JAMB 2026: Guide on How to Accept/Reject Your Admission

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How to Accept or Reject JAMB Admission on CAPS

🎓 Got a JAMB admission offer? Congratulations! 🥳

If your admission status has changed to “Admission Offered” on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), there’s one important step you shouldn’t ignore: you need to either ACCEPT or REJECT the admission offer.

Your response on CAPS tells JAMB whether you want the admission offered to you.

Here’s a simple guide on how to do it. 👇🏽

JAMB allows candidates to confirm or decline their admission offers via SMS.

Follow these steps:
✅ Ensure you have enough airtime on the phone number linked to your JAMB profile
✅ Type your JAMB Registration Number, leave a space, then type ACCEPT or REJECT
✅ Send the message to 55019
Example:
• 202550006742TY ACCEPT
• 202556857673GH REJECT

Or Via the online Method using these Steps

Step 1: Visit the JAMB Portal

Go to the official JAMB website and access the CAPS section.

You can use the JAMB eFacility portal:

Step 2: Log in

Enter your JAMB registration number/email and password to access your account.

Step 3: Go to CAPS

From your dashboard, look for “Check Admission Status” and select “Access my CAPS.”

Step 4: Select “Admission Status”

Inside CAPS, click on Admission Status.

You should see the institution and course you have been offered, if your admission has been uploaded.

Step 5: Accept the Admission

If you are satisfied with the offer, click “ACCEPT”.

Confirm your decision when prompted.

🎉 That’s it! Your JAMB CAPS admission has been accepted.

How to Reject JAMB Admission

Maybe you received an offer for a course or institution you don’t want.

You can reject the offer through CAPS.

Follow the same steps:

JAMB Portal → CAPS → Admission Status → REJECT

Click “REJECT” and confirm your decision.

⚠️ Be careful before rejecting an admission.

Rejecting an offer can have consequences, so make sure you understand your admission situation before clicking the button.

What If I Can’t See the ACCEPT or REJECT Button?

Don’t panic. 😅

Several things could cause this.

Your institution may not have uploaded or processed the admission yet, your admission may still be pending, or there may be a temporary issue with the CAPS portal.

Try the following:

* Log out and log in again.
* Try using another browser.
* Clear your browser cache.
* Switch between desktop and mobile view.
* Check again later.
* Confirm that your admission status has actually changed to “Admission Offered.”

If the problem continues, visit a JAMB-accredited CBT centre or contact JAMB for assistance.

What Happens After Accepting Admission?

Accepting your admission on CAPS is an important step, but don’t stop there!

You should also check your institution’s admission portal for further instructions.

Depending on the school, you may need to:

✅ Pay an acceptance fee
✅ Complete online screening/clearance
✅ Upload required documents
✅ Pay school fees
✅ Print your admission letter
✅ Complete physical clearance

IMPORTANT 🚨

JAMB CAPS admission and your school’s admission process are not always the same thing.

Always check your institution’s official portal for the school’s own requirements and deadlines.

Final Word 🎓

If you’ve been offered admission on JAMB CAPS, don’t leave your admission status unattended.

Accept the offer if you want it. Reject it only if you’re absolutely sure you don’t want it.

And remember: never pay anyone claiming they can “upgrade” or “secure” your JAMB CAPS admission. Always use the official JAMB portal and your school’s official channels.

Good luck, future undergraduate! 🥳🎓

Got admission on CAPS? Tell us your school and course in the comments! 👇🏽