Niger Delta University (NDU) has released its admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session, candidates who took part in the Post-UTME screening exercise can now check whether they have been offered admission.
Applicants can check through the NDU admission portal using their JAMB registration number, while candidates with an offer are also required to access JAMB CAPS and accept the admission through the stated JAMB channels.
NDU Admission Status Checking Portal
Candidates can begin the admission check through the NDU admission portal.
The school portal requires the candidate's JAMB registration number before the admission status can be displayed.
How to Check NDU Admission List
Candidates may check their NDU admission status through these steps:
- Visit the NDU admission portal.
- Open the menu marked with the ☰ symbol.
- Select "Check Admission".
- Enter the JAMB registration number.
- Select the "Check admission" button to view the NDU admission status.
Candidates who receive an offer on the school portal will also need to confirm the admission through JAMB CAPS.
NDU Admission Status on JAMB CAPS
A JAMB CAPS admission guide is available for candidates who need to access their admission status.
The JAMB CAPS checking process is:
- Visit the JAMB EFacility portal.
- Log in with the JAMB username and password.
- Select "Check Admission Status".
- Select "Access my CAPS".
- Open "Admission Status" to view the NDU admission decision.
JAMB CAPS Admission Status Meanings
Different responses may appear on JAMB CAPS while an admission application is being processed.
Admission Offered
"Admission Offered" means JAMB has approved the candidate's admission.
The candidate can proceed to accept or reject the offer through the stated JAMB channels.
Admission in Progress
"Admission in Progress", also displayed as AIP, means NDU has reviewed the application and recommended the candidate for admission.
The recommendation is awaiting approval from the school head before JAMB completes its final review.
Recommended
"Recommended" means NDU has considered the candidate for admission and the application is awaiting JAMB review to confirm that the required criteria have been met.
Not Admitted
"Not Admitted" means the candidate has not yet been selected for admission.
This response may appear where the relevant admission list has not been released or where the application remains under review.
Pending
"Pending" means the admission application is still under review and a final decision has not been made.
How to Accept or Reject NDU 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 SMS.
For the SMS method, the candidate should send:
ACCEPT
or
REJECT
to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number registered with JAMB.
The registered line must have up to ₦50 in the main airtime balance. Borrowed airtime or Xtra Credit will not be charged for the stated process.
JAMB Admission Letter After Acceptance
A candidate who accepts the admission can proceed to print the JAMB admission letter.
The admission letter stage follows acceptance of the offer through the stated JAMB channel.
JAMB CAPS Access on a Mobile Phone
Some candidates checking JAMB CAPS with a phone may see only the welcome message instead of the full admission options.
Chrome users can open the browser menu and select "Request desktop site" so the complete CAPS page is displayed.
The admission status option can then be accessed from the desktop view.
NDU Admission Troubleshooter
| Candidate Situation | What to Check | Suitable Action | Expected Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔎 NDU status needed | Check that the correct JAMB registration number is available | Open the NDU portal, select "Check Admission" and enter the number | Candidate can view the school admission status |
| 🎓 Admission Offered | Check that JAMB CAPS shows an approved offer | Accept or reject through biometrics or the stated SMS method | Candidate can act on the admission offer |
| ⏳ Admission in Progress | Check whether CAPS displays AIP | Continue checking CAPS for the final decision | Admission approval is still being processed |
| 📋 Recommended | Check whether the application is awaiting JAMB review | Continue checking CAPS for the review outcome | Final JAMB review has not been completed |
| 📱 CAPS menu missing | Check whether the phone is showing only the welcome page | Use Chrome and select "Request desktop site" | Full CAPS options should become visible |
