IMSU Admission List at a Glance
IMSU admission list for 2026/2027 has been released and candidates have been able to check their status through JAMB CAPS.
- JAMB CAPS has been the stated route for checking admission.
- Five CAPS status responses have been explained for candidates.
- Successful candidates have been required to accept or reject admission.
- A JAMB Admission Letter has been required after acceptance.
Read on for the CAPS steps, status meanings and action after admission.
Imo State University (IMSU) has released the admission list for candidates seeking admission for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Applicants can now check whether they have been offered admission through JAMB CAPS. At this time, JAMB CAPS is the stated route for accessing IMSU admission status.
Candidates whose status shows that admission has been offered will need to accept or reject the offer through the approved JAMB methods.
How to Check IMSU Admission List on JAMB CAPS
Candidates can use the JAMB CAPS admission guide and JAMB EFacility to check their admission status.
The process is:
- Visit the JAMB EFacility portal.
- Log in with the candidate’s JAMB username and password.
- Scroll down and select Check Admission Status.
- Select Access my CAPS.
- Open Admission Status to see whether IMSU has offered admission.
The message displayed on CAPS will show the current position of the candidate’s admission.
JAMB CAPS Admission Status Messages
JAMB CAPS may display different responses while admission is being processed.
Admission Offered
Admission Offered means JAMB has approved the candidate’s admission.
The candidate can proceed to accept or reject the offer through the available JAMB methods.
Admission in Progress
Admission in Progress (AIP) means IMSU has reviewed the application and recommended the candidate for admission.
The recommendation is still awaiting approval from the Head of Institution and a final JAMB review.
Recommended
Recommended means the university has considered the candidate, while JAMB is still reviewing the application to confirm that the required criteria have been met.
The candidate should continue checking CAPS for the final admission decision.
Not Admitted
Not Admitted means the candidate has not yet been selected for admission.
The supplied information states that this may be because the university has not released its full list or the application is still awaiting review.
Pending
Pending means the candidate’s application is still under review and a final decision has not yet been made.
How to Accept or Reject IMSU Admission
Candidates whose CAPS status shows Admission Offered are required to accept or reject the admission.
The stated methods are:
- Use biometrics at an approved JAMB CBT centre.
- Send ACCEPT or REJECT to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number registered with JAMB.
Candidates using the SMS option should have up to ₦50 on their main airtime balance.
The stated JAMB process does not deduct the charge from borrowed airtime or Xtra Credit.
Print the JAMB Admission Letter
After accepting the admission, the candidate should print the official JAMB Admission Letter.
The JAMB Admission Letter guide provides the stated route for obtaining the document.
The letter becomes the candidate’s official JAMB admission record after acceptance.
JAMB CAPS on a Mobile Phone
Some candidates using a phone may see only the CAPS welcome message and may not see the option for checking admission status.
Such candidates can switch the browser to desktop mode so the complete CAPS page is displayed.
Chrome is recommended in the supplied guidance. The candidate can open the Chrome menu, select Request desktop site, then return to CAPS and access the admission-status options.
IMSU Admission Troubleshooter
| 🧭 Admission issue | CAPS position or likely cause | What the candidate should do |
|---|---|---|
| 📱 CAPS shows only a welcome message | Mobile view may hide the full CAPS page | Use Chrome and select Request desktop site |
| ⏳ Status shows Admission in Progress | Admission is still awaiting further approval | Continue checking CAPS for the final status |
| ✅ Status shows Admission Offered | JAMB has approved the admission | Accept or reject through biometrics or the stated SMS method |
| 💳 SMS acceptance does not go through | Main airtime balance may be insufficient | Keep up to ₦50 on the main balance, not borrowed airtime or Xtra Credit |