Meaning of Admission In Progress & Not Admitted On JAMB CAPS

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So, when you log in to your JAMB CAPS, terms like admission in progress gets you confused, you will be like, does it mean that my admission is guaranteed? or it just means that JAMB is simply processing my admission?

Well, all these will be answered here, did I just hear you say thanks, nah, there is no need for that, what are friends for?So, when you log in to your JAMB CAPS, terms like admission in progress gets you confused, you will be like, does it mean that my admission is guaranteed? or it just means that JAMB is simply processing my admission?

Well, all these will be answered here, did I just hear you say thanks, nah, there is no need for that, what are friends for?.

Meaning of Admission in Progress (AIP) check back later

According to the Joint admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Admission in progress on CAPS means that the student has been recommended for admission and currently undergoing processing.

You should continue to “check back later” as your status will eventually change to “Accepted” or “Not Admitted” once the institution and JAMB have concluded the review process.

What “Admission in Progress” Means?

Under Consideration: Your name is being considered for admission by the school’s admissions department.

Pending Approval: The institution has recommended you for admission, but it requires further approval from the Head of Institution (HOI) or the final approval from JAMB.

Positive Sign: Seeing this status is generally a positive indication that you have a good chance of being admitted.

What to Do When You See “Admission in Progress” and What to Expect Next

Be Patient: Your admission status is still under review, so it’s important to remain patient.

Check Your CAPS Regularly: Continuously monitor your JAMB CAPS portal for updates to your status.

Ensure Your Details are Correct: Make sure your O’Level results are uploaded to your JAMB profile and that you have paid for your result slip.

Await the Official List: Once the final admission list is released, your status will change to “Admitted,” and you can then accept the offer.

What to Expect Next

Status Change: The “Admission in Progress” status will eventually change to “Accepted” (if offered admission) or “Not Admitted”.

Accepting Admission: Once your status changes to “Accepted,” you will be able to print your JAMB admission letter and formally accept the offer on the CAPS portal.

Your school recommends candidates for admission, then sends the list to JAMB. JAMB reviews it to ensure candidates meet the requirements. If all is in order, “Admission in Progress” changes to “Admitted,” and you can then accept or reject the offer.

What To Do If Your Admission In Progress Stays For a long time

If your admission is taking a long time to process, you should keep checking your JAMB CAPS portal regularly and confirm your details are correct on your school’s portal. If the issue persists, contact the school’s admission office directly to inquire about the delay and ensure there are no missing documents or issues that need resolving. You may also need to verify your O’Level results and post-UTME status are uploaded correctly.

• Make sure your course or institution is not changed
• Also confirm if your O’ level result was successfully uploaded
• If not, do well to Upload your O’ level result before the deadline for upload.

Meaning of Not Admitted on JAMB CAPS

Not Admitted” on JAMB CAPS means you have not yet been offered admission and your institution has not yet sent your details for processing. It indicates that the school has not yet uploaded your name to the JAMB portal for admission. This status can change as institutions release admission lists in batches, so you should continue to check your CAPS regularly for update.

Difference between JAMB admission in progress and not admitted

ADMISSION IN PROGRESS	NOT ADMITTED
For your JAMB CAPS to show admission in progress, it means your school of choice has sent your name to JAMB for admission	Your name was not part of the list (recommendation) sent by your school of choice for admission
JAMB is processing the admission to confirm if the admission is fair	No admission was offered to the student, and as such no need for JAMB to process the admission
Students have hope of being admitted once confirmed by JAMB	The only hope for admission is via JAMB market place and the admission will not be to the school he or she choose in JAMB.
Can change to admitted or not admitted	Cannot change to admitted.

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