The University of Ibadan (UI) has released its admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session, following the publication of the UI departmental cut-off marks.
The list contains candidates offered provisional admission into various undergraduate programmes, while admission status is available through JAMB CAPS.
How to Check UI Admission Status
Candidates can check their UI admission status through JAMB CAPS.
- Visit the JAMB E-Facility portal.
- Log in with the JAMB username and password.
- Scroll down and select "Check Admission Status".
- Select "Access my CAPS".
- Open "Admission Status" to see whether admission into UI has been offered.
JAMB CAPS Admission Status Messages
Candidates may see different messages while checking their admission status on CAPS.
Admission Offered
"Admission Offered" means JAMB has approved the admission.
The candidate can proceed to accept or reject the offer through the stated JAMB process.
Admission in Progress
"Admission in Progress" means the school has recommended the candidate for admission and the process is still ongoing.
The application is awaiting approval from the Head of Institution, followed by JAMB's final review.
Recommended
"Recommended" means the school has considered the candidate and the application is awaiting JAMB review.
JAMB will review whether the admission meets the required conditions.
Not Admitted
"Not Admitted" means the candidate has not yet been considered for admission.
The supplied admission information states that 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.
What Admitted UI Candidates Should Do
Candidates who receive an admission offer should respond through the stated JAMB process.
The candidate should send ACCEPT or REJECT to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number registered on the JAMB portal.
After accepting the offer, the candidate can print the JAMB Admission Letter for future reference.
Viewing JAMB CAPS on a Phone
Some phone users may see only the CAPS welcome message rather than the full admission status options.
The browser can be switched to Desktop Mode to show the complete page.
Google Chrome is the recommended browser in the supplied guidance. The user can open Chrome settings and select "Request Desktop Site" to view the full CAPS page.
UI Admission Status Troubleshooter
| Admission Check | What the Candidate Sees | What to Do | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎓 Admission Offered | JAMB has approved the offer | Accept or reject through the stated JAMB process | Admission has been offered |
| ⏳ Admission in Progress | Application is still moving through approval | Keep checking CAPS | Final approval is still pending |
| 📋 Recommended | School recommendation is awaiting JAMB review | Check CAPS for an updated decision | JAMB review has not been completed |
| 🔎 Not Admitted | No admission offer appears | Check again as admission processing continues | Application may still be under review |
| 🕒 Pending | No final decision has been made | Continue checking CAPS | Review is still ongoing |
| 📱 Missing CAPS options | Only the welcome message appears on phone | Switch the browser to Desktop Mode | Full CAPS options can then be displayed |
