Learn how to check your Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) admission status for the 2025/2026 academic session on both the JAMB CAPS and ABU school portal. A step-by-step guide for UTME and Direct Entry candidates.
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, Has released it’s first admission list on both the JAMB and school, if you’re an aspirant and want know to whether you’ve been offered admission, this guide is for you.
In this post, you’ll learn how to check your admission status on both the JAMB CAPS and the ABU school portal, whether you applied through UTME or Direct Entry (DE) this guide is for you.
Beside guiding you on steps to check your admission status, we will also answer some frequently asked questions about the ABU admission process to help you understand how it works and what to do if you face any issues.
ABU Zaria 2025/2026 Admission Release Date
The Ahmadu Bello University first batch admission list for the 2025/2026 session is now officially out on both the school and JAMB. This guides provide students insight on how to check their admission status and other information for newly admitted.
What Is JAMB CAPS?
Before we move into the steps, let’s first understand what JAMB CAPS means. As this is where you’ll be checking your admission status on JAMB.
CAPS stands for Central Admission Processing System, It’s a platform created by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to make the admission process in Nigeria more transparent and efficient.
All Nigerian universities, including Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), upload their admission lists first on JAMB CAPS before publishing them on their school portals.
So if you want to know whether ABU has offered you admission, the best place to start checking is the JAMB CAPS.
How to Check ABU Admission Status on JAMB CAPS
Follow these simple steps to check your ABU admission status on JAMB CAPS:
1. Visit the JAMB e-facility portal: https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng
2. Log in using your email address and password the same ones used during JAMB registration.
3. After logging in, scroll down and click on “Check Admission Status”.
4. On the next page, you’ll see two options:
– Access My CAPS (green button)
– Check Admission Status (blue button)
5. Click on Check Admission Status to view if you’ve been offered admission.
Alternatively, you can click “Access My CAPS”, then select Admission Status.
This will display your institution, course applied, JAMB registration number, and admission status.
JAMB CAPS Admission Status and What They Mean
1. ADMISSION IN PROGRESS (AIP):
Your school has reviewed your admission application and recommended you for admission. The process is ongoing, JAMB will now review your details to ensure you meet the admission requirements.
3. NOT ADMITTED:
You haven’t been considered or selected for admission yet. This could be due to the school not releasing its list or your application still being in a pending review.
4. ADMITTED:
Congratulations! JAMB has approved your admission, and you can now proceed to accept or reject the offer on the CAPS portal.
Other important update to check for on CAPS
While checking your admission status on JAMB CAPS it’s also important to check the transfer approval section from time to time.
Sometimes your institution can recommend or transfer you another course, That normally happens if your subject combination doesn’t match the course you apply. Or admission quota for the course you apply has been reached.
From your CAPS click on transfer approval to check if you’ve been transferred to another course.
How to Check ABU Zaria Admission List on the School Portal
After admission is been released on JAMB CAPS, Next it’ll be uploaded on the Ahmadu Bello University post UTME portal. And below is how to check your admission status on the ABU portal 2025/2026.
1. Visit: https://portal.abu.edu.ng/forms/putme
2. Enter your JAMB Registration Number and select your State of Origin, then click Login.
3. On your dashboard, click the menu icon (three dashes) at the top-left corner.
4. Select “Notifications.” Your admission status will be displayed there.
If you’ve been admitted, your status will change from “Pending” to “ADMITTED.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About ABU Admission
Where is admission released first, JAMB or school portal?
Admission is first released on JAMB CAPS before it appears on the ABU school portal.
Can I get admission on the ABU portal without seeing it on JAMB CAPS?
No. You must have your status on JAMB CAPS showing “Admission in Progress” or *“Admitted” before it will reflect on the ABU portal.
I got admitted on JAMB CAPS, but the ABU portal still shows “Pending.” What should I do?
Don’t panic, this sometimes happens. You can visit the MIS Office at the Senate Building on ABU main campus to have it corrected.
What if admission has been released but I wasn’t offered any?
If you haven’t been offered admission on both the JAMB and ABU portals, consider changing to a less competitive course.
You can also check our detailed guide on how to increase your chances of gaining admission into ABU.
What next after securing admission on both JAMB and school portal
The next step for all newly admitted is physical screening and registration.
We’ve written a detail post on the Physical screening and registration kindly click to read
Final Thoughts
Checking your admission status on both JAMB CAPS and the ABU school portal is a vital step for every aspirant.
Always check both platforms regularly during the admission season so you don’t miss any important updates.
If you have any questions regarding the ABU admission process, feel free to drop it in the comment section below.
