{
  "id": 8071063,
  "title": "JAMB clarifies meaning of ‘not admitted’, ‘admission in progress’ on CAPS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/jamb-clarifies-meaning-of-not-admitted-admission-in-progress-on-caps",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T17:30:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/jamb-clarifies-meaning-of-not-admitted-admission-in-progress-on-caps/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified the meaning behind three different admission statuses that candidates may see on its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). These statuses are \"Not Admitted,\" \"Admission in Progress,\" and \"Admitted.\"\n\nThe \"Not Admitted\" status does not necessarily mean that a candidate will never be admitted. JAMB explained that it simply means a candidate has not been offered admission yet. Candidates with this status are advised to remain patient and monitor their CAPS profile for any changes.\n\nWhen a candidate sees \"Admission in Progress\" on their CAPS profile, it indicates that their institution has started the admission process, but the necessary approvals have not yet been finalized. This status could also appear if an institution has recommended a candidate for admission, but JAMB has yet to make the final decision. JAMB stressed that this status does not guarantee admission, as the offer could still be disapproved by JAMB if the candidate does not meet the required admission requirements.\n\nThe \"Admitted\" status is reached only after JAMB formally approves the admission recommended by the institution. Upon receiving this official admission offer through CAPS, candidates will have the option to accept or reject the offer on the platform. JAMB emphasized that admission statuses should not be considered permanent until the entire admission process is completed. Candidates are advised to keep monitoring their CAPS accounts and obtain any admission-related information only through JAMB's official communication channels.",
  "summary": "The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified the different admission statuses candidates may encounter on its Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS. The Board explained the meanings of “Not Admitted,” “Admission in Progress” and “Admitted” in an explainer video released on Thursday. JAMB also urged candidates awaiting admission to regularly monitor their CAPS profiles because…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}