Young school leavers and/or those seeking admission into tertiary institutons (universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, etc), be informed that the 2025/2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) exercise is here. In this post, you shall be hinted at the latest step-by-step guide to ensure a seamless registration process.
Why Pay Close Attention to Your JAMB Registration?
Basically, JAMB registration involves generating a JAMB profile, buying an e-PIN, and concluding the registration at a Computer-BasedTest(CBT) center. The registration should be taken seriously because very vital information, such as your bio-data, as well as National Identity Number(NIN), and other sensitive information can easily be phished by fraudsters during registration.
Apart from phishing attacks, it is during registration that candidates choose their courses and preferred institutions. So, candidates are to provide accurate information and ensure that the information provided is properly captured. Also, it’s those that completed their JAMB registration, that will be eligible to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination(UTME).
JAMB Registration Process; Step-by-step Guide
- National Identity Number(NIN)
The first step is to get your National Identity Number(NIN), the NIN is obligatory for JAMB registration. No one can register for JAMB without it. With your passport photograph, birth certificate, and local government certificate of origin/identification; you can obtain NIN at the National Identity Management Commission offices or accredited centers. Skip this step if you already have NIN.
- Generate Your JAMB Profile
The next step is to create a JAMB profile using your NIN. This is done by sending a text message to 55019 or 66019.
Example: Text NIN 01234567890 and send it to 55019 or 66019.
As soon as you send the text, you will receive a 10-digit Profile Code which you use to buy your JAMB e-PIN. Please keep the profile code safe.
- Purchase the JAMB e-PIN
Having generated the profile code in step 2 above, the next procedure is to buy the e-PIN. The e-PIN which costs ₦4,000.00 ( that is, ₦3,500.00 for the form and ₦500 for the recommended reading text) will be sent to your phone number or email address immediately after payment is made. The e-PIN can be purchased at a JAMB accredited bank, via online payment at the JAMB portal. It is equally available at NIPOST, POS terminals at JAMB accredited centers, and from authorized Mobile Money Operators(MMOs).
- Proceed to the Accredited CBT Centre to Complete the Registration
With your profile code and e-PIN ready with you, proceed to any accredited CBT center to complete your registration. At the center;
- Key in your bio-data(name, date of birth, etc), contact information, etc.
- Choose your preferred institutions and courses.
- Ensure that your fingerprints and photograph are captured.
- Obtain your JAMB registration slip, which bears your registration number.
- Collect the Recommended Use of English Reading Text
Just like the famous “Last Days at Forcados High School” which was the first recommended Use of English novel, JAMB recommends a particular novel for Use of English. Ensure that you collect this text at the registration center.
Mistakes to Avoid During Registration
- Inaccurate information: There should be no mismatch between your registered name and the name on your credentials.
- Registrating at an unaccredited center: This is a very costly mistake that should be avoided. Please ensure that you register at an accredited CBT center. Beware of fraudsters!
- Late Registration: Please don’t make this mistake, avoid last minute rush. It is during this rush hour that most CBT centers are crowded. Candidates are eager to complete their registration, but errors are inevitable as most people may not have time to double-check their information before submission.
- Misplaced e-PIN, Profile Code, etc. Safeguard your documents against loss or misplacement.
- Using another person’s phone number and email address: It is advisable, that candidates should use their personal phone numbers and email address to ensure hassle-free communication.
- Neglecting deadlines and/or deadlines: During and after registration, please stay tuned for the latest updates and deadlines, and act accordingly.
Conclusion
Carefully follow the steps outlined above to complete an error-free JAMB registration. It’s very true that, mistakes are part of life, but certain mistakes can cost us dearly, like making a mistake during JAMB registration. Such a mistake can hinder or delay your admission. Please avoid mistakes.
The steps for JAMB registration are not difficult. Starts with getting a NIN, generating a profile, then purchasing an e-PIN, and finally completing the registration at an accredited CBT center. Once done with the registration; it is important that candidates start using the recommended novel, past question papers, and JAMB syllabus to prepare for the highly competitive UTME.