JAMB Issues Warning to Institutions Over Unverified A’Level Admissions and Potential Sanctions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stern warning to educational institutions regarding the admission of candidates with unverified Advanced Level (A’Level) results. The Board revealed that some of these results have been confirmed as fraudulent, and there have been cases where admissions were processed outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
JAMB emphasized that institutions involved in admitting candidates outside the CAPS system will be considered accomplices in the falsification of results. They urged institutions to adhere to CAPS, which ensures that all candidates’ results are properly verified before admission.
Importance of CAPS Verification
According to JAMB, recent investigations uncovered several instances where institutions submitted proposals through CAPS that included fake results. Additionally, some candidates with fraudulent credentials were admitted outside the CAPS framework. JAMB has reiterated that CAPS remains the only valid platform for processing admissions, promoting transparency, and preventing fraud.
The Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) is an automated platform designed by JAMB to regulate tertiary admissions in Nigeria. It ensures fairness by centralizing the admission process, allowing candidates to accept or reject offers online. CAPS also prevents multiple admissions, encourages merit-based selection, and eliminates fraudulent practices.
JAMB warned that failure to comply with CAPS regulations could compromise the credibility of educational institutions and create an environment where candidates with fake results are unlawfully admitted.
JAMB’s Warning to CBT Centres
In a related development, JAMB has issued a warning to Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centres to strictly follow registration guidelines to avoid malpractice. The Board stressed that the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration must be an individual process, rather than a group or school-based one, to prevent issues such as data mixing, mutilation, and mismatches.
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