JAMB, The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced an extension of the 2025 admissions deadline for public universities. The original cutoff of October 31, 2025 has been pushed to Monday, November 17, 2025.
The extension, confirmed in a statement by JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, is to accommodate institutions that faced delays in completing their admission processes. Many students and schools welcomed the relief, as the previous deadline was becoming tight for many applicants.
What Prompted the Extension
Dr. Fabian Benjamin explained that unforeseen circumstances across various institutions prohibited the timely completion of admission procedures. Rather than penalize students or force incomplete admissions, JAMB opted for this extension to ensure fairness.
Some institutions reportedly needed more time to process scores, verify credentials, finalize admissions lists, or integrate with JAMB’s CAPS (Central Admissions Processing System).
New Deadline & What It Covers
The new deadline is Monday, November 17, 2025, for admissions into all public universities in Nigeria. This extension gives students additional time to:
- Complete their acceptance steps on JAMB CAPS
- Upload or verify O-Level results
- Confirm or reject offers
- Resolve any errors or unresolved issues
What Students Should Do Now
- Check your JAMB CAPS portal immediately for updates or pending tasks.
- Verify your credentials – ensure your O’Level, name spellings, and documents are correct.
- Act fast – with additional time, don’t procrastinate. Many will await until final days.
- Stay informed – monitor official JAMB social media platforms for further changes or notifications.
Implications & Reactions
For many students, this extension is a welcome relief. It reduces anxiety for those caught in administrative delays or uncertain about final steps. However, it also means that universities will have a compressed window to complete their post-admission processing. Some institutions may rush to finalize lists within that extension period.
Universities now must expedite verification, reconcile with JAMB CAPS, and ensure that all offer processes are completed before the new cutoff. Administrative units that lag behind will feel greater pressure in this extension window.
