The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has identified 2,658 illegal admissions carried out by 17 universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education during the 2024/2025 academic session.

According to data obtained from JAMB in Abuja, the institutions involved include:

• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (1,847 cases)
• Osun State University (492 cases)
• Abubakar Tafari Ali Polytechnic (148 cases)
• Federal College of Animal and Health Production (66 cases)
• University of Calabar (28 cases)
• College of Education, Oro (12 cases)
• Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (12 cases)
• Redeemer’s University (5 cases)
• Pan-Atlantic University (5 cases)
• Nigerian Army College of Education (2 cases)
• Kwara State Polytechnic (1 case)
• Best Solution Polytechnic (1 case)
• Among others.

JAMB explained that all admissions not processed through its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) are regarded as illegal. CAPS, which was introduced in 2017, ensures transparency, fairness, and merit-based admissions and allows candidates to accept or reject admission offers officially.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, had earlier warned that institutions involved in such illegal admissions would face strict sanctions, including withdrawal of assets and disciplinary measures against officials responsible.

JAMB also cautioned students that accepting admissions outside CAPS could make them ineligible for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.