The Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi State admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session has been released. Candidates who took part in the 2026/2027 admission screening exercise can check whether they have been offered provisional admission.
Admission status is currently available through the JAMB CAPS portal. Candidates can use the JAMB EFacility account linked to their application to view the current decision.
How to Check Federal Polytechnic, Idah Admission List
Candidates can check their Federal Polytechnic, Idah admission status through JAMB CAPS.
The process is as follows:
- Visit the JAMB EFacility portal.
- Log in with the JAMB username and password.
- Scroll to Check Admission Status and select it.
- Select Access my CAPS.
- Select Admission Status to see whether admission into Federal Polytechnic, Idah has been offered.
The status shown on CAPS will determine what the candidate can do next.
JAMB CAPS Admission Status Meanings
JAMB CAPS can display different admission messages. Each message reflects the current stage of the admission process.
Admission Offered
"Admission Offered" means JAMB has approved the admission. The candidate can proceed to accept or reject the offer on CAPS.
Admission in Progress
"Admission in Progress" means the school has reviewed the application and recommended the candidate for admission. The recommendation is still awaiting approval from the school head and final review by JAMB.
Recommended
"Recommended" means the school has considered the candidate and the application is awaiting JAMB review. JAMB will review the application against the required criteria before the status changes.
Not Admitted
"Not Admitted" means the candidate has not yet been selected for admission. The school may not have released the relevant list yet or the application may still be under review.
Pending
"Pending" means the application is still under review and no decision has been made yet.
How to Accept or Reject the Admission Offer
Candidates who have been offered admission are to accept or reject the offer through biometrics at an approved JAMB CBT centre.
The offer can also be accepted or rejected by SMS. The candidate is to send ACCEPT or REJECT to 55019 or 66019 from the phone number registered with JAMB.
The registered line needs at least N50 on the main account. JAMB does not charge this service from borrowed airtime or Xtra Credit.
How to Print the JAMB Admission Letter
After accepting the admission offer, the candidate can proceed to print the JAMB admission letter.
The admission letter should be printed only after the offer has been accepted.
How to View JAMB CAPS on a Phone
Some phone users may open JAMB CAPS and see only the welcome message, without the Admission Status option. The full CAPS page may require desktop mode.
Chrome is recommended for this purpose. The candidate can open the Chrome browser menu and choose Request desktop site so that the full page is displayed.
Federal Polytechnic, Idah Admission List Troubleshooter
| Issue | What It Means | What the Candidate Can Do |
|---|---|---|
| 📱 CAPS shows only a welcome message | The mobile view may not display the full CAPS page | Open Chrome and select Request desktop site |
| ⏳ Status shows Admission in Progress | The school has recommended the application and further approval is pending | Check CAPS as the admission review continues |
| 🕒 Status shows Pending | The application is still under review | Check CAPS again for the admission decision |
| ❌ Status shows Not Admitted | The candidate has not yet been selected or the relevant list may not yet be available | Check CAPS again as admission processing continues |
| ✅ Admission Offered appears | JAMB has approved the admission | Accept or reject through biometrics at an approved CBT centre or by the stated SMS method |
| 📨 Admission has been accepted | The offer has been accepted | Print the JAMB admission letter |
