The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has commenced the uploading of its 2026/2027 merit and first-batch admission list on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admission Processing System (CAPS).
The development is coming as prospective students who participated in the university’s 2026/2027 post-UTME admission exercise eagerly await their admission status.
Candidates who applied to the University of Benin are advised to begin checking their JAMB CAPS profiles regularly, as admission offers are expected to reflect progressively on candidates’ profiles.
UNIBEN Admission List Begins Appearing on JAMB CAPS
The uploading of admission offers on JAMB CAPS is an important stage in the admission process because candidates are expected to receive and accept their admission offers through the JAMB platform.
However, candidates should note that the uploading process may be carried out in batches. Consequently, the admission status of some candidates may be updated before that of others.
Candidates who do not immediately see an admission offer should therefore not panic.
A candidate’s JAMB CAPS status may still change as UNIBEN continues with the processing and uploading of its admission lists.
How to Check UNIBEN Admission Status on JAMB CAPS
Candidates who want to know whether they have been offered admission can follow these steps:
1. Visit the JAMB e-Facility Portal
Go to the official JAMB e-Facility website [https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/]and log in using the email address and password associated with your JAMB profile.
2. Select “Check Admission Status”
After logging in, navigate to the admission section and select “Check Admission Status.”
You may also access the JAMB CAPS section through the e-Facility dashboard.
3. Select the 2026 Examination Year
Select 2026 as the examination year and enter your JAMB registration number where required.
4. Click “Check Admission Status”
Click on “Check Admission Status” to view your current admission information.
Candidates can also select “Access my CAPS” to view their admission status and other CAPS information.
5. Check Your Admission Status
If you have been offered admission, your CAPS page should display a congratulatory message indicating that you have been offered admission, or admission in progress.
The institution and programme for which the admission has been offered should also be displayed.
6. Accept Your Admission
Candidates who are satisfied with the admission offer should click “Accept Admission” after the status changes from “admission in progress.”
Once accepted, candidates should proceed to follow UNIBEN’s instructions for clearance, payment and registration.
Do not reject an admission offer unless you are absolutely certain that you do not want it.
What “Not Admitted” Means on JAMB CAPS
Candidates who see “Not Admitted” should not necessarily assume that they have been rejected by UNIBEN.
Admission processing and uploading are often done progressively. Some candidates may receive their admission offers before others.
Therefore, if UNIBEN has not yet reflected an admission offer on your CAPS profile, keep checking regularly.
Candidates should also ensure that they have fulfilled all necessary admission requirements, including the proper uploading of their O’Level results to JAMB where applicable.
What to Do If Your CAPS Status Has Not Changed
If your status is still showing “Not Admitted,” candidates are advised to:
- Continue checking JAMB CAPS regularly.
- Monitor the official UNIBEN admission portal.
- Confirm that their O’Level results have been uploaded to JAMB.
- Ensure that their JAMB profile information is accurate.
- Wait patiently for subsequent admission batches where applicable.
Candidates should avoid individuals who claim they can manipulate JAMB CAPS or guarantee admission in exchange for money.
Important Warning to Candidates
As admission activities intensify, candidates should be particularly careful about admission-related scams.
No agent or individual should be trusted with your JAMB password, email password, OTP or other sensitive account information.
Candidates should obtain admission information only from official JAMB, UNIBEN channels and HERE.
Anyone claiming to have the ability to “upgrade” a candidate’s JAMB CAPS status or guarantee an admission offer should be treated with extreme caution.
UNIBEN Admission May Be Uploaded in Batches
Candidates should understand that the appearance of admission on CAPS is not necessarily simultaneous for every candidate.
While some candidates may already see “Congratulations, you have been offered admission, OR admission in progress” others may still see “Not Admitted” while the admission process continues.
Therefore, candidates who do not see their names or admission offers immediately should remain patient and continue checking.
How Often Should You Check JAMB CAPS?
Candidates should check their CAPS profiles regularly during the admission period.
There is no need to check every few minutes. Checking once or twice daily is generally sufficient, particularly when the institution is actively processing admissions.
Final Advice to UNIBEN Aspirants
The commencement of admission uploads is a significant development for candidates seeking admission into the University of Benin for the 2026/2027 academic session.
If your admission has not yet appeared on JAMB CAPS, do not panic.
The admission process is still ongoing, and subsequent batches may be uploaded.
Successful candidates should accept their admission on CAPS promptly and proceed with the necessary UNIBEN admission and clearance procedures.
Congratulations to candidates who have already secured admission, and best wishes to everyone still waiting for that long-awaited “Congratulations” message.
