The admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session is one of the most searched updates by candidates who applied for admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and other tertiary institutions.
After writing JAMB, applying for Post UTME and waiting for screening results, the next important question many candidates ask is: Which schools have released their admission list for 2026/2027?
This page provides a clear guide on the list of schools whose admission list is out for 2026/2027, how to check your admission status on JAMB CAPS, how to check through your school portal, and what to do after you have been offered admission.
Candidates should understand that admission lists are usually released in batches. A school may first release its merit list, followed by second batch, supplementary list, Direct Entry list and final list. So, if your name is not on the first list, it does not always mean you have lost admission.
Is Admission List for 2026/2027 Out?
Yes, some schools may start uploading admission offers on JAMB CAPS and school portals once their screening process is completed. However, not all schools release admission lists at the same time.
Some institutions release admission lists early, while others may wait until they finish Post UTME screening, departmental screening, result verification and JAMB CAPS processing.
Candidates are advised to check both JAMB CAPS and their school portal regularly because some schools first upload admission on JAMB CAPS before publishing names on the school website.
Important Notice to Candidates
Before checking any admission list, candidates should know the following:
- Admission lists are released in batches.
- Admission may appear first on JAMB CAPS before school portal.
- Some schools may not publish PDF lists immediately.
- Candidates must accept admission on JAMB CAPS when offered.
- O’Level result must be uploaded on JAMB CAPS.
- Admission outside JAMB CAPS may not be valid.
- Candidates should avoid fake admission agents.
- Always confirm updates from the official school portal.
If your admission status still shows “Not Admitted,” do not panic immediately. Keep checking because more lists may still be released.
Updated List of Schools Whose Admission List Is Out 2026/2027
Below is a monitored list of schools whose admission lists may be released for the 2026/2027 academic session. Candidates should click through their official school portal or check JAMB CAPS to confirm their personal admission status.
Federal Universities Admission List 2026/2027
| S/N | School | Admission List Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Lagos | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 2 | University of Ibadan | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 3 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 4 | University of Benin | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 5 | Obafemi Awolowo University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 6 | University of Port Harcourt | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 7 | University of Calabar | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 8 | University of Uyo | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 9 | University of Ilorin | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 10 | Federal University of Technology, Akure | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 11 | Federal University of Technology, Owerri | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 12 | Federal University Oye-Ekiti | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 13 | Federal University Lokoja | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 14 | Federal University Dutse | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 15 | Federal University Dutsin-Ma | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 16 | Federal University Kashere | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 17 | Federal University Lafia | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 18 | Federal University Wukari | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 19 | Federal University Gashua | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 20 | Federal University Birnin Kebbi | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 21 | Federal University Otuoke | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 22 | Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 23 | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 24 | Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 25 | Modibbo Adama University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 26 | Bayero University Kano | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 27 | Ahmadu Bello University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 28 | Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 29 | Nigerian Army University Biu | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 30 | Air Force Institute of Technology | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
State Universities Admission List 2026/2027
| S/N | School | Admission List Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lagos State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 2 | Lagos State University of Science and Technology | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 3 | Lagos State University of Education | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 4 | Imo State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 5 | Rivers State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 6 | Delta State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 7 | Ebonyi State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 8 | Abia State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 9 | Ambrose Alli University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 10 | Ekiti State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 11 | Osun State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 12 | Olabisi Onabanjo University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 13 | Adekunle Ajasin University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 14 | Kwara State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 15 | Ladoke Akintola University of Technology | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 16 | Tai Solarin University of Education | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 17 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 18 | Niger Delta University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 19 | University of Cross River State | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 20 | Adamawa State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 21 | Nasarawa State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 22 | Benue State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 23 | Taraba State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 24 | Gombe State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 25 | Yobe State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 26 | Bauchi State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 27 | Plateau State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 28 | Sokoto State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 29 | Kaduna State University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 30 | Prince Abubakar Audu University | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
