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JAMB uncovers 86 Nigerian universities and tertiary institutions conducting illegal admissions outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) for the 2022/2023 academic session. The board declares these admissions null and void, reinforcing its mandate for standardized and transparent admission processes.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has identified 86 universities and other tertiary institutions in Nigeria for conducting illegal admissions during the 2022/2023 academic session. These admissions were made outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), which JAMB mandates for all admissions to be legitimate.

In an official statement titled "Cessation of illegal/irregular admission," JAMB emphasized that admissions to First Degree, National Diploma, National Innovation Diploma, and Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programs must be processed through CAPS to be considered valid. The board declared that any admissions conducted outside this system are null and void.

JAMB's report, "Compiled assessment of institutions on compliance with the 2022/2023 admission guidelines," evaluated the compliance levels of institutions. It awarded ten points for full compliance, five points for partial compliance, and zero points for non-compliance. The analysis revealed that 86 institutions did not adhere to these guidelines.

Prominent among the institutions found in violation are:

  1. University of Uyo
  2. University of Abuja
  3. Olabisi Onabanjo University
  4. Yaba College of Technology
  5. Plateau State University
  6. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
  7. Federal University of Technology Owerri
  8. Coal City University
  9. Crawford University
  10. Crescent University
  11. Ebonyi State University
  12. Rhema University
  13. Borno State University
  14. Chrisland University
  15. Federal Polytechnic, Nekede
  16. Alvan Ikoku College of Education
  17. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu University
JAMB's stringent regulations aim to standardize the admission process and maintain the integrity of Nigeria's educational system. By ensuring all admissions go through CAPS, JAMB seeks to prevent irregularities and uphold transparency in the admission process.

This crackdown on illegal admissions underscores JAMB's commitment to enforcing compliance and safeguarding the educational standards in Nigeria.