Admission Lists: All Schools That Have Released Admission Lists for 2026/2027
Admission Lists: All Schools That Have Released Admission Lists for 2026/2027
If you sat for the 2026 UTME, went through Post UTME screening, and have spent the past few weeks refreshing your JAMB CAPS dashboard at midnight, I understand you completely. I have taught long enough, and mentored enough candidates through this season, to know that the waiting period between screening and admission is one of the most emotionally draining stretches of a young person's academic life. You are not being impatient. You are being human. So let us deal with this properly, the way a teacher deals with a student who genuinely wants clarity and not just comfort.
This piece exists to give you one thing: an honest, updated, and organised account of the schools that have released their admission lists for the 2026/2027 academic session, and exactly what you should do next depending on where you stand.
Why This Admission Season Feels Different
Every admission cycle in Nigeria follows a rhythm. UTME registration, the examination itself, result release, Post UTME screening, and then the long wait for institutions to upload their lists. What often confuses candidates is that this release does not happen all at once. Universities do not wake up on the same day and publish their lists together. Some release in batches. Some publish merit lists first before moving to supplementary lists. Some upload directly to JAMB's Central Admissions Processing System, known as CAPS, while others post to their own institutional portals first and sync with CAPS afterward.
Understanding this staggered nature of the process is the first step toward protecting your peace of mind. If your name has not appeared yet, it does not automatically mean you have been unsuccessful. It may simply mean your institution has not gotten to your batch, your department, or your list category.
2026/2027 Nigerian University Admission List Master Tracker
Status key
🟢 RELEASED = a 2026/2027 admission list has been reported/published.
🟡 PARTIAL / SPECIFIC LIST = a particular programme, batch or admission route has been released, but the full undergraduate list may not yet be out.
🔵 ADMISSION EXERCISE ONGOING = screening/admission process is active, but I have not verified a general 2026/2027 admission list.
⚪ NOT YET VERIFIED = I have not found reliable evidence of a 2026/2027 list as of the cut-off date. This does not necessarily mean the school has not released one.
A. Federal universities / federal institutions
| # | University | State | 2026/27 status | What has been released/verified | What a candidate should do |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun (FUHSI) | Osun | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check school portal + JAMB CAPS |
| 2 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (FUHSA) | Bauchi | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 3 | Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) | Abia | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check admission status and CAPS |
| 4 | Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA) | Akwa Ibom | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 5 | Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUSOK) | Sokoto | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 6 | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) | Ogun | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 7 | University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) | Rivers | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 8 | Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education (AIFUE) | Imo | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 9 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) | Anambra | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 10 | University of Benin (UNIBEN) | Edo | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 11 | Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED) | Ogun | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 12 | Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) | Kaduna | 🟢 Released | 78th Regular Combatant Course admission list | Follow NDA-specific instructions |
| 13 | University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES) | Imo | 🟢 Released | First batch released Aug. 14 | Check UAES portal and CAPS |
| 14 | Other federal universities not appearing in the verified list | Various | ⚪ Not yet verified | No reliable list confirmation found in the sources checked | Continue monitoring school portal/CAPS |
The research-based national tracker specifically lists FUHSI, FUHSA, MOUAU, FUTIA, UDUSOK, FUNAAB, UNIPORT, AIFUE, UNIZIK, UNIBEN and TASFUED among universities with 2026/2027 lists.
B. State-owned universities
| # | University | State | Status | Batch/details | Candidate action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Delta University (SDU) | Delta | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check school portal/CAPS |
| 2 | Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) | Kogi | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 3 | Emmanuel Alayande University of Education (EAUED) | Oyo | 🟢 Released | First batch | Complete physical screening/clearance |
| 4 | Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science & Technology (BOUESTI) | Ekiti | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 5 | Rivers State University (RSU) | Rivers | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 6 | Imo State University (IMSU) | Imo | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 7 | Kogi State University, Kabba (KSUK) | Kogi | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 8 | University of Delta (UNIDEL) | Delta | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 9 | Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) | Rivers | 🟢 Released | Merit Batch 1 & Batch 2 | Check CAPS + IAUE portal |
| 10 | Kwara State University (KWASU) | Kwara | 🟡 Partial/specific | MBBS admission list confirmed; broader list being released in stages | Check portal/CAPS regularly |
| 11 | Ebonyi State University (EBSU) | Ebonyi | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 12 | Lagos State University (LASU) | Lagos | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission-list update | Check LASU portal/CAPS |
| 13 | Sa'adu Zungur University (SAZU) | Bauchi | 🟢 Released | 1st & 2nd batches | Check portal/CAPS |
| 14 | Olusegun Agagu University of Science & Technology (OAUSTECH) | Ondo | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 15 | Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University (UMYU) | Katsina | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 undergraduate merit list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 16 | Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) | Ondo | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 17 | Ambrose Alli University (AAU) | Edo | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 18 | Plateau State University (PLASU) | Plateau | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal/CAPS |
| 19 | Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) | Lagos | 🟢 Released | Second-batch information reported | Check LASUED portal/CAPS |
| 20 | Other state universities | Various | ⚪ Not yet verified | No reliable 2026/27 list confirmation found in sources checked | Continue monitoring |
The current national tracker lists PAAU, EAUED, BOUESTI, RSU, IMSU, KSUK, UNIDEL, IAUE, KWASU, EBSU, LASU, SAZU and OAUSTECH as having 2026/2027 admission-list update.
