The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered 9,469 illegal admissions across 20 Nigerian tertiary institutions for the 2024/2025 academic session. Of these, 2,658 cases have been formally flagged as illegal and are under scrutiny. These admissions were conducted outside JAMB’s Central Admission Processing System (CAPS), which is mandated to ensure transparency and merit-based selection polityreporters.com.ng.
Top Offenders Identified
Among the institutions implicated, Kano State University of Science and Technology topped the list with 2,215 unauthorized admissions, followed by Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (1,215) and Gombe State University (1,164). Others include Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Ambrose Alli University, and several polytechnics and colleges polityreporters.com.ng Pulse Nigeria.
Consequences for Students and Institutions
JAMB has reiterated that any admission conducted outside CAPS is illegal, regardless of intent. Students admitted through these backdoor channels may be ineligible for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), a mandatory program for Nigerian graduates. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced at the 2025 JAMB policy meeting that institutions and officials involved could face sanctions, including asset withdrawal and possible prosecution veritynewsonline.com.
CAPS: The Gatekeeper of Legitimate Admission
JAMB’s CAPS platform was designed to centralize and digitize the admission process, allowing students to monitor their status and ensuring that institutions follow due process. Despite repeated warnings, some schools continue to bypass the system, prompting JAMB to tighten enforcement and increase audits.
