MAU Yola Issues Urgent Update to 2025/2026 Admission Candidates
Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, has released an important update for all candidates participating in the 2025/2026 undergraduate admission exercise.
According to the institution, a significant number of candidates whose admissions have already been approved on the JAMB Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) are yet to accept their offers. The university warns that failure to do so could lead to automatic forfeiture of admission slots.
MAU therefore urges all affected candidates to log in to their JAMB CAPS portals and accept their admissions immediately.
Upload Your O’Level Results Now — MAU Warns
In the same notice, the university revealed that several applicants still have no O’Level results uploaded on the JAMB portal — a requirement that must be met before admissions can be finalized.
Candidates are advised to visit any JAMB-accredited CBT centre to upload their O’Level results without delay. This process is vital to complete admission documentation and verification.
Important Advisory for Programme Changes
MAU also cautioned candidates who recently changed their course or programme to check their JAMB CAPS profiles to ensure that such changes did not delete or unset their uploaded O’Level results. Keeping results properly uploaded ensures faster and smoother processing of admissions.
Additionally, staff members who requested admissions for candidates whose names are yet to appear on the admission list are advised to transfer such candidates to departments with available spaces.
JAMB Admission Deadline Approaches
According to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) policy, all 2025/2026 admission exercises on CAPS will officially close on October 31, 2025.
Candidates applying to oversubscribed programmes such as MBBS, Nursing Science, Computer Science, Microbiology, Civil Engineering, Electrical Electronics Engineering, Law, and Biochemistry are encouraged to switch to related programmes that have available spaces and matching subject combinations.
All transfer requests must include a clear change of programme before further processing can be done.
Possible Transfer Options for MAU Candidates
MAU has provided a list of possible alternative departments for students currently applying to overpopulated programmes.
1. MBBS, Nursing, Microbiology, Laboratory Technology, Biochemistry
Available programmes:
- Agricultural Economics and Extension
- Crop Production and Horticulture
- Fisheries
- Soil Science
- Food Science and Technology
- Forestry and Wildlife
- Animal Science and Range Management (limited spaces)
- Biotechnology
- Plant Science
- Biological Science
- Home Economics
- Geology
- Other related programmes with equivalent entry requirements
2. Computer Science
Candidates may transfer to:
- Operations Research
- Statistics
- Mathematics (with Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related fields)
Direct Entry candidates not admitted into Computer Science are equally encouraged to consider these options.
3. Electrical/Electronic and Civil Engineering
Alternative programmes:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Education
- Construction Technology Education
- Other related disciplines with matching subjects and requirements
4. Architecture
Transfer options include:
- Survey and Geoinformatics
- Industrial Design
- Building Technology
- Urban and Regional Planning (for candidates with Mathematics and Geography in JAMB subjects)
5. Law
Alternative options:
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Library and Information Science
- Other programmes with similar O’Level and JAMB subject combinations
All transfers or programme changes must be completed on or before Sunday, October 26, 2025.
University Urges Swift Compliance
MAU emphasized that it remains committed to a transparent and fair admission process that offers every qualified candidate a chance to gain university placement.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to act promptly by accepting their admissions, uploading required results, or transferring to available programmes before the official JAMB deadline.
Early action, the university noted, will ensure students secure their admission slots and avoid complications as the CAPS portal closes.
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