Private Universities Admission List 2026/2027
| S/N | School | Admission List Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covenant University | Check School Portal |
| 2 | Babcock University | Check School Portal |
| 3 | Afe Babalola University | Check School Portal |
| 4 | Bowen University | Check School Portal |
| 5 | Redeemer’s University | Check School Portal |
| 6 | Landmark University | Check School Portal |
| 7 | Pan-Atlantic University | Check School Portal |
| 8 | Caleb University | Check School Portal |
| 9 | Augustine University | Check School Portal |
| 10 | Lead City University | Check School Portal |
| 11 | Adeleke University | Check School Portal |
| 12 | Ajayi Crowther University | Check School Portal |
| 13 | Bells University of Technology | Check School Portal |
| 14 | Benson Idahosa University | Check School Portal |
| 15 | Crawford University | Check School Portal |
| 16 | Igbinedion University | Check School Portal |
| 17 | Joseph Ayo Babalola University | Check School Portal |
| 18 | Mountain Top University | Check School Portal |
| 19 | Nile University of Nigeria | Check School Portal |
| 20 | Veritas University | Check School Portal |
| 21 | Godfrey Okoye University | Check School Portal |
| 22 | Elizade University | Check School Portal |
| 23 | McPherson University | Check School Portal |
| 24 | Crescent University | Check School Portal |
| 25 | Achievers University | Check School Portal |
Polytechnics Admission List 2026/2027
| S/N | School | Admission List Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yaba College of Technology | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 2 | Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 3 | Federal Polytechnic, Nekede | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 4 | Federal Polytechnic, Oko | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 5 | Federal Polytechnic, Ede | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 6 | Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 7 | Auchi Polytechnic | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 8 | The Polytechnic, Ibadan | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 9 | Lagos State Polytechnic | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 10 | Kaduna Polytechnic | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 11 | Federal Polytechnic, Bida | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 12 | Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 13 | Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 14 | Federal Polytechnic, Offa | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
| 15 | Federal Polytechnic, Idah | Check JAMB CAPS / School Portal |
How to Check Admission List on JAMB CAPS
JAMB CAPS is one of the most important platforms for checking admission status. Even if your school releases your name on its portal, you still need to accept the admission on JAMB CAPS.
Follow the steps below:
- Visit the JAMB e-Facility portal.
- Log in with your JAMB email address and password.
- Click on “Check Admission Status.”
- Select your examination year.
- Enter your JAMB registration number if required.
- Click on “Access My CAPS.”
- Click on “Admission Status.”
- Check if you have been offered admission.
- If admitted, click “Accept” or “Reject.”
Do not reject admission unless you are very sure. Once you reject an offer, it may be difficult to reverse it.
How to Check Admission List on School Portal
Some schools publish admission lists on their own portals. To check through your school portal:
- Visit the official admission portal of your school.
- Look for “Admission List,” “Check Admission Status” or “Undergraduate Admission.”
- Enter your JAMB registration number.
- Enter your surname or application number if required.
- Click on “Check Status.”
- Print your admission notification if admitted.
Some schools may release admission lists as PDF files. In that case, download the PDF and search for your name or JAMB registration number.
Meaning of Admission Status on JAMB CAPS
When checking JAMB CAPS, you may see different messages. Here is what they mean:
1. Congratulations, You Have Been Offered Admission
This means you have been given provisional admission. You should accept the admission on JAMB CAPS and follow your school’s next registration steps.
2. Admission in Progress
This means your admission is being processed. Keep checking because your status may later change to “Admitted.”
3. Not Admitted
This means you have not been offered admission yet. It does not always mean you will not get admission. More batches may still be released.
4. Transfer Approval
This means your school may want to transfer you from your original course to another course. You need to either accept or reject the transfer before admission can continue.
What to Do After Seeing Your Name on the Admission List
If you have been offered admission, take the following steps immediately:
- Accept the admission on JAMB CAPS.
- Print your JAMB admission letter.
- Print your original JAMB result slip.
- Visit your school portal for acceptance fee instructions.
- Pay your acceptance fee through the approved channel.
- Complete your online clearance.
- Upload or submit required documents.
- Prepare for physical clearance if required.
- Watch out for resumption date and registration deadline.
Do not delay after receiving admission. Some schools give candidates a deadline to accept admission and pay acceptance fee.
Documents Needed After Admission
Newly admitted candidates may need the following documents for clearance:
- JAMB admission letter
- Original JAMB result slip
- O’Level result
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- Local government identification letter
- Admission notification slip
- Acceptance fee receipt
- Post UTME acknowledgement slip
- Passport photographs
- School admission letter
- Medical clearance documents, if required
- Reference letter or guarantor form, if requested
Keep both original and photocopies of your documents ready.
Why Your Name May Not Appear on the Admission List Yet
If your name is not on the admission list, there may be several reasons:
- Your school has not released all batches.
- Your course is highly competitive.
- Your O’Level result was not uploaded on JAMB CAPS.
- Your JAMB subject combination is wrong.
