JAMB CAPS Marketplace 2026/2027: How to Get Admission Into Another School After UTME

Posted on November 6, 2026

Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify

Quick answer: The JAMB CAPS Marketplace lets institutions with unfilled places search for candidates who were not admitted by their first choice and make them offers. You appear automatically once your first choice has not admitted you; you can also list yourself. Each consideration shows on CAPS as an offer you accept or reject — accepting one usually requires a change of institution to that school.

Last updated: November 2026 · Academic session: 2026/2027 · UTME year: 2026

How the Marketplace works

  1. Institutions filter candidates by score, state, gender and programme after their first-choice processing.
  2. A ‘consideration’ appears on your CAPS dashboard (up to three at a time).
  3. Accept the one you want; JAMB then requires you to change institution to it (₦2,500) and the school completes processing.
  4. Reject considerations you do not want so other candidates can be considered.

Tips

  • Keep your O’Level results uploaded — institutions filter on them.
  • Check CAPS at least twice a week between August and December.
  • Consider polytechnics and colleges of nursing sciences with lower floors if your score is modest.
  • Do not pay anyone claiming to ‘push’ your name on the Marketplace; the process is free.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get into the JAMB Marketplace?

You are placed there automatically if your first choice does not admit you; you can also opt in from your CAPS dashboard.

Is the Marketplace free?

Yes. Only the change of institution (₦2,500) attracts a fee if you accept an offer.

Can I reject a Marketplace offer?

Yes; rejecting keeps you available for others.

Spotted a change JAMB has announced that is not reflected here? Drop a comment — this guide is reviewed after every JAMB announcement.