The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the names of universities delaying the admission process for under-age candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
According to JAMB, 23 out of 71 universities chosen by under-age applicants failed to upload their Post-UTME scores before the agreed deadline of 15th September 2025.
Why This Matters
Universities rely on a combination of UTME, Post-UTME, and SSCE results to make final admission decisions. However, with the release of NECO’s SSCE results coming shortly after the deadline, JAMB granted an extension to allow under-age candidates to be properly assessed.
JAMB noted that failure by the defaulting universities to upload results may delay admissions for the affected students.
List of Defaulting Universities and Number of Candidates Affected
- University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos State – 39 candidates
- Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja – 18 candidates
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka – 15 candidates
- University of Abuja – 12 candidates
- University of Uyo (UNIUYO) – 9 candidates
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) – 8 candidates
- David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Ebonyi – 6 candidates
- University of Calabar (UNICAL) – 6 candidates
- Lagos State University (LASU) – 5 candidates
- Bingham University, Nasarawa – 3 candidates
- Federal University, Lokoja – 2 candidates
- Lead City University, Ibadan – 2 candidates
- McPherson University, Ogun – 2 candidates
- Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu – 1 candidate
- Bayelsa Medical University – 1 candidate
- Claretian University, Imo – 1 candidate
- Dennis Osadebay University, Delta – 1 candidate
- Federal University of Technology, Ikot-Abasi – 1 candidate
- Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Abia – 1 candidate
- Modibbo Adama University, Yola – 1 candidate
- Rhema University, Aba – 1 candidate
In total, 135 candidates are directly affected by this delay.
Deadlines for Admission Uploads
JAMB reminded all institutions of the revised deadlines:
- Public universities must upload recommended candidates to CAPS on or before 30th September 2025.
- Private universities must upload by 31st October 2025.
- Final admission deadlines:
- Public universities 30th October 2025
- Private universities 30th November 2025
- Public universities 30th October 2025
JAMB further confirmed that reminders have already been sent to the universities via email.
What Candidates Should Do
Candidates whose institutions are on this list are advised to:
- Monitor their JAMB CAPS regularly at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/
- Contact their school’s admission office for updates.
- Stay alert for further announcements from JAMB before the final admission deadlines.
Conclusion
JAMB has stressed its commitment to ensuring fairness and transparency in the 2025/2026 admission process. The Board warned that institutions must upload results promptly to avoid unnecessary delays that could affect candidates’ chances of securing admission.
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