7 Things That Can Make You Lose Your Admission After Your Name Has Appeared on the Admission List: You finally saw your name on the admission list congratulations! That’s a big step and a dream come true for many students. But don’t get too relaxed just yet.
There are still some serious mistakes that can make you lose that admission even after your name is out. Yes, it happens every year, and some students only realize it when it’s already too late.
To avoid falling into this trap, here are 7 important things you must not delay after gaining admission.
1. Late Acceptance of Admission on the JAMB CAPS Portal
The first thing you must do once your name appears on the school’s admission list is to log in to your JAMB CAPS and accept your admission.
Why it matters:
JAMB gives schools the power to offer admission, but you must accept it on the JAMB portal before it is finalized. If you don’t accept it on time:
- JAMB might withdraw the admission automatically
- The school may assume you’re no longer interested
- Another student may be considered in your place
What to do:
As soon as you see “Congratulation you have been offered Admission” on your CAPS, accept it immediately. Don’t wait. Especially if you love the course given to you. Allowing your admission to stay for long without accepting or rejecting might be sometimes dangerous especially for competitive courses.
2. Late Payment of Acceptance Fee on the School Portal
After accepting the admission on JAMB CAPS, your school expects you to pay the acceptance fee within a deadline.
Why this is important:
That fee shows the school that you’ve officially agreed to take the admission but this one is between you and the school, (so don’t think if you pay acceptance fee then there won’t be need for accepting your admission in the JAMB portal, please remember that any admission that is not coming from the JAMB caps is deemed illegal). If you don’t pay early:
- The school might revoke the offer
- You’ll miss out on key registration steps
- Your record won’t be processed for other school activities
Tip:
Keep checking your school’s official portal and social media pages for updates. Once the acceptance fee payment starts, don’t delay.
3. Late Payment of School Fees
Some students make the mistake of thinking the acceptance fee is enough, but school fees are just as important. If you delay your school fees:
- You might not be able to complete your course registration
- Your name might not appear on the class attendance list
- You could be disqualified from writing exams
- You might not be issued your Matriculation Number (for some schools)
Advice:
Even if you’re struggling financially, try to communicate with the school’s bursary or student affairs office. Some schools offer part payments or instalments. But don’t just keep silent silence can cost you your admission.
4. Delaying Freshers’ Clearance
Every newly admitted student is expected to undergo clearance, either online or physically, to verify their credentials.
Documents usually required include:
- O’Level results (WAEC/NECO)
- JAMB admission letter
- Birth certificate
- Local government certificate
- Acceptance and school fee receipts
What happens if you delay:
- You’ll miss out on getting your matric number
- You won’t be officially recognized as a student
- Your name may be removed from the system
Some universities give strict deadlines for clearance. After the deadline, your admission may become invalid.
5. Late Upload or Verification of O’Level Results
Yes, even after being admitted, if your O’Level results (WAEC/NECO) were not uploaded or verified properly, your admission can be cancelled.
This is especially important for students who:
- Did “awaiting result” during JAMB registration
- Uploaded their results late
- Made errors during result upload
Ensure:
Your O’Level result is successfully uploaded to JAMB CAPS and reflects properly. You can confirm this at any accredited CBT center.
6. Late Printing of Final Admission Letters and Documents
As part of your final admission process, you’ll be required to print some important documents, such as:
- JAMB Admission Letter
- Institution Admission Letter
- Acceptance Fee Receipt
- School Fee Receipt
- Course Registration Form
- Student Bio-data Form
These documents are needed for:
- Hostel allocation
- Class registration
- Clearance
- Matriculation and Exams
If you delay too long in printing and submitting these documents, you might be locked out of vital school services or even exams which could result in automatic loss of admission.
7. Missing Matriculation or Orientation Activities
While this is not as common, some schools consider failure to attend matriculation as a sign that the student is no longer interested in the admission.
If you skip matriculation and don’t give any official reason:
- You won’t be captured officially
- You may miss exams or ID card processing
- Some schools also use matriculation as the final clearance and identification that you accept your admissions.
Final Thoughts
Getting admitted is just the first step. You must follow up with action and most importantly, do it on time. Here’s a quick recap of the mistakes you must avoid:
- Late acceptance on JAMB CAPS
- Delay in paying acceptance fee
- Not paying school fees early
- Skipping clearance or delaying document submission
- Not uploading/confirming your O’Level results
- Failing to print key documents in time
- Missing important school events like matriculation
Pro Tips to Secure Your Admission
- Set reminders for deadlines
- Follow your school’s social media and website for updates
- Visit your faculty or student affairs office if unsure
- Ask older students questions they have been there
- Avoid procrastination at all cost
For extra tips, also ensure:
Inconsistency in Name
– Your name is consistent across all documents (JAMB portal, birth certificate, WAEC result, etc.).
– If there’s a discrepancy, rectify it by correcting the documents with the relevant authorities.
– This will prevent issues or stress when you’re given admission, ensuring a smooth process.
Age Limit
Another thing to note is the age limit. Some universities don’t accept candidates below 16 years old. Always check the university’s announcement or website to confirm their age requirement, especially if you’re close to turning 16. Some universities might specify a cutoff month or date for age eligibility.
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Conclusion
Admission isn’t final until you’ve completed all the steps. Many students lose their chance because they felt too relaxed after seeing their names on the list.
Don’t be like that. Be smart, be fast, and stay informed at all time. I won’t like to hear negative news about your admission, I wish you all good luck in your admission pursuit at your preferred Institution.
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