If you are an undergraduate in Nigeria in 2025, verifying your admission through the Jamb Matriculation list is vital. This guide explains what the matriculation list is, why it matters, how to check it, and what to do if your name doesn’t appear. Follow each step carefully to avoid delays in NYSC mobilization and other recognition processes.
What Is the Jamb Matriculation List?
The Jamb Matriculation list is a record on JAMB’s portal showing all undergraduates whose names have been processed via CAPS and recognised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). It confirms that your admission is valid and eligible for NYSC, further studies, and other purposes.
Why It Matters
- NYSC eligibility: Only those whose names appear on the matriculation list are mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps.
- Admission verification: Absence on the list may signal admission irregularity or incomplete processing.
- Institutional compliance: JAMB regularly screens institutions and only valid CAPS admissions are accepted. any admission processed outside the CAPS system is considered invalid.
Requirements to Be Listed
To appear on the 2025 matriculation list, you must:
- Accept the admission offer through CAPS within the stipulated period (2025 admissions cycle).
- Print your original JAMB result slip from the e‑facility portal.
- Print your original JAMB admission letter.
- Verify both documents at your institution’s admission office.
How to Check Your Jamb Matriculation List – Step by Step
Follow these precise steps:
- Go to JAMB’s official matriculation list portal:
https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/CheckMatriculationList. - Select your examination year: Choose “2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)” from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your JAMB registration number: Input exactly as issued on your slip.
- Click “Fetch My Details”: The system returns your admission details if your name appears.
If your name appears, your admission is verified by JAMB and you can proceed with clearance and NYSC processes.
What You See If Your Name Is on the List
The portal will display:
- Your full name and date of birth.
- The institution admitting you.
- The course of study.
- The year of examination and admission session.
- A confirmation statement. At this point your admission is officially recognised.
What If Your Name Cannot Be Found?
If the portal displays “No record found” or similar:
- Check your registration number again – typos often cause failures to find the record.
- Confirm you accepted your admission via CAPS and printed your result and admission letter.
- Contact your institution’s admission office to ensure they uploaded your data into JAMB’s portal.
- If still unresolved after those steps, contact JAMB support or report to an accredited JAMB CBT centre for assistance.
Common Issues & Solutions
➤ Admission outside CAPS
JAMB insists that admissions must be processed via CAPS to be valid—any admission done manually or through third‑party agents may not register on the matriculation list.
➤ Delay in institutional upload
Some institutions may lag in uploading lists early in the session. Visit the admission office to confirm your name was sent to JAMB before trying again after a few days.
➤ Wrong year selected
Ensure you chose the correct examination year (e.g. “2025 UTME”). Using a different year returns no results, even if admission is okay.
➤ Typos
Ensure the registration number is correct, including all letters and digits, with no extra spaces.
Timeline: When Should You Check?
Best practice:
- Immediately after completing admission acceptance and printing documents.
- Within one week of admission approval by your school.
- At least one month before NYSC mobilisation for peace of mind.
Detailed Walk‑Through Example
Here is what a real check might look like:
- You log in to the matriculation check portal.
- Select “2025 UTME”.
- Enter “JAMBREG12345678”.
- Click “Fetch My Details”.
- The portal returns: Name, DOB, “University of Ibadan”, “History and International Studies”, “2025/2026 session”.
- A note reads: Your name appears on JAMB Matriculation List. Congratulations.
If instead you see “No record found”, you repeat the steps above or follow the institutional check procedure.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Can I check the matriculation list as a fresh UTME candidate?
No. The matriculation list is for undergraduates already admitted. If you are awaiting admission, first check your admission status via CAPS. Only admitted students can check the matriculation list.
Q: Is there a fee to check?
No fee. The matriculation list portal is free to use.
Q: Can I check using my email or JAMB profile?
No. Only JAMB registration number and examination year are required.
Q: What if the portal is down?
JAMB servers may be unstable during peak periods. Try again later, refreshing your browser, or use a stable connection. If persistent, contact JAMB.
Q: How long after admission does it take to appear?
Typically within days after your institution verifies your admission via e‑facility. Rarely it could take up to a week.
Consequences of Not Being Listed
If your name is absent:
- You may not be mobilised for NYSC.
- Your admission may be considered invalid by government agencies.
- You might need to undergo admission regularisation, which can be time‑consuming.
How Institutions Upload Names to JAMB
Once your admission is approved via CAPS and your result slip and admission letter are printed, the institution’s admission office logs into the JAMB e‑facility and uploads its matriculated candidates. JAMB then updates its central list, making the names available to individuals via the portal.
Recent Changes and Updates (2025)
In 2025 JAMB reaffirmed three key requirements: accept admission via CAPS, print both admission letter and result slip, and ensure institutional upload. This move addresses widespread denial of NYSC access faced by over 4 000 graduates who lacked properly processed records. Also, JAMB now prints national ranking on UTME result slips to curb impersonation and fraud.
15. Summary Checklist
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Accept admission via CAPS |
| 2 | Print JAMB result slip from e‑facility |
| 3 | Print JAMB admission letter |
| 4 | Institution confirms your status and uploads |
| 5 | Visit JAMB matriculation portal |
| 6 | Select 2025 UTME and input reg no. |
| 7 | Click “Fetch My Details” |
| 8 | Verify name appears; if not, follow up |
Final Advice
The Jamb Matriculation list secures your admission record in JAMB’s database. It is not optional. You should confirm your status promptly after admission to avoid complications with NYSC and future academic or administrative processes. If your name is missing and institutional checks don’t resolve it, consider visiting a JAMB accredited CBT centre or lodging a case with JAMB support.
