For many students, when they check their admission status and see “Admission in Progress”, it gives them a positive feeling.
It’s usually a signal that your application is being considered for admission.
However, it guarantees nothing, this status can suddenly change to “Not Admitted.”
This shift, while disappointing, is not uncommon – it happens all the time.
Can admission in progress change to not admitted?
The short answer is yes. Admission in progress can still change to “not admitted” if the school reviews your application and confirms that you do not meet the requirements for admission.
For example, if you do not meet the cut-off mark, or if other students have higher scores than you, the admission in progress you are seeing now as the status of your application will change to not admitted.
When you see “Admission in Progress” in JAMB CAPS or your University Portal, it means that your application is still under review or being processed.
It is simply a signal that they’re checking your application to know if you’re qualified to be offered admission or not.
Unfortunately, admission in progress does not guarantee final admission.
If the school finds out that you don’t meet their cut-off mark or other requirements for admission, your status will change to “not admitted.”
This will happen if your score does not meet the required threshold or cut-off mark for admission, or if your result doesn’t meet the course’s subject combination.
In some cases, even if you meet all the requirements for admission, you still won’t get admission if you’re applying for a highly competitive course.
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Schools like UNILAG, UI, or UNN have limited slots for courses like Medicine, Law (and the rest), meaning other candidates with higher scores will be admitted before you.
Simply put; admission in progress does not mean you’ll get admission at the end of the day.
Your status can change to “not admitted” if you do not meet the required cut-off mark or other requirements (for admission).
The only way the “admission in progress” will change to “admitted” is if you meet the cut-off mark and other requirements for the course you’re applying for.
What can make an admission in-progress change to not admitted?
Admission in progress can change to “not admitted” if you:
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Do not meet the cut-off marks
Universities have specific cut-off marks for all courses. The cut-off mark depends on how competitive the course is.
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If your score does not meet the cut-off mark for your chosen course, your admission status will move from “in progress” to “not admitted”.
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If your application is not complete
To offer students admission, schools rely heavily on the information submitted by the student.
If your application is not complete, you’ll be denied admission.
For example, if you do not include all the required documents in your application, you’ll not get admission.
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Due to quota limitations
Universities are bound by specific quotas for each program which are often determined by regulatory bodies like the National Universities Commission (NUC).
If the number of students who applied for a course is higher than the available slots, students with higher scores will be admitted while those with lower scores will not be admitted.
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Choice of institution or Course
In highly competitive schools where admission is hard to get, even a provisional “Admission in Progress” status does not mean you’ll get admission at the end of the day.
You need to know that universities prioritize students with higher scores or better credentials when deciding who will be offered admission on merit.
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If you do not participate in post-UTME
If you don’t attend the post-UTME screening or did not perform well enough, your status will “certainly” change from “Admission in Progress” to “Not Admitted.”.
Post-UTME and other exams required for admission are important, attend them if you want to get admission.
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If there is a change in admission policies
Universities change their admission policies all the time. They can do this midway through the admission process.
This kind of change can happen in response to government directives, accreditation issues, or internal decisions.
Such changes can affect candidates already in the “Admission in Progress” stage.
It can move you from “admission in progress” to “not admitted”.
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If you made a mistake in your application
You can make mistakes in many places and get away with it but not in your application form or other details.
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Errors in the application process, like selecting the wrong course, incorrect subject combinations in JAMB, or failing to meet the age requirement, will disqualify you.
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Technical glitches
Sometimes, the change will be due to errors in the synchronization of information between the university and JAMB CAPS.
While rare, this can make your status show “not admitted” even when you have been offered admission.
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Failure to accept admission on time
Once you’re offered admission, you’re expected to accept it within a specified timeframe.
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If you fail to accept the offer within the stipulated time, the admission will be revoked and your status changed to “Not Admitted.”
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If you reject an admission offer
You can reject your admission offer if you prefer another school. When you do this, your status will change from in progress to “not admitted”.
How many days does it take for admission in progress to change?
The time it takes for an “admission in progress” to change depends on the school and the course you applied for.
For some schools, it’ll take less than three weeks while for others, it’ll take up to 6 weeks or more.
If you applied for admission and see “admission in progress” as your application status, it does not guarantee you’ll get admission.
It means your application is still under review and it can change to “admitted” or “not admitted” at the end of the review.
The outcome will be determined by your performance and how you compare to other applicants.
Always remember that in getting admission, nothing is guaranteed until the end, anything is possible!