You may be surprised to receive a text message from a university, polytechnic, or college of education informing you that you have been offered admission, even though you never applied to that institution. If this has happened to you, you are not alone. Some admission seekers receive messages from institutions they did not originally select, leaving them confused about how the school obtained their details and why they are being considered for admission. Before dismissing such a message or accepting it immediately, it is important to understand how admission recommendations and changes of institution work.
One of the first questions that comes to mind is whether the message is a scam. The answer depends on the source of the message and the admission process involved. It is possible for a candidate to be considered for admission by an institution they did not initially choose, but not every message claiming to offer admission is genuine. Fraudsters sometimes send fake admission offers to unsuspecting candidates in an attempt to obtain money or personal information. Therefore, you should verify the message through official channels before taking any action.
In some circumstances, candidates may receive admission recommendations from institutions they did not originally select through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) admission process. This can happen when candidates are considered for alternative institutions or programmes under the applicable admission procedures. JAMB’s Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) allows candidates to view and manage relevant admission information, including offers made through the official system. However, the specific options available to each candidate depend on their records, eligibility, and the admission arrangements for the relevant session.
If you receive such a message, do not rely on the text alone as proof that you have been admitted. Visit the official JAMB e-Facility portal and check your admission status through CAPS. Confirm whether the institution has actually offered you admission and carefully review the programme and other details displayed. You should also check the institution’s official website or contact its admissions office if you need clarification. A genuine offer should be verifiable through the appropriate official process, rather than depending solely on a message sent to your phone.
You should also be cautious if the sender asks you to pay money into a personal bank account, provide your password, disclose sensitive login details, or follow an unfamiliar link to secure your admission. Do not make payments or submit personal information until you have independently confirmed that the request is legitimate. If the offer requires a change of institution or course, follow the official JAMB instructions and ensure that you understand the consequences before proceeding. Taking these precautions can help you avoid fraudulent schemes while protecting a genuine admission opportunity.
In summary, receiving an admission message from a school you did not originally apply to does not automatically mean that it is a scam. Genuine admission recommendations and alternative admission opportunities can occur under the applicable JAMB procedures, but every offer must be verified. Check your JAMB CAPS account, confirm the details with the institution, and follow only official instructions. By taking these steps, you can determine whether the message represents a genuine admission opportunity or an attempt to deceive you.
On the other hand, the SMS you receive that you have been offered admission could be a scam. Some set of scammers can send you such messages and demand money from you to secure admission.
In this article, I will teach you how to know whether the admission text message you receive is Genuine or Just a Scam.
Before you take any action, make sure that you like the school. If you received admission notification from a University, Poly, or College of Education that you don’t like, no need to take further action.
Just ignore the message and you will be just fine. But if you wish to study in the school, follow the procedure below to confirm if the admission is real or fake.
Now, if the SMS contains a phone number, call the number to find out some things about the admission offer. If the person who picked is demanding money or is not straightforward, then Ignore it. In this case, it is a scam.
On the other hand, if there is no phone number but a message stating that you should visit the school website to apply, then there is an element of truth.
You will have to check the official website for the school on Google and compare to the link they sent to you. If it matches, then you can go ahead with the admission process. In fact, you can go to the school to confirm the offer.
A Sample Message is:
You have been offered Provisional Admission into College of Education, Igueben, Edo State. Visit www.coeigueben.edu.ng. Click on APPLY NOW.
Admission offer from a school you didn’t apply for usually require that you do a change of course and/or change of Institution. You may find out how to change course and Institution.
Another question you may want to ask is, how did they get my phone number? One of the ways these schools get your details is from Jamb. The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (Jamb) Recommends people for admission yearly.
If your score is not high and Jamb notices that the school you applied for won’t offer you admission with your Jamb or Post Utme score, Jamb will make your details available to other schools and recommend you for admission.
A perfect way to check if you have been recommended for admission to any school is through the Jamb caps marketplace.
When you visit caps marketplace, you will see something like, “The following institutions are considering you for admission, click on accept/reject button, to either accept or reject the offer.
You may want to know more about the Jamb Caps marketplace and how to know if you have been recommended for admission.
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