After completing the admission screening process, the next important step is confirming whether your name has been included in the NUSTA Admission List for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The admission list contains the names of candidates who have been offered provisional admission into various undergraduate programmes at the university. 

If you applied for admission into NUSTA through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry (DE), you should regularly check your admission status once the university begins releasing admission offers.

How to Check the NUSTA Admission List 2025/2026

There are two primary channels through which candidates can verify their admission status: the NUSTA official portal and the JAMB CAPS portal. Below is a detailed guide for each.

Method 1: Check via the NUSTA Official Portal

  1. Visit the official NUSTA website at www.nusta.edu.ng.

  2. Go to the "Admissions" section on the homepage.

  3. Click on "Admission List 2025/2026".

  4. Enter your JAMB registration number or other required credentials.

  5. Click "Submit" or "Check Status".

  6. Your admission status will be displayed on the screen.

  7. Download or print a copy for your records.

Method 2: Check via JAMB CAPS Portal

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board's CAPS platform is the most reliable channel for confirming admission offers across Nigerian universities.

  1. Visit the JAMB website at www.jamb.gov.ng.

  2. Log in to your JAMB profile using your email address and password.

  3. Click on "Check Admission Status" under the CAPS section.

  4. Your current admission status will be shown.

  5. If admission has been offered, click "Accept Admission" to proceed.

How to Accept Your NUSTA Admission Offer on JAMB CAPS

Accepting your admission on JAMB CAPS is a mandatory step. Failure to accept the offer within the stipulated timeframe may result in the admission being withdrawn. Follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your JAMB profile at www.jamb.gov.ng.

  2. Go to "CAPS" and select "Admission Status".

  3. If your admission is listed as "Offered", click on the "Accept" button.

  4. Confirm your choice and note your acceptance code.

  5. Proceed to the NUSTA portal to commence your registration.

What to Do After Accepting NUSTA Admission

Once you have accepted your admission on JAMB CAPS, the next phase is the university's internal registration process. The following steps are typically required:

  1. Log in to the NUSTA student portal and pay the prescribed acceptance fee. The amount is announced by the university at the beginning of each session.

  2. Candidates are required to present original and photocopied versions of the following documents during clearance:

    Document

    Purpose

    JAMB Admission Letter

    Proof of JAMB approved admission

    O-level Certificate (WAEC/NECO)

    Academic qualification verification

    Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age

    Age verification

    Local Government Identification Letter

    State of origin confirmation

    Passport Photographs

    For student ID and records

    Medical Fitness Certificate

    Health clearance from a recognised hospital

    JAMB UTME Result Slip

    Score confirmation

  3. After document verification, candidates will complete their academic registration, choose their courses, and, where available, apply for on campus accommodation.

Common Reasons Candidates Are Not on the Admission List

Many candidates who applied to NUSTA may not find their names on the first batch admission list. Here are some common reasons why this happens:

  1. Low JAMB score: A score below the departmental cut off mark will disqualify a candidate regardless of other qualifications.

  2. Poor Post UTME performance: The Post UTME screening carries major weight in determining final admission.

  3. Missing or incorrect O-level results: Candidates without the required subjects and grades will not be offered admission.

  4. Late JAMB registration: Some candidates may have applied after the university's registration deadline.

  5. Excess applications for a programme: Popular programmes have limited spaces, and not all eligible candidates may be admitted in the first batch.

If you did not find your name on the list, do not lose hope. Check back for the second batch or supplementary admission list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What should I do after gaining admission into NUSTA?
A: After receiving an admission offer, you should accept the admission on JAMB CAPS, print your admission letter, pay the acceptance fee if required, complete the clearance process, and proceed with course registration according to the university's guidelines.

Q: Does NUSTA release the admission list in batches?
A: Yes. Like many Nigerian universities, NUSTA may release admission lists in batches. Candidates who are not admitted in the first batch should continue checking the admission portal for subsequent lists.

Q: What documents should I print after being admitted?
A: Admitted candidates should print their admission letter, JAMB admission letter, JAMB original result slip, and other documents required for clearance and registration.

Q: Is uploading my O-level result compulsory?
A: Yes. Candidates are generally required to upload their O-level result through the appropriate admission platform before admission can be processed.

Q: Can I reject my admission offer?
A: Yes. If your admission is processed through JAMB CAPS, you may either accept or reject the admission offer. However, rejecting an admission offer may affect your admission opportunities for that admission cycle.