Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), also known by its former name Kogi State University (KSU), has released its admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session, candidates who took part in the Post UTME exercise can check their admission status through JAMB CAPS.
The admission status is currently available through JAMB CAPS, where candidates can see whether admission has been offered or whether the application remains at another stage of the admission process.
Candidates who receive an admission offer are required to accept or reject it through the stated JAMB channels, after acceptance, the JAMB admission letter can be printed.
PAAU Admission Status Is Available on JAMB CAPS
Candidates can check their PAAU admission status through JAMB CAPS.
The process begins through the JAMB eFacility portal, where the candidate will log in using the JAMB username and password linked to the application.
The JAMB CAPS guide can also be used for guidance on accessing the admission section.
How to Check the PAAU Admission List
Candidates can check their 2026/2027 PAAU admission status through these steps:
- Visit the JAMB eFacility portal.
- Log in with the JAMB username and password.
- Scroll to the "Check Admission Status" option and select it.
- Select "Access my CAPS".
- Open "Admission Status" to see whether an admission offer has been made for PAAU.
The response shown on CAPS will indicate the stage reached by the candidate's admission application.
JAMB CAPS Admission Status Meanings
JAMB CAPS can display several responses when a candidate checks an admission status, each response reflects a different stage of the process.
Admission Offered
"Admission Offered" means JAMB has approved the admission.
The candidate can proceed to accept or reject the offer through the stated JAMB admission acceptance channels.
Admission in Progress
"Admission in Progress", also shown as AIP, means the school has reviewed the application and recommended the candidate for admission.
The recommendation is awaiting approval from the school head before JAMB carries out its final review.
Recommended
"Recommended" means the school has considered the candidate for admission and the application is awaiting JAMB's review.
JAMB will review the recommendation against the required admission criteria.
Not Admitted
"Not Admitted" means the candidate has not yet been selected or considered for admission.
The status may appear where the school's admission list has not been released for the candidate or where the application remains under consideration.
Pending
"Pending" means the admission application is still under review and a decision has not yet been made.
The candidate can continue to check CAPS for any later change in status.
How Admitted PAAU Candidates Can Accept or Reject Admission
Candidates who have been offered admission are required to accept or reject the offer through biometrics at an approved JAMB CBT centre or through the stated SMS method.
For the biometric option, candidates can use an approved JAMB CBT centre.
The SMS option requires the candidate to send ACCEPT or REJECT to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number registered with JAMB.
The registered line should have up to N50 on the main airtime balance, as the stated process does not take the charge from borrowed airtime or Xtra Credit.
JAMB Admission Letter After Acceptance
A candidate who accepts the PAAU admission offer can proceed to print the JAMB admission letter.
The JAMB admission letter guide provides the stated route for printing the letter after admission acceptance.
Candidates should complete the admission acceptance stage before proceeding with the letter.
Phone Users May Need Desktop Mode for JAMB CAPS
Candidates using a mobile phone may see only the CAPS welcome message without the admission-status options.
The complete CAPS page can be displayed by opening the browser menu and requesting the desktop version of the site.
Chrome is recommended in the supplied admission information for this purpose, the candidate can open the Chrome menu and choose "Request desktop site" so that the full page is displayed.
PAAU Admission Status Troubleshooter
| Admission Issue | What The Status Means | What The Candidate Should Do |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Admission Offered | JAMB has approved the admission | Accept or reject the offer through the stated JAMB channel |
| ⏳ Admission in Progress | The school has recommended the candidate and review is continuing | Keep checking CAPS for the final decision |
| 📑 Recommended | The application is awaiting JAMB review | Monitor CAPS for a later status change |
| 🚫 Not Admitted | No admission offer has been recorded yet | Continue checking CAPS for any later update |
| 🕒 Pending | The application is still under review | Check CAPS again after the status changes |
| 📱 CAPS options missing on phone | The mobile view may show only the welcome page | Request the desktop site in Chrome to display the complete page |
