The JAMB Matriculation list portal for students to easily confirm if their admission is recognized by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has been enabled. All students admitted into any accredited tertiary institution from 1995 – 2022 are advised to proceed to check if their names are on the list.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is responsible for conducting entrance examinations for prospective students into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
After being admitted into a tertiary institution, students are required to be on the JAMB Matriculation List to be recognized as bona fide students of the institution. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to check the JAMB Matriculation List and the benefits of being on the list.
How to Check the JAMB Matriculation List
Follow the procedure outlined below to check your JAMB matriculation status.
- Go to the matriculation list portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/CheckMatriculationList.
- Select your examination year.
- Enter your JAMB Registration number where required.
- Finally, click on ‘Fetch My Details‘.
You will receive one of the five (5) under-listed messages as you check your status on the JAMB Matriculation List:
- Congratulations
- Kindly print JAMB admission letter
- Kindly print JAMB result slip
- Kindly print JAMB admission letter and result slip
- You are not given admission yet.
NOTE:
- For students that got “congratulations…” as a prompt message, you have been confirmed by JAMB. hence you will be mobilised for NYSC for the graduates
- For students that got “kindly print JAMB admission letter” as prompt message, you are to visit a cyber cafë outlet to print out your admission letter immediately.
- For students that got “kindly print JAMB result slip” as a prompt message, you are to visit a cyber café outlet to print out your result slip immediately. This message is usually applicable to Direct Entry Students.
- For students that got kindly print the JAMB admission letter and result slip” as a prompt message. you are to visit a Cyber café Outlet to print out the JAMB admission letter and result slip” immediately.
- For students that got You have not been given admission yet,” a prompt message should immediately proceed for regularisation of admissions. A form will be generated online, which should be submitted to the Admission Office for further processing, after which you will receive the message via email from JAMB. The message will direct you to print out your JAMB admission letter.
What Happens If Your name Is Not On The Matriculation List
- If you have been admitted to study in any accredited tertiary institution and your name is not on the list, it simply means that your admission is not valid as it has not been recognized by JAMB.
- It means that you won’t be mobilized for NYSC when it is time
What To Do To Qualify To Be on The Matriculation List:
- Accept your Admission on JAMB CAPS and Print your JAMB Admission Letter Online from the e-Facility Platform
- Print your JAMB Result Slip Online from the e-Facility Platform
- Verify the two documents with the admission officer in your Institution
How to Check If Your Name Is on JAMB Matriculation List and If Your Admission is Recognized by JAMB
- Log on to http://caps.jamb.gov.ng/capsadmission.aspx
- Select Examination Year i.e 1995 – 2022
- Enter REG Number
- Click Fetch My Details Button
NOTE:
It is important that you confirm your name from the matriculation list. Only candidates whose names are on this list are recognized as bonafide students from the various accredited institutions. By implication, if your name is not on this list, your application to NYSC scheme for the one year National service shall be declined.
Pros of Being on the JAMB Matriculation List
- Confirmation of Admission: Being on the JAMB Matriculation List confirms that you have been duly admitted into a tertiary institution and have fulfilled the requirements for matriculation.
- Access to NYSC: Only students whose names appear on the JAMB Matriculation List are eligible for participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
- Access to Scholarships and Other Benefits: Some scholarships and other benefits are only available to students whose names are on the JAMB Matriculation List.
Cons of Being on the JAMB Matriculation List
There are no significant cons of being on the JAMB Matriculation List.
Conclusion
Being on the JAMB Matriculation List is an important step for all undergraduates in Nigeria. It confirms that they have been duly admitted into a tertiary institution and are eligible for various benefits such as participation in the National Youth Service Corps and access to scholarships. Checking the JAMB Matriculation List is a simple process, and we encourage all students to do so.
FAQs
- Is being on the JAMB Matriculation List mandatory? Yes, being on the JAMB Matriculation List is mandatory for all undergraduates in Nigeria.
- Can I participate in NYSC if my name is not on the JAMB Matriculation List? No, only students whose names appear on the JAMB Matriculation List are eligible for participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
- How often should I check the JAMB Matriculation List? You only need to check the JAMB Matriculation List once, after you have been admitted into a tertiary institution. However, it is advisable to check again if you are unsure of your status or if you encounter any issues.