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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has warned candidates against accepting admissions offered outside its Central Admissions Processing System, saying such offers may not be recognised as valid.
The board, in a post on X on Monday, said an admission offered by an institution outside the approved JAMB process “may not be recognised as valid.”
“Accepting such an offer could put your academic journey at risk and create complications with your admission records and related processes,” JAMB said.
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The board urged candidates to confirm their admission status on CAPS before proceeding.
“Being offered admission is exciting, but before you accept, make sure it is properly recognised through JAMB’s Central Admissions Processing System,” JAMB said.
“Your admission journey deserves the right foundation. Verify before you accept.”
JAMB said it had released an episode of its “JAMB Explained” series addressing what makes an admission illegal, the implications, and how candidates can protect themselves.
Being offered admission is exciting, but before you accept, make sure it is properly recognised through JAMB’s Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
An admission offered by an institution outside the approved JAMB admission process may not be recognised as valid. Accepting such an offer could put your academic journey at risk and create complications with your admission records and related processes.
So, what makes an admission illegal? What are the implications, and how can you protect yourself?
Watch this episode of JAMB Explained to understand why your admission must follow the approved process and why you should verify your status on CAPS before proceeding.
Your admission journey deserves the right foundation. Verify before you accept.
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