Ebonyi State University Merit List – The waiting game is finally over. Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has released its much-awaited Merit Admission List for the 2025/2026 academic session, and for many young people across Nigeria, this is not just an admission list, it is the beginning of a new chapter.
This news feels like the answer to long nights of worry, prayer, and endless portal refreshing. The merit list (sometimes called the first batch list) is not just another announcement. It’s the very first admission list of the season, and it carries with it a special kind of joy.
This is the list that contains the names of candidates who gained admission based purely on merit, their JAMB scores, Post-UTME performance, and their ability to meet departmental cut-off marks. If your name is here, you’ve truly earned your spot.
What People Are Saying About the Announcement
It’s not hard to imagine the atmosphere right now. WhatsApp groups are popping with screenshots, friends are tagging each other on Facebook, and some parents have even rushed to cybercafés to help their children check.
The release of the EBSU merit list isn’t just about education, for many families, it’s the opening of a new chapter, the reward for sacrifices and late nights. Somewhere in Abakaliki, a mother is breathing a sigh of relief.
Somewhere in Lagos, a candidate who doubted themselves is now smiling from ear to ear. That’s the magic of an admission list, it changes lives instantly.
So, What Exactly Is the Merit List?
In simple terms, the EBSU merit list is the first set of successful candidates admitted into the university for the new session. These are the students who met the requirements without needing any supplementary or special consideration.
Later on, EBSU usually goes on to release more lists:
- Second Batch Admission List
- Third Batch Admission List
- Supplementary List
- And sometimes a Vice-Chancellor’s List
But this first list, the merit list, is always the most anticipated, because it’s based purely on performance.
How to Check the EBSU Merit List
So, how do you know if you made it? There are two official ways to check your admission status:
Through JAMB CAPS
The JAMB Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) is where most candidates first see their admission status. To check:
- Visit the JAMB portal: efacility.jamb.gov.ng.
- Log in with your JAMB email and password.
- On your dashboard, click “Check Admission Status.”
- Select “Access CAPS.”
- From the left menu, click “Admission Status.”
- If you’ve been admitted, you’ll see a congratulatory message along with your course details.
Don’t forget: you must click ACCEPT to officially take the admission. Some students ignore this step and later regret it.
Through the EBSU Portal
EBSU also uploads the names on its own website. To check directly on the school’s portal:
- Go to the official EBSU site
- Navigate to Admissions → Check Admission Status.
- Select 2025/2026 academic session.
- Enter your JAMB registration number.
- Click Proceed to see your status.
Some versions of the portal allow you to search either by name or JAMB number, whichever is easier for you.
What to Do After Seeing Your Name
Seeing “Admitted” on your screen is a moment you’ll never forget. But don’t just stop there. Here are the next important steps:
- Accept the Admission on JAMB CAPS: Make sure you click ACCEPT immediately on JAMB CAPS. That simple action is what seals the deal.
- Print Your JAMB Admission Letter: After accepting, download and print your JAMB admission letter. You’ll need it during clearance and registration.
- Pay the EBSU Acceptance Fee
- Fee: ₦30,000 (non-refundable)
- Where: Only on the official EBSU portal
- Proof: Don’t forget to print your payment slip
This is your way of telling EBSU, “Yes, I’m ready to take this admission.”
Prepare Your Documents for Screening
Get your credentials ready. You’ll need:
- Original O’Level results (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB)
- Original JAMB result slip
- JAMB admission letter
- Birth certificate or declaration of age
- Local government identification letter
- Passport photographs
- Acceptance fee receipt
These documents will be checked during screening before you can move on to registration.
Pay Your School Fees and Register
Once you’re cleared, pay your tuition and register for your courses. At this point, you’re officially an EBSU student.
Beware of Admission Scammers
Every admission season, fraudsters appear, pretending to be “helpers” who can add your name to the list, for a fee. Please, ignore them. Admission at EBSU is transparent and merit-based. There are no backdoors, no hidden slots. If anyone asks you for money in exchange for admission, walk away. Protect yourself and your future.
What If Your Name Isn’t There Yet?
Not being on the merit list can hurt, but it doesn’t mean your dream is over. More lists will come, second batch, third batch, supplementary, and sometimes a VC list.
Many students eventually find their names in later batches. So, keep checking both the JAMB CAPS and the EBSU portal regularly. Your time may still come.
The Weight of This List
Every admission list carries stories. Behind each name is a family that sacrificed, a student that persevered, a dream that refused to die. For some, this is a way out of poverty. For others, it’s proof that hard work pays off. That’s why the release of the merit list is not just an announcement. It’s a celebration of resilience, faith, and fresh beginnings.
Conclusion
The EBSU Merit List for 2025/2026 is officially out, and it’s already changing lives. If you’ve been admitted, congratulations. Go ahead and accept your admission, pay your fees, prepare your documents, and step into the future you’ve been working towards.
If your name hasn’t appeared yet, don’t lose hope. More lists are coming. Stay calm, stay prepared, and keep checking. Above all, protect yourself from scammers and follow only the official processes. Admission into EBSU is earned, not bought.
With this release, a new class of EBSU students is born, ready to learn, grow, and shape tomorrow. Welcome to your new beginning.
