KEY POINTS

• JAMB warns new institutions against illegal admissions, emphasizing compliance with CAPS and IBASS.

• Over 80 new institutions must follow official procedures for admissions.

• JAMB urges institutions to manage CAPS and IBASS access properly.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned newly established, upgraded, and adopted tertiary institutions against engaging in illegal admissions.

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, issued the warning during an interactive session with principal officers of the affected institutions in Abuja.

He emphasized that all admissions must be processed through the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) and follow due process.

“CAPS ensures transparency, fairness, and integrity in admissions. Any institution attempting to bypass this platform risks nullifying such admissions,” Oloyede said.

He called for full compliance with the admission procedures by over 80 new institutions recently approved by the Federal Government.

CAPS and IBASS were introduced to streamline the admission process

According to Punch, Oloyede explained that CAPS, introduced in 2017, automates and standardizes the admission process.

The Integrated Brochure and Syllabus System (IBASS), launched in 2018, ensures clear communication and programme eligibility checks. Both platforms, upgraded with institutional mail services, serve as JAMB’s sole official communication channels.

Oloyede commended the Federal Government for its commitment to expanding access to tertiary education.

The government recently approved 22 new universities, 33 new polytechnics, and 12 new colleges of education.

He noted that while CAPS and IBASS accounts had been created for these institutions, only programs cleared by the National Universities Commission, National Board for Technical Education, and National Commission for Colleges of Education would be activated.

Institutions urged to comply with procedures for onboarding candidates

Oloyede outlined the proper procedures for onboarding candidates. He stressed that institutions must designate officers to manage CAPS and IBASS access. “JAMB will provide full technical support, but compliance is non-negotiable. Institutions must avoid shortcuts,” he added.

The meeting also included a live demonstration of CAPS and IBASS systems to help institutions familiarize themselves with operational protocols.