NMU Admission List 2026/2027: How to Check Admission Status on JAMB CAPS; Nigeria Maritime University, NMU, has released its admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Candidates who applied for admission can now check whether they have been offered admission through JAMB CAPS using their JAMB login details.
Candidates whose admission has been approved will need to respond to the offer and complete the required admission steps.
NMU Admission Status Is Available on JAMB CAPS
Candidates can currently check their NMU admission status through JAMB CAPS.
The checking process is as follows:
- Visit the JAMB eFacility portal.
- Log in using the JAMB username and password.
- Scroll to Check Admission Status and select it.
- Select Access my CAPS.
- Open Admission Status to see whether NMU has offered admission.
The response displayed on CAPS shows the current position of the candidate’s admission application.
JAMB CAPS Admission Responses and Their Meanings
Candidates may see one of five responses after opening the Admission Status section.
Admission Offered
This means JAMB has approved the admission. The candidate can proceed to accept or reject the offer through the available JAMB process.
Admission in Progress
This means the university has reviewed the application and recommended the candidate for admission.
The recommendation is awaiting approval from the Head of Institution before JAMB completes its final review.
Recommended
This means the university has considered the candidate for admission, while JAMB is still reviewing the application to confirm that the required admission criteria have been met.
Not Admitted
This means the candidate has not been considered or selected for admission at that point.
The status may appear because the university has not released the relevant admission list or because the application is still under review.
Pending
This means the application is still under review and no final admission decision has been made.
Offered Candidates Can Accept or Reject Admission
Candidates who have been offered admission are expected to accept or reject the offer.
This can be done through biometrics at an approved JAMB CBT Centre or by SMS.
For the SMS option, candidates should send ACCEPT or REJECT to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number registered with JAMB.
The candidate’s main airtime account should have up to N50 available, as JAMB does not charge the required amount from borrowed airtime or Xtra Credit.
After accepting the admission offer, the candidate can proceed to print the JAMB admission letter.
How to View JAMB CAPS on a Phone
Some candidates using a mobile phone may see only the CAPS welcome message after logging in, while the Admission Status option remains hidden.
Chrome is recommended for accessing CAPS on a phone. Candidates can open the browser options and select Request desktop site.
This should display the complete CAPS page and make the Admission Status section available.
NMU Admission Status Troubleshooter
| Admission Issue | Current Meaning | Action | Expected Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPS shows only the welcome message | The full CAPS page is not visible on the phone | Open Chrome and select Request desktop site | The Admission Status section should appear |
| Admission in Progress | NMU has recommended the candidate and further approval is pending | Check CAPS again as the review progresses | A final status will appear when the process is completed |
| Pending status | The application is still under review | Continue checking the Admission Status section | A decision will appear after the review |
| Admission Offered | JAMB has approved the admission | Accept or reject the offer by biometrics or SMS | An accepted candidate can print the JAMB admission letter |
| Not Admitted | No admission has been recorded at that point | Check CAPS again for a later update | CAPS will show the current admission position |