EAUED's own website is particularly clear: its first-batch 2026/2027 list became available on August 28, 2026, and it subsequently published instructions for physical screening of successful candidates. (EAUED OYO)
IAUE's official website also records its approved Merit Batch 1 and subsequently Batch 2 for 2026/2027. (Ignatius Ajuru University of Education)
C. Private universities
| # | University | State | Status | What is confirmed | Candidate action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minaret University | Kaduna | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check university portal |
| 2 | Adeleke University | Osun | 🟢 Released | 2026/2027 admission list | Check portal |
| 3 | Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila (AUSU) | Kano | 🟢 Released | First batch | Check portal |
| 4 | Evangel University, Akaeze | Ebonyi | 🟢 Released | Provisional 2026/2027 list | Follow university's checking instructions |
| 5 | Other private universities | Various | ⚪ Not yet verified | Many are still advertising/opening 2026/2027 admissions | Check individual portals |
Evangel University's own website confirms a “Provisional Admission List for 2026/2027 Academic Year” and says admissions for the session are ongoing. (Evangel University)
The national tracker lists Minaret, Adeleke and Al-Istiqama among the private universities with 2026/2027 admission-list updates.
D. Important universities whose 2026/2027 lists I would NOT yet mark as “released”
| University | Ownership | Status as of Sept. 11 | What I found |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lagos (UNILAG) | Federal | 🔵 Admission process ongoing | 2026/2027 Direct Entry registration was being announced; no general admission-list confirmation in the sources checked |
| University of Ibadan (UI) | Federal | 🔵 Ongoing/not verified | No general 2026/27 list verified |
| Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) | Federal | 🔵 Ongoing/not verified | Admission exercise still being followed |
| University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) | Federal | 🔵 Screening stage | 2026/2027 screening information exists; not marked as general list released |
| Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) | Federal | 🔵 Ongoing/not verified | No general list confirmation found |
| University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) | Federal | 🔵 Ongoing/not verified | No general 2026/27 list verified |
| Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) | Federal | 🔵 Screening ongoing | 2026/2027 screening/cut-off information published |
| Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA) | Federal | 🔵 Screening ongoing | Post-UTME/DE registration was still active |
| Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) | Federal | 🔵 Ongoing/not verified | No general list confirmation found |
| Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) | Federal | 🔵 Ongoing/not verified | No general list confirmation found |
| University of Jos (UNIJOS) | Federal | 🔵 Screening ongoing | Post-UTME/DE deadline was September 12 |
| Delta State University (DELSU) | State | 🔵 Ongoing/not verified | Departmental cut-off/aggregate information released Sept. 10, but that is not an admission list |
| Rivers State University (RSU) | State | 🟢 Released | Admission list separately reported |
| Osun State University (UNIOSUN) | State | 🔵 Screening ongoing | Post-UTME/DE registration was still active |
| Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) | State | 🔵 Screening ongoing | Screening exercise information active |
| Lagos State University of Technology (LASUSTECH) | State | 🔵 Ongoing/not verified | No general list verified |
| Babcock University | Private | 🔵 Admissions ongoing | 2026/2027 admissions active; no verified general list in my checked sources |
| Covenant University | Private | 🔵 Ongoing/not verified | No general list verified |
| Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) | Private | 🔵 Ongoing/not verified | No general list verified |
For example, UNN's 2026/2027 screening information is available, but that should not be incorrectly presented as a released admission list. (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) Similarly, LASU's current website contains 2026/2027 admission-process information, while its prominent admission-list result shown in the current search is for 2025/2026, so I would not use that alone to claim a 2026/2027 general list. (Lagos State University)
What the current picture looks like
From the sources I could verify as of September 11, 2026, the clearest picture is:
| Category | Confirmed 2026/27 list activity |
|---|---|
| Federal universities/institutions | 13+ |
| State universities | 19+ |
| Private universities | 4+ |
| Total identifiable institutions with list activity | 36+ |
This is a tracker of verified releases, not a claim that only 36 Nigerian universities have released lists. Schools are publishing batches at different times, and the national trackers themselves state that the lists are being updated as new batches become available.
⚠️ One particularly important point for students
Do not wait for a school PDF before checking JAMB CAPS.
JAMB itself provides the CAPS/admission infrastructure, and the admission trackers advise candidates to check both the institution's portal and CAPS. A candidate can therefore have an admission offer reflected on CAPS even when they haven't yet seen a conventional PDF list.
