Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify
Quick answer: To accept admission on JAMB CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng → Check Admission Status → Access my CAPS → Admission Status → Accept → confirm. By SMS: Send your JAMB registration number followed by ACCEPT (or REJECT) to 55019 or 66019 from the registered SIM (keep at least ₦100 airtime). Accept within four weeks; rejecting frees you for the Marketplace or another offer.
Last updated: November 2026 · Academic session: 2026/2027 · UTME year: 2026
Accept or reject: which should you choose?
| Action | When |
|---|---|
| Accept | You want this school and course. Locks the offer; you can then print the admission letter. |
| Reject | You were offered a course you will not study, or you expect/have a better offer. You become available to other institutions on the Marketplace. |
| Do nothing | Risky: offers not accepted within four weeks can be withdrawn and you may lose the session. |
Portal steps
- Log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng.
- Check Admission Status → select year → registration number → Access my CAPS.
- Open Admission Status; click Accept or Reject; confirm the pop-up.
- Accepted? Print your admission letter (₦1,000 (plus ₦200 service charge)) — how to print your JAMB admission letter.
SMS and offline options
- Send your JAMB registration number followed by ACCEPT (or REJECT) to 55019 or 66019 from the registered SIM (keep at least ₦100 airtime).
- Visit an accredited CBT centre or JAMB office for biometric acceptance if the portal fails.
- Send STATUS (space) exam year to 55019 or 66019 to confirm the change.
Pending offers from 2021–2025
30 November 2026 (deadline to accept or reject pending 2021–2025 offers; unanswered offers revert to ‘Not Admitted’).
Related JAMB guides
- JAMB CAPS 2026/2027: How to Check Admission Status, Accept or Reject Admission
- JAMB Admission Letter 2026/2027: How to Print It Online (Fee & Steps)
- JAMB CAPS Marketplace 2026/2027: How to Get Admission Into Another School After UTME
- JAMB Change of Course & Institution 2026/2027: Fee, Deadline & How to Do It
Frequently asked questions
Can I accept admission on CAPS with my phone?
Yes via SMS, or on the portal using desktop mode in your browser.
What happens if I reject admission on CAPS?
The offer is released; you can be considered by other institutions through the Marketplace or do a change of institution.
Can I change my mind after accepting on CAPS?
Not on your own; contact the institution to withdraw, which is rarely granted. Decide before clicking.
How long do I have to accept?
four weeks.
Spotted a change JAMB has announced that is not reflected here? Drop a comment — this guide is reviewed after every JAMB announcement.