The University of Ilesa (UNILESA), Ilesa, has officially begun the process of uploading its Merit Admission List for the 2025/2026 academic session on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Central Admission Processing System (JAMB CAPS) portal. This announcement marks a significant step in the institution’s admission process for the new academic year, as thousands of candidates eagerly await confirmation of their admission status.
According to the information released, the upload process is already ongoing and will continue in phases. Applicants who chose UNILESA as their first choice of institution during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are encouraged to begin checking their JAMB CAPS profiles frequently to know if they have been offered admission. The university has emphasized that the exercise is progressive and not all candidates will see updates to their status at once.
The merit list, which represents the first batch of admissions, includes candidates who have met the institution’s cut-off marks, fulfilled departmental requirements, and satisfied all eligibility criteria. UNILESA authorities reiterated that successful candidates should take prompt action upon confirmation of admission to secure their slots before the deadline.
In its advisory, the institution explained that the delay in some candidates’ statuses being updated is due to the phased nature of the upload. This gradual approach, according to the university, ensures accuracy in the admission process and prevents technical glitches that may arise from uploading all records simultaneously. Prospective students have therefore been urged to exercise patience and keep checking their profiles regularly.
For clarity, candidates have been guided on how to check their admission status via the JAMB e-Facility portal. The procedure involves logging in with the registered email and password, navigating to “Check Admission Status” or “Access CAPS,” and viewing the current status. Admission statuses may display as “Admitted,” “Not Admitted,” “Pending,” or “Not Available,” depending on the stage of processing.
Once an applicant sees an “Admitted” status, it is crucial to immediately accept the offer of admission on the CAPS platform. Failure to do so within the stipulated period could result in forfeiting the admission slot, which would then be offered to another eligible candidate. After accepting, candidates are advised to print their admission letters, which will serve as an official confirmation document.
The university has also stressed the importance of candidates cross-checking their admission details, including course of study and personal data, to ensure there are no errors. Any discrepancies should be promptly reported to the institution’s admission office for correction. This step is vital in avoiding complications during registration and clearance.
This development at UNILESA reflects the broader national admission timeline, as most Nigerian universities are currently concluding their selection processes for the 2025/2026 academic year. The phased approach has been described as a best practice, allowing institutions to carefully manage and verify all admissions before finalizing the list.
Parents, guardians, and candidates are reminded that the merit list is only the first phase of the admission process. Subsequent batches, including supplementary and catchment lists, will follow in due course. Candidates who do not appear in the merit list but meet the necessary requirements still stand a chance of securing admission in later rounds.
With this update, the University of Ilesa has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and due process in its admissions exercise. Aspiring students are now on high alert, refreshing their CAPS pages in anticipation of the life-changing “Admitted” status that will officially usher them into the next phase of their academic journey.
