NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY KANO (NWU) RELEASES 2026/2027 ADMISSION LIST
The management of Northwest University, Kano (NWU), has released the admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session.
All candidates who participated in the university's 2026/2027 admission screening exercise can now check their admission status to determine whether they have been offered provisional admission.
The admission list has been uploaded to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). Candidates are advised to follow the steps below to check their admission status.
How to Check Northwest University Kano Admission Status
Candidates can check their admission status through the JAMB portal by following these steps:
- Visit the JAMB e-Facility portal.
- Log in using your registered email address and password.
- Click on Check Admission Status.
- Select Access my CAPS.
- Click on Admission Status to see whether you have been offered admission.
If you have been offered admission, your photograph and a congratulatory message confirming your admission offer should appear on the screen.
If you have not been offered admission, the portal may display the message: “Sorry, No Admission Has Been Given Yet.”
Candidates who have not been admitted should continue checking the portal for updates.
How to Accept or Reject Your Admission
Candidates who have received admission offers can accept or reject them through the available JAMB channels.
According to the supplied admission notice, candidates can send ACCEPT or REJECT by SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the phone number linked to their JAMB profile.
Candidates should confirm the applicable instructions and charges before sending the SMS.
The notice states that candidates have four weeks to accept their admission offers. Those who no longer have access to their registered phone numbers are advised to visit a JAMB-accredited centre for assistance with accepting or rejecting their admission.
Print Your JAMB Admission Letter
Candidates who accept their admission offers are advised to print their JAMB admission letters.
The admission letter may be required during the university's clearance and registration processes. Candidates should keep it safe and ensure that their admission details are correct.
Important Notice for Candidates Using Mobile Phones
Some candidates accessing JAMB CAPS on their mobile phones may not see all the available options. In some cases, the page may display only a welcome message.
To resolve this issue, candidates using Google Chrome can switch to desktop mode by following these steps:
- Open the JAMB e-Facility portal in Google Chrome.
- Tap the three-dot menu at the top or bottom of the browser.
- Select Desktop site or Request Desktop Site.
- Allow the page to reload, then navigate to the admission status section.
Candidates who still experience difficulties should visit a JAMB-accredited centre for assistance.
Congratulations to Newly Admitted Students
Congratulations to all candidates who have secured admission into Northwest University, Kano, for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Candidates are advised to check their admission status promptly, accept their offers within the stipulated period, and prepare the necessary documents for clearance and registration.