Navigating JAMB admission can be confusing, especially when unexpected issues arise—like missing O’level results, data mismatches, or “Name not on JAMB Matriculation List.”
This guide addresses common JAMB admission problems and provides practical steps to resolve them. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to fix each issue and get your admission fully recognized.
1. You Haven’t Accepted Your Admission on JAMB CAPS
- JAMB only places candidates on the Matriculation List if they officially accept their admission on the JAMB CAPS portal.
- What to Do
- Log in to your JAMB eFacility account.
- Click Check Admission Status > Access my CAPS.
- If you see an “Accept” button, click it to finalize your admission.
📌 Related Guide: How to Accept/Reject Admission on JAMB CAPS
2. You Haven’t Printed Your JAMB Admission Letter
- Your name won’t appear on the Matriculation List unless you print your official JAMB Admission Letter.
- What to Do
- Log in to the JAMB eFacility Portal.
- Select Print Admission Letter.
- Make the required payment and download your letter.
📌 Related Guide: JAMB Admission Letter Printing
3. Your Institution Hasn’t Uploaded/Validated Your Admission
- Institutions must officially submit your details to JAMB after you accept your admission.
- Delays
- Some schools take weeks or months to finalize and send their list.
- If they haven’t done so, JAMB won’t list you as a recognized student.
- What to Do
- Check with Your Institution: Visit or contact your school’s admission office to confirm they have forwarded your details.
- Follow Up: If they haven’t, politely ask for an expected timeline and check back regularly.
4. You Need JAMB Regularization (For Direct Entry, Pre-Degree, or Part-Time Candidates)
- If you gained admission through Direct Entry (DE), Pre-Degree, or Part-Time programs, JAMB may not have your admission details.
- What to Do
- Log in to the JAMB eFacility Portal.
- Select Late Application (Regularization) and complete the process.
- Wait for JAMB approval, then confirm your Matriculation List status again.
📌 Related Guide: JAMB Regularization & Late Application
5. Your O’level Result Hasn’t Been Uploaded on JAMB Portal
- JAMB requires candidates to have a verified O’level result.
- What to Do
- Log in to JAMB CAPS and check My O’level.
- If it’s missing, visit a JAMB-accredited CBT center to upload it.
📌 Related Guide: How to Upload O’level Results on JAMB Portal
6. Name or Spelling Mismatch
- If your JAMB profile name and institutional records don’t match (e.g., missing middle name, incorrect initials), this could prevent your name from appearing.
- What to Do
- Compare your JAMB profile name with your school admission details.
- If there’s an error, apply for a JAMB Correction of Data.
📌 Related Guide: How to Apply for JAMB Correction of Data
7. Technical Issues or JAMB System Glitch
- Rarely, a system error or incomplete update on JAMB’s database can cause missing names.
- What to Do
- Visit a JAMB state office for assistance.
- Submit a support ticket at JAMB Support.
Final Thoughts
If your name isn’t on the JAMB Matriculation List, the issue usually falls into one of the categories above. By following these steps—accepting your admission, printing your admission letter, ensuring your institution has forwarded your details, regularizing your admission (if needed), and verifying your O’level result—you can resolve the issue.
