Before NYSC: What to Do If Your Name Is Not on the JAMB Matriculation List

Before NYSC: What to Do If Your Name Is Not on the JAMB Matriculation List

Every academic session, thousands of final-year students and Direct Entry (DE) candidates in Nigerian tertiary institutions face a troubling roadblock: discovering that their names are missing from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Matriculation List.

This is more than a clerical issue. Without being on the matriculation list, a graduate cannot be recognized as a bona fide product of a Nigerian institution by JAMB, and by implication, cannot be mobilized for the one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. For DE candidates, it also affects recognition of their admission status.

HOW TO CHECK YOUR NAME ON JAMB MATRICULATION LIST

• Visit: https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/CheckMatriculationList
• Supply your JAMB Registration Number, and Year of Admission, Name of Institution, Course of Admission and Click on Submit

At Segio Campus Reports, we believe this is an issue every student must tackle early and not on the eve of graduation.

Why Your Name Matters on the List

The matriculation list is JAMB’s official confirmation that you were properly admitted into a recognized institution. If your name is missing, NYSC will decline your application. In other words: no name, no service.

Sadly, many students only discover this when it’s almost too late.

Common Reasons for Missing Names

• Course mismatch between what JAMB offered and what you studied.
• CAPS status still showing “Not Admitted.”
• Payment made for only one document (admission letter or result slip, not both).
• Old JAMB records not synchronized with school records.
• School failing to forward your details to JAMB.

Easy Solutions to “Name Not on JAMB Matriculation List”

Here’s what every student must do to resolve the issue and secure their name on the matriculation list:

1. Check Your Status on the JAMB e-Facility Portal

Log into the JAMB portal and confirm whether your name is on the matriculation list. If the response says “You are not on the Matriculation List” or “No Admission Given Yet,” it’s time to act.

2. Print Both Documents: Admission Letter and Result Slip

• Every student must have the original JAMB admission letter and UTME/DE result slip.
• Printing one without the other will not solve the problem.
• Even if you printed them before, reprint them now. This refreshes the system and may activate your name on the list.

3. Verify with Your Institution’s Admission Office

This is a crucial step many students ignore. Your institution is responsible for transmitting your admission details to JAMB.

• If your CAPS shows “Not Admitted,” or if your name is missing on the matriculation list, you must visit your school’s admission/records office (Academic Affairs or Admission Office or Exams & Records).
• Present your JAMB admission letter and result slip for verification.
• Request confirmation that the details they sent to JAMB (course, year of entry, mode of admission) match your records.
• If there is any discrepancy, the school will guide you to do JAMB Regularization.

Key Point: If your name is missing on the list, engaging your school’s admission office is a must.

4. Do JAMB Regularization (If Applicable)

Regularization is JAMB’s way of correcting or approving your admission. It applies to:

• Students whose CAPS shows “Not Admitted.”
• Students whose courses differ from what JAMB originally offered.
• Students admitted directly by their institutions without JAMB’s prior approval.

How to Regularize:

1. Visit a JAMB-Accredited CBT Centre – This is compulsory. The centre will guide you, capture your details correctly, and initiate the process.
2. Log into your JAMB Profile and select Admission Regularization.
3. Fill the form with accurate details that align with your school records.
4. Print the acknowledgment slip and submit it to your school for endorsement.
5. Wait for JAMB approval (about 3–6 weeks).
6. After approval, reprint your admission letter and result slip, then recheck the matriculation list.

Attempting regularization without passing through a CBT centre often results in errors. Always use accredited centres.

5. Reprocess Payment (If Necessary)

For older students, past payments may not have been captured by JAMB’s system. If this applies to you, simply log into your profile, reinitiate the payment for admission letter and result slip, and complete the process again.

6. Reprint and Recheck

After completing verification or regularization, always reprint your admission letter and result slip before checking the matriculation list again.

7. Visit a JAMB CBT Centre or Office for Assistance

If all else fails, take your documents (admission letter, result slip, and school verification slip if any) to a JAMB-accredited CBT centre or office. Their staff have experience resolving stubborn issues and can manually ensure your details reflect.

Final Word

The matriculation list issue is not one to postpone. Whether you are in 100 level, 300 level, final year, or about to be mobilized for NYSC, confirm your status today.

• If your CAPS says “Not Admitted,” you need regularization.
• If your name is missing on the matriculation list, you must engage your school’s admission office and possibly reprint your documents.
• And in all cases, a JAMB-accredited CBT centre remains the safest place to process corrections.

SUMMARY: How to Fix “Name Not on JAMB Matriculation List”

If your name is missing on the JAMB matriculation list, follow these steps:

1. Check Your Status
   • Log into the JAMB portal to confirm whether your name appears on the matriculation list.
2. Print Both Documents
   • Ensure you have reprinted your original JAMB admission letter and UTME/DE result slip. Both are required.
3. Verify with Your Institution
   • Visit your school’s admission/records office to confirm your details were correctly sent to JAMB.
   • If there is a mismatch (e.g., course difference), they will guide you on the next step.
4. Do JAMB Regularization (If Needed)
   • For students with “Not Admitted” on CAPS, course changes, or school-based admissions.
   • Must be done at a JAMB-accredited CBT centre for proper guidance.
   • Submit the acknowledgment slip to your school for endorsement, then wait for JAMB approval.
5. Reprocess Payment (If Applicable)
   • Older payments may not have synced with JAMB’s system. Reinitiate payment for admission letter and result slip.
6. Reprint and Recheck
   • After corrections or regularization, reprint your admission letter and result slip, then check the matriculation list again.
7. Seek Help at a CBT Centre or JAMB Office
   • If problems persist, visit a CBT centre or JAMB office with your documents for hands-on assistance.

Key Takeaway:

• If CAPS shows “Not Admitted” → Do Regularization.
• If your name is missing on the JAMB Matriculation List → Engage your institution’s admission office and reprint your documents.
• Always process corrections at a JAMB-accredited CBT centre.

Handle this early because without your name on the matriculation list, NYSC mobilization will not be possible.

At Segio Campus Reports, our editorial team strongly advises students to handle this early. NYSC mobilization is too important to gamble with.

As the saying goes: a stitch in time saves nine. Secure your name on the matriculation list today, your future may depend on it.

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