7 Insane Reasons Why You Didn’t Secure JAMB Admission This Year. At Student Village, we receive over 100 messages daily from candidates asking why their JAMB CAPS hasn’t been updated to AIP (Admission in Progress).
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We’ve spent countless man-hours convincing these students to take the necessary steps to ensure a seamless admission process into universities or polytechnics. Unfortunately, many still miss out due to easily avoidable mistakes.
Let’s make one thing clear: all admissions must go through JAMB CAPS, and nowhere else. So, if your school has offered you admission but JAMB hasn’t confirmed it, that’s a red flag. Don’t get too comfortable until your admission status on JAMB CAPS changes.
Here are the common reasons students miss out on their JAMB admission:
1. Not Scoring High Enough in JAMB
Admission is a competition. While you might have passed your school’s cutoff by a few marks, other candidates are applying to that same school and course with scores significantly higher than yours. JAMB won’t skip those high scorers to pick you. A low JAMB score reduces your chances from the start.
2. Average O’level Grades
Your WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB result is critical in securing admission. If your result is filled with C’s, especially in core subjects like Math and English, your chances are slim. Meanwhile, some candidates are submitting A1 in these subjects, which gives them an advantage in admission decisions.
3. Forgetting to Upload Your O’level Result on JAMB CAPS
Our entire team has been urging students to upload their O’level result to JAMB CAPS. Some of you argue that you did it during registration, but because of a N300–N700 confirmation fee, you refuse to double-check. The truth is, JAMB is the final authority on admissions. If your result isn’t on their portal when admissions start rolling out, you’ll miss out.
4. Poor Post-UTME Score
While we have our reservations about Post-UTME, the reality is that if you fail it or score poorly, you’ve likely jeopardized your admission chances. Schools and JAMB use Post-UTME to further trim down the competition. It’s another hurdle you must overcome.
5. Wrong Information During Post-UTME Application
Many students mistakenly fill in incorrect information during their Post-UTME application, whether it’s a wrong name or incorrect subject combinations. These minor errors can cause major problems later in the admission process, costing you the opportunity.
6. Relying on Admission Racketeering
We’ve repeatedly warned students not to rely on admission racketeering. You can’t “runz” your way into getting an admission without merit. Even if you somehow get an admission illegally, it may come back to haunt you by 300 level when verification processes expose the scam, and your admission is revoked.
7. Choosing Highly Competitive Schools and Courses
There’s a principle to remember: “highly competitive schools and courses attract competitive students.” If you’ve applied to top-tier schools like UNILAG, ABU, UNILORIN, or LASPOTECH, you should expect fierce competition. These schools attract students with excellent academic records, so you need to perform well above average to secure a spot.
Conclusion
It’s disheartening to read this article because you haven’t yet received your admission, but don’t lose hope. There’s still a chance, and sometimes luck plays a part in the admission process in Nigeria. However, use these common mistakes as a guide for future applications. Score high in JAMB, excel in your O’level exams, and make sure you give your best in Post-UTME.
Best of luck in your journey to securing admission!
