JAMB uncovers plot by institutions to violate CAPS’ admission process

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said  it has uncovered a plot by some tertiary institutions to violate admission guidelines and procedures.

JAMB spokesman, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in a statement, yesterday, said that JAMB has received reports that some institutions were using their internal portals to persuade or pressure qualified candidates, particularly those ranked highly on the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), to change from their preferred programmes to less-subscribed ones.

He said the unethical practice was designed to create room for the institutions’ preferred candidates to move up in the admission ranking order which indicates a clear manipulation of the merit-based process established to ensure transparency and fairness.

He disclosed that preliminary investigations revealed that a university in the South-West and another in Abuja have been involved in the practice, adding that the Board has initiated appropriate regulatory steps to address the unethical acts and to ensure that candidates’ interests are fully protected.

He thus reminded all candidates and institutions that all tertiary institutions’ admission processes are conducted exclusively through the CAPS platform, which he said, was created to ensure accountability, transparency and equal opportunity in admission placements.

“Any change of programme or admission activity carried out outside the JAMB’s CAPS platform is unauthorised, unethical and ultimately detrimental to the affected candidates.

“Candidates are, therefore, urged to remain vigilant and conduct all admission-related activities strictly through the JAMB CAPS portal,” he advised.

The Board reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to ensuring that all qualified candidates are treated with fairness, equity and transparency in the 2025 admission exercise and beyond.