The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered that 86 institutions in Nigeria have conducted illegal admissions outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) during the 2022/2023 academic session. This revelation highlights a critical issue in the Nigerian education system that affects many universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Session | 2022/2023 |
| Institutions | 86 universities, polytechnics |
| Illegal Admissions | Outside CAPS |
| Approved System | CAPS by JAMB |
| ⚠️ Warning | Stop illegal admissions |
| Compliance | Full, partial, none |
| Examples | Uni of Uyo, Uni of Abuja |
Understanding CAPS
In 2017, JAMB introduced CAPS to centralise and automate the admission process for all tertiary institutions in Nigeria. CAPS ensures transparency and fairness by allowing candidates and institutions to manage admissions through a centralised platform. Despite this system, some institutions still conduct admissions outside CAPS, which JAMB has declared illegal, null, and void.
The Issue of Illegal Admissions
Despite warnings from JAMB in 2020, some institutions continue to admit students through their own portals. JAMB has described this practice as a blatant disregard for the CAPS system. In April 2024, JAMB reiterated its stance, stating that it would no longer tolerate admissions conducted outside of CAPS.
JAMB’s Stance on Compliance
JAMB has urged candidates to reject admissions not processed through CAPS. The board’s bulletin, titled “Cessation of illegal/irregular admission,” states that all admissions for first degrees, national diplomas, national innovation diplomas, and Nigeria Certificates in Education must be processed only through JAMB.
Institutions Failing to Comply
A report titled “Compiled assessment of institutions on compliance with the 2022/2023 admission guidelines” shows that 88 institutions failed to comply with CAPS. These institutions include:
- 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
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu University
JAMB’s Rating System
JAMB scores institutions based on their compliance with admission guidelines:
- Full compliance: 10 points
- Partial compliance: 5 points
- Non-compliance: 0 points
Conclusion
To maintain the integrity of the Nigerian tertiary education system, it is crucial for all institutions to adhere strictly to the CAPS system. JAMB’s efforts to centralise and automate admissions aim to ensure fairness and transparency. Candidates are advised to verify their admissions through CAPS to avoid falling victim to illegal practices. For more information, visit the JAMB official website.