88 Nigerian Universities, others conducted illegal admissions – JAMB makes revelations
An analysis of admissions data for the 2022/2023 session in Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions revealed that 88 institutions conducted admissions outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
CAPS, introduced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in 2017, centralises and automates the admission process between candidates and their chosen institutions. According to JAMB, admissions conducted outside CAPS are deemed illegal and void.
In 2020, JAMB cautioned institutions against offering admissions through their own portals, citing it as a blatant misuse of CAPS. By April 2024, JAMB emphasized its stance against such illegal admissions, warning candidates not to accept offers directly from institutions without going through CAPS.
In a bulletin titled ‘Cessation of illegal/irregular admission’, JAMB reiterated that all applications for admissions into various programs must strictly adhere to CAPS, including degrees, diplomas, and certificates across full-time, part-time, distance learning, and other modes.
In a comprehensive assessment titled ‘Compiled assessment of institutions on compliance with the 2022/2023 admission guidelines’, JAMB assigned points based on compliance: 10 points for full compliance, 5 points for partial compliance, and zero points for non-compliance. The report highlighted that 88 institutions failed to comply with CAPS for full admissions, including notable institutions in the country.