- Your Post UTME score was low.
- Your admission is still being processed.
- You did not meet the departmental cut-off mark.
- Your school is yet to send your name to JAMB.
- You may need to accept transfer approval first.
Do not panic immediately. Keep checking both JAMB CAPS and the school portal.
Can Admission Show on JAMB CAPS Before School Portal?
Yes, admission can appear on JAMB CAPS before it appears on the school portal. Some schools first upload names to JAMB CAPS before publishing the list on their website.
This is why candidates should check JAMB CAPS regularly. Once JAMB CAPS shows admission, you should accept it and wait for further instructions from your school.
Can School Portal Show Admission Before JAMB CAPS?
Yes, in some cases, a school portal may show that you have been recommended for admission before JAMB CAPS reflects it. However, the admission is not fully complete until it appears on JAMB CAPS and you accept it.
If your school portal shows admitted but JAMB CAPS still shows “Not Admitted,” keep checking. Also confirm that your O’Level result has been uploaded.
Is Admission Without JAMB CAPS Valid?
For regular undergraduate admission in Nigeria, JAMB CAPS is very important. Candidates should not rely only on private messages, unofficial agents or printed lists that are not backed by JAMB CAPS.
If you are offered admission, make sure it reflects on JAMB CAPS so you can accept it and print your JAMB admission letter.
What If My Admission Status Shows “Not Admitted”?
If your status shows “Not Admitted,” take these steps:
- Keep checking regularly.
- Confirm that your O’Level result is uploaded on JAMB CAPS.
- Check if your school has released more batches.
- Check if you have transfer approval on CAPS.
- Confirm your course and subject combination.
- Watch out for supplementary admission.
- Consider change of course if the school opens that option.
Do not pay anyone who promises to change your status illegally.
What Is Merit Admission List?
Merit admission list is usually the first list released by a school. It contains candidates who performed well and met the admission requirements for their chosen courses.
Candidates on the merit list are often those with strong JAMB scores, good Post UTME results and correct O’Level requirements.
What Is Supplementary Admission List?
Supplementary admission list is released after the merit list. It may contain candidates who were not admitted in the first batch but were later considered.
Some schools may ask candidates to change course before they can be considered for supplementary admission.
What Is Direct Entry Admission List?
Direct Entry admission list is for candidates who applied through Direct Entry instead of UTME. These candidates may have qualifications such as ND, HND, NCE, A’Level, JUPEB, IJMB or first degree.
Direct Entry candidates should also check JAMB CAPS and the school portal regularly.
Common Mistakes Candidates Should Avoid
Avoid the following mistakes while checking admission list:
- Checking only the school portal and ignoring JAMB CAPS.
- Forgetting to upload O’Level result.
- Rejecting admission by mistake.
- Paying money to fake admission agents.
- Ignoring transfer approval on JAMB CAPS.
- Waiting too long before accepting admission.
- Using unofficial websites to check admission.
- Not printing admission letter after accepting admission.
- Missing acceptance fee deadline.
- Believing every WhatsApp admission list without confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the admission list for 2026/2027 out?
Some schools may start releasing admission lists after completing their screening process. Candidates should check both JAMB CAPS and their school portal regularly.
Where can I check my admission status?
You can check your admission status on JAMB CAPS and on your school’s official admission portal.
Can JAMB CAPS show admission before school portal?
Yes, JAMB CAPS can show admission before the school portal is updated.
What should I do if I have been admitted?
Accept the admission on JAMB CAPS, print your admission letter, pay your acceptance fee through the school portal and complete your clearance.
What does “Admission in Progress” mean?
It means your admission is being processed. Keep checking because the status may change later.
What does “Not Admitted” mean?
It means you have not been offered admission yet. It may change if more batches are released.
Is admission valid without JAMB CAPS?
For regular undergraduate admission, candidates should ensure that their admission appears on JAMB CAPS and is accepted.
Can I still get admission if my name is not on the first list?
Yes. Many schools release admission lists in batches, including second batch, supplementary list and Direct Entry list.
Conclusion
The list of schools whose admission list is out for 2026/2027 will continue to change as more institutions complete their screening and upload names on JAMB CAPS.
Candidates should not depend on rumours or fake admission agents. The safest way to confirm admission is to check JAMB CAPS and the official school portal.
If you have been admitted, accept your admission quickly and follow your school’s clearance instructions. If you have not been admitted yet, keep checking, confirm your O’Level upload and watch out for supplementary admission updates.
