-right corner of Chrome
Select “Desktop site”
Then proceed to Check Admission Status → Access CAPS

What If You See “Admission in Progress” or “Not Admitted”?

Don’t panic. Here’s what each message means:

“Admission in Progress” – Your school has started processing your admission. Check back later.
“Not Admitted” – You have not been offered admission yet. Keep checking.

You can also check the “Transfer Approval” tab. If your school is offering you a different course, you must accept or reject that change.