An analysis of the 2022/2023 admissions data for Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions has revealed that 88 institutions conducted admissions outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
According to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), any admissions not processed through CAPS are illegal, null, and void. CAPS, introduced in 2017, centralizes and automates the admission processes between candidates and their chosen institutions.
In 2020, JAMB issued a warning to institutions to cease offering admissions through their own portals, labeling the practice a blatant disregard for the automated system. In April 2024, JAMB reiterated that it would no longer tolerate illegal admissions conducted outside of CAPS. The board also advised candidates to avoid accepting admissions not processed through CAPS.
In a bulletin titled ‘Cessation of illegal/irregular admission,’ JAMB emphasized that all admissions into first-degree, national diploma, national innovation diploma, and Nigeria Certificate in Education programs—whether full-time, part-time, distance learning, or other formats—must be processed exclusively through JAMB.
A report titled ‘Compiled assessment of institutions on compliance with the 2022/2023 admission guidelines’ revealed that JAMB awarded points based on compliance: 10 points for full compliance, five points for partial compliance, and zero points for non-compliance.
The analysis showed that 88 institutions failed to fully comply with CAPS. Some of these institutions include the University of Uyo, University of Abuja, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Yaba College of Technology, Plateau State University, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Coal City University, Crawford University, Crescent University, Ebonyi State University, Rhema University, Borno State University, Chrisland University, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Alvan Ikoku College of Education, and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu University.
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