JAMB Extends 2025/2026 Public University Admission Deadline to November 17
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for public universities to complete the 2025/2026 admission exercise. The new deadline is now Monday, 17 November 2025, moved from the earlier date of 31 October 2025.
According to statements reported by national media, JAMB said the extension was necessary to allow affected universities to finalise admission lists following disruptions created by recent court orders and other logistical delays. The Board’s public communications office confirmed the new date in a statement attributed to the Board.
What the extension means for applicants
For prospective students this extension provides additional time for institutions to verify results on the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), finalize transfer requests and resolve cases that were delayed by the court action. Applicants waiting for offer letters or checking their CAPS status should watch their email and JAMB/CAPS portals closely for updates. Many universities will also use the extra time to process late uploads and corrections.
What universities must do now
Public universities across the country are expected to use the extension to complete internal verification processes and upload final admission lists to JAMB CAPS. While the extension is a blanket instruction, individual institutions may still set internal cut-off times for specific programmes. Institutions that have already closed admissions for some programmes should flag that on their portals to avoid confusion.
Key dates and where they stand
- Original JAMB deadline (public universities): 31 October 2025.
- New JAMB deadline (public universities): 17 November 2025.
- Private universities: still expected to conclude admissions by 30 November 2025 (no change reported).
- Polytechnics & colleges of education: remain under the previously issued deadline (31 December 2025).
What applicants should do — practical checklist
- Check your JAMB CAPS account daily for any new offers or changes.
- Verify your email and phone number on JAMB/CAPS so institutions can reach you quickly.
- If you have unresolved issues (document upload, correction of results), contact the admission office of the university concerned immediately.
- Keep clear screenshots of any communication or offer letters — these can help in case of disputes.
- Follow up with your chosen institution’s official portal and admission email (don’t rely only on social media posts). For example, check your university’s admission page and JAMB CAPS. (See internal resources below.)
How we verified this update
This article is based on the Board’s reported statement and coverage from national outlets that tracked the JAMB announcement. Major national publications and education websites published the extension on November 2–3, 2025. Readers are still advised to confirm final details on the JAMB portal or their chosen university’s official admissions page.
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Official & Media sources
Premium Times: JAMB extends admissions timeline.
Independent: JAMB extends admission deadline.
Punch: JAMB extends public university deadline.
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Disclaimer: This post is based on reports and a JAMB statement as published by national media on November 2–3, 2025. Always verify with JAMB or the official university admission portal for the final position on deadlines and lists.
