JAMB enforces strict mandatory disclosure on previous admission status

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a directive to all candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2026 academic session to dislcose any previous admission history and officially sever ties with their former institutions before accepting new offers.

According to a notice by JAMB, individuals who have previously secured admission into any university, polytechnic, college of education, or other approved tertiary institutions in prior years must formalize their exit.

This process requires candidates to officially withdraw from their previous institution through the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). Additionally, applicants are obligated to accurately declare their prior admission status on the JAMB platform during the Change of Course or Change of Institution process.

JAMB further warned that the consequences for non-compliance will be severe. The Board’s automated system is configured to instantly block new admission offers for any candidate who fails to disclose their previous status or neglect to formalize their withdrawal.

The regulatory body also emphasized that any newly secured admission slot will be nullified if an applicant is discovered to hold an undisclosed, active admission elsewhere.

The directive is part of an ongoing crackdown on the phenomenon of double admission, where single candidates monopolize multiple slots across different institutions, thereby denying other qualified applicants a chance at tertiary education.

JAMB also reiterated that the measure is vital for maintaining the integrity of the educational ecosystem, reminding stakeholders that any admission processed outside the CAPS platform remains null and void.

Candidates have been strongly urged to comply with the directive immediately to avoid losing their hard-earned admission slots, as the Board explicitly stated that ignorance of the new rule will not be accepted as an excuse for non-compliance.