JAMB Reaches Out to 2026 UTME/DE Candidates Over Admission Matters

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reportedly started sending text message reminders to some candidates who have been offered admission for the 2026/2027 academic session but are yet to accept or reject their offers.

The notification, reportedly received by a candidate through an MTN Nigeria phone number, states that an admission offer has been made but no response has been recorded from the candidate.

Recipients are being encouraged to take the necessary steps to respond to their admission offers through the appropriate JAMB platform.

The development highlights the importance of regularly checking admission updates, particularly for candidates who have received offers from their preferred institutions or other institutions through the admission process.

What the JAMB Admission SMS Means

The message suggests that the candidate has an admission offer awaiting a response on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).

Candidates who receive similar notifications should not rely on the text message alone. Instead, they should visit the official JAMB e-Facility portal and confirm whether an admission offer is available on their CAPS profiles.

Checking directly on the platform will help candidates establish their actual admission status and determine whether any action is required.

Steps Candidates Should Take

Candidates who have received admission offers are advised to take the following steps:

1. Check your registered phone number: Pay attention to SMS notifications sent to the phone number associated with your JAMB registration.
2. Visit JAMB CAPS: Access the official JAMB e-Facility portal to check your admission information.
3. Confirm your admission status: Check whether an institution has offered you admission.
4. Respond to the offer: Where an admission offer is available, carefully review the details and accept or reject it as appropriate.
5. Verify your decision: Return to your CAPS profile to confirm that your response has been successfully recorded.

How to Accept or Reject an Admission Offer on JAMB CAPS

Candidates can check and respond to their admission offers by following these steps:

1. Visit the official JAMB e-Facility portal.
2. Log in using your registered email address and password.
3. Navigate to the admission status section.
4. Select Access my CAPS.
5. Click on Admission Status to view your admission information.
6. If an admission offer is available, follow the instructions displayed to accept or reject it.

Candidates should ensure that they carry out these activities only through the official JAMB platform.

Important Information for 2026 UTME Candidates

Candidates who have received admission offers should avoid delaying their response. They are encouraged to check their CAPS profiles regularly and follow any instructions displayed on the platform.

Those who have not received SMS notifications should also check their admission status independently, as the absence of a text message does not necessarily mean that no admission offer is available.

Candidates should also consult JAMB’s official announcements for any applicable deadlines or further instructions regarding admission acceptance.

YOMSDIRECT advises all 2026 UTME candidates to keep track of their admission status and ensure that they do not overlook important updates on JAMB CAPS.