How to Check Novena 2026/2027 Admission List on JAMB CAPS & University Portal — Merit, Supplementary & DE Lists

The Novena University (Novena) 2026/2027 admission list is now being uploaded in batches on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). This comprehensive guide explains how to verify your admission status on JAMB CAPS, how to check the Novena internal portal, how to accept your provisional offer, and how to complete your acceptance fee payment and physical clearance — all in the correct order so you do not lose your admission slot through a procedural error.

Understanding How Novena Releases Admission Lists

Novena University releases admission offers in multiple sequential batches. Understanding this process reduces anxiety and helps you know when and where to check:

• 1st Batch (Merit List): Released first, this contains candidates with the highest aggregate screening scores. These are unconditional offers — if your name appears here, your admission is confirmed pending JAMB ratification.
• 2nd Batch (Supplementary / Catchment List): Released weeks after the first batch. This list accommodates candidates who narrowly missed the first batch, candidates from Delta State catchment areas, and those with educationally disadvantaged backgrounds (EDB) status.
• 3rd Batch / Departmental Transfer List: Candidates who initially qualified for one department may be transferred to a related department with available spaces. This batch also includes Direct Entry admission offers.
• Institutional Waiting List: Candidates who are not on any official list but still fall within range may be reached through the departmental waiting list if any admitted candidate forfeits their slot.

Method 1: Check Your Status on JAMB CAPS

All university admissions in Nigeria must be ratified by JAMB through the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) before they become legally binding. An offer visible only on the university portal but not on JAMB CAPS is not yet a valid admission.

1. Open a web browser and navigate to https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng.
2. Log in with your registered email address and JAMB profile password. (If you forgot your password, click "Forgot Password" and follow the reset process via your email.)
3. If accessing via mobile, switch to Desktop Site Mode (available in Chrome via the three-dot menu) for the full navigation bar to appear.
4. From the dashboard, click "Check Admission Status", then click "Access My CAPS".
5. Click "Admission Status" in the left sidebar.
6. Read your status carefully:
   • ✅ "CONGRATULATIONS! You have been offered admission" — Click the green "Accept" button to confirm your slot. Do this immediately; slots are forfeited if not accepted within the JAMB-specified window (usually 5–7 days after offer).
   • 🕐 "Admission in Progress (AIP)" — Your file has been recommended by Novena and is undergoing JAMB verification. Check back after 48 to 72 hours. Do not panic — AIP is a normal intermediate status.
   • ❌ "Not Admitted" — You have not received an offer in this batch. Do not be discouraged — subsequent batches are released continuously. Keep checking CAPS every 3 to 5 days.
   • 🔄 "Awaiting Admission" — Your application is on the departmental shortlist and is awaiting final approval. Monitor closely.

Method 2: Check on the Novena Official Portal

Alongside JAMB CAPS, Novena publishes an internal admission status check on the university's student portal. This can sometimes show your status a few hours before JAMB CAPS is updated.

1. Visit https://novenauniversity.edu.ng/portal.
2. Click "Check 2026/2027 Admission Status" or navigate to the Admissions section.
3. Enter your 10-digit JAMB Registration Number and click "Verify".
4. Your internal admission status, offered department, and next steps will be displayed.

Note: A positive status on the Novena portal is encouraging, but your admission is only legally binding once ratified on JAMB CAPS and you have clicked "Accept".

Method 3: Check the Admission List PDF

Novena also publishes downloadable PDF admission lists on the official university website at key intervals. These PDFs list admitted candidates by department, programme, and JAMB registration number. To use this method:

1. Visit https://novenauniversity.edu.ng.
2. Navigate to Admissions → 2026/2027 Admission Lists.
3. Download the latest PDF for your faculty.
4. Use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) to search for your JAMB registration number within the document.

After Accepting: Complete These Steps Immediately

Accepting your admission on JAMB CAPS is only the beginning. You must complete all of the following within the deadlines specified by Novena to avoid forfeiting your offer:

Step 1: Print Your JAMB Admission Letter

Return to JAMB CAPS (efacility.jamb.gov.ng), navigate to "Print Admission Letter", and download the PDF. Print two (2) copies in colour — one for the university admissions office and one for yourself. This letter is required for all subsequent clearance processes.

Step 2: Pay the Novena Acceptance Fee

Log into the Novena student portal at https://novenauniversity.edu.ng/portal and navigate to "Acceptance Fee Payment". Generate a Remita invoice and pay the prescribed acceptance levy. The fee varies by faculty:

Faculty Cluster	Estimated Acceptance Fee
Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Sciences	₦40,000 – ₦60,000
Law, Engineering & Technology	₦30,000 – ₦50,000
Arts, Education, Management, Social Sciences	₦20,000 – ₦35,000
Agriculture, Environmental & Basic Sciences	₦20,000 – ₦35,000

Fees are indicative and subject to change by the Novena Bursar. Confirm on the portal before payment. The acceptance fee is non-refundable.

Step 3: Assemble Your Clearance Dossier

Compile the following in a clear A4 envelope for physical document verification at the Novena Admissions Office in Ogume:

• Printed JAMB Admission Letter (2 copies)
• Printed Novena Acceptance Fee receipt (2 copies)
• Original O'Level result(s) + 4 photocopies
• JAMB UTME result slip (original + 2 photocopies)
• Birth certificate or age declaration (original + 2 photocopies)
• State of origin / LGA certificate (original + 2 photocopies)
• Six (6) recent passport photographs (white/red background)
• Medical fitness certificate from a government-accredited hospital

Step 4: Physical Clearance at Novena

Report to the Novena University Admissions Clearance Office on the Ogume campus with your dossier. You will undergo document verification by faculty officers. Upon successful clearance, you receive your Student Clearance Card and Departmental Acceptance Letter.

Step 5: Course Registration & Matriculation Number

Once cleared, log into the Novena student academic portal and register for your first-semester courses. Your matriculation number (e.g., DELSU/22/XX/001) will be auto-generated after course registration. You will need this number for your ID card, library access, laboratory access, and hostel allocation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: I saw my name on the Novena portal but CAPS still shows "Not Admitted". What should I do?

A: This is a common occurrence during the JAMB verification delay window. Your offer has been uploaded by Novena and is undergoing JAMB ratification (shown as "AIP" — Admission in Progress). Check CAPS again after 48–72 hours. If after 5 business days CAPS still shows "Not Admitted" while the Novena portal shows your name, visit the Novena Admissions Office with your JAMB result for manual follow-up.

Q: I accidentally clicked "Reject" on JAMB CAPS. Can it be reversed?

A: This is one of the most critical mistakes a candidate can make. Visit any JAMB state office immediately with your JAMB result slip and a written appeal letter explaining the accidental rejection. JAMB processes reversal requests on a case-by-case basis — this is not guaranteed and takes time. Act within 24 hours for the best chance of reversal.

Q: I was not on any admission list. What are my options?

A: (1) Continue monitoring subsequent batches — lists are released over several months. (2) Enquire about the Novena departmental waiting list at the Admissions Office. (3) Apply to a related department with available vacancies. (4) Consider the Novena JUPEB or Pre-Degree pathway for 200 Level or 100 Level entry in the next session. (5) Register for the 2027 JAMB UTME with better preparation.

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