If CAPS says “CONGRATULATIONS, YOU HAVE BEEN OFFERED ADMISSION,” the next major step is normally to accept the admission, then follow the university's clearance/acceptance-fee/registration instructions.
Federal Universities That Have Released Admission Lists
Federal universities tend to be closely watched because of their popularity and the volume of applicants they receive each session. As of now, several federal institutions have begun uploading their 2026/2027 admission lists.
The University of Benin, popularly called UNIBEN, has released updates for this session and has also communicated important notices to newly admitted students regarding acceptance fee payment. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, widely known as UNIZIK, is also among the federal institutions that have started publishing admission information for candidates who applied for the current session.
The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, referred to as FUTIA, has its 2026/2027 admission list available for candidates to check. Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, has similarly released its admission list on JAMB CAPS for this academic session, giving successful candidates the ability to confirm their status directly through the platform.
If you applied to any of these federal institutions, your first action should be to log into your JAMB CAPS profile and check for an admission recommendation, then cross check with the school's own admission portal to confirm.
State Universities That Have Released Admission Lists
State universities have actually led the pace this admission cycle, with a good number of them uploading lists earlier than many federal institutions.
Kwara State University, known as KWASU, has released its admission list for the session. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, abbreviated as IAUE, has published a merit admission list. The University of Delta, called UNIDEL, has equally made its list available.
Ebonyi State University, EBSU, has released its 2026/2027 admission list, and Lagos State University, LASU, has done the same. Sa'adu Zungur University, known by the acronym SAZU, has published its list as well. Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, OAUSTECH, is also among the state universities that candidates can now check.
If you screened for any of these state universities, do not rely solely on rumours or unofficial WhatsApp broadcasts. Visit the official portal of your specific institution and search using your JAMB registration number or the details you used during Post UTME screening.
Private Universities and Their Admission Updates
Private universities in Nigeria often move a little differently because their admission timelines are less tied to the federal calendar. Adeleke University has released its second batch admission list, specifically covering Medical Laboratory Science, Medicine and Surgery, Law, and Pharmacy for the 2026/2027 session. This shows that private institutions are also processing their competitive professional courses in structured batches rather than one single release.
Al Istiqama University is another private institution that has been reported among schools with active 2026/2027 admission list updates. If you applied to a private university, it is worth remembering that these institutions sometimes require you to check both their own portal and JAMB CAPS, since not every private university uploads simultaneously to both platforms.
Polytechnics and Other Institutions
The polytechnic admission cycle typically trails slightly behind the university cycle, but movement has already started. The Ogun State Institute of Technology, referred to as OGITECH, has released its admission list on JAMB CAPS for the 2026/2027 academic session. This is an encouraging sign for candidates who applied to polytechnics and have been waiting for the first concrete update in that category.
Colleges of education are still largely at the announcement stage for postgraduate and other specialised admission forms rather than full undergraduate list releases, so candidates in that category should keep monitoring their chosen institutions closely, as more updates are expected in the coming weeks.
How to Check Your Admission Status Properly
Let me walk you through this the way I would walk a student through an examination technique, step by step, so there is no room for confusion.
First, open your browser and go to the official JAMB e-Facility portal. Log in using your registered email address and password, not your phone number, since the portal is built around your registered email.
Second, once you are logged in, locate the CAPS option on your dashboard. This is where admission recommendations from institutions are displayed once processed.
Third, check for an admission status update. If your institution has processed your file, you will see either an admission offer or a change of course or institution suggestion, depending on how the process unfolded for you.
Fourth, regardless of what you see on CAPS, visit your specific institution's own admission portal as well. Some schools display information there before it reflects on CAPS, and in rare cases, the reverse also happens.
Fifth, if you see an offer, read every instruction carefully before accepting. Do not accept in a rush out of excitement. Confirm the course, the institution, and the mode of entry before you click accept.
What To Do If You Have Been Admitted
If your name appears and you have received an offer, congratulations, truly. But do not stop there. Print your JAMB admission letter immediately. Pay attention to the acceptance fee deadline stated by your institution, because missing this window can jeopardise your admission even after a successful offer. After accepting, begin preparing for the clearance exercise, which usually requires your original certificates, passport photographs, and other documents specified by your school.
What To Do If Your Name Has Not Appeared Yet
If you have checked and found nothing so far, please resist the urge to panic. Admission lists are released in batches, and many schools have clearly stated that further updates will follow in the coming weeks. Continue checking both JAMB CAPS and your institution's portal at reasonable intervals rather than obsessively every hour. Keep your documents ready so that when your name does appear, you are not scrambling at the last minute.
A Final Word From One Who Has Watched This Process For Years
I have observed admission seasons come and go, and one truth remains constant. The candidates who stay calm, organised, and consistently informed almost always navigate this period better than those who allow anxiety to control their actions. This list will continue to grow as more institutions release their admission information for the 2026/2027 session, so make it a habit to return here for updates rather than relying on unverified sources.
Your admission is coming. Stay patient, stay prepared, and keep checking the right platforms.
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