The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a detailed clarification regarding the implementation of its upgraded O’Level result verification system. This announcement directly addresses widespread confusion among UTME and Direct Entry candidates participating in the 2026/2027 admission exercise who were uncertain whether the new system requires them to re-upload their credentials or purchase a new verification code.
Core Clarification: Who Needs to Re-Upload?
JAMB explicitly confirms that candidates who have already successfully uploaded their O’Level results do NOT need to re-upload them or generate a new verification code.
All credentials submitted through the former upload process remain fully valid, recognized, and intact on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) portal.
This exemption applies to candidates who uploaded their results:
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During the ongoing 2026 UTME/DE registration cycle.
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Immediately following the release of the 2026 WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB results.
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During previous academic sessions under the former submission framework.
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As awaiting-result candidates whose grades have already been successfully updated on their profiles.
Key Takeaway: If your O’Level subjects and grades are already displayed correctly on your JAMB e-Facility portal, no further action, re-upload, or fee payment is required.
Purpose of the New Verification Framework
The newly introduced verification arrangement is an administrative upgrade designed to link JAMB directly with primary examination bodies (such as WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB).
The primary objectives of this system include:
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Eliminating the submission of forged, altered, or fraudulent academic records.
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Eradicating manual data-entry errors regarding subject combinations and grades.
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Streamlining direct candidate screening for tertiary institutions during the admissions process.
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Protecting candidates from losing admission consideration due to misplaced paper documentation.
Action Plan by Candidate Category
Step-by-Step Verification Protocol for Candidates
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Verify Your Current Status: Log into your official JAMB e-Facility Profile.
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Access CAPS Dashboard: Select Check Admission Status, then navigate to Access my CAPS.
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Inspect O’Level Records: Click on My O’Level to review your uploaded subjects and grades.
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Evaluate Accuracy:
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If your subjects and grades match your official certificate/statement of result, log out and await institutional processing.
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If the section is blank, incorrect, or missing key subjects, visit an authorized CBT center to complete or rectify your upload.
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Important Fraud Awareness & Security Advisory
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Avoid Unnecessary Expenses: Unscrupulous operators or third-party centers may attempt to exploit candidates by demanding fees for fake “verification codes” or mandatory re-uploads. JAMB advises all candidates to disregard such demands.
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Rely Solely on Official Channels: Admission processing and updates are handled strictly via the official JAMB e-Facility and CAPS platforms. Do not trust unofficial instructions circulating on social media.
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Institutional Verification: While you do not need to re-upload your results, institutions will independently verify your uploaded credentials against official exam board databases before finalizing provisional offers.
