Getting your JAMB profile code is the first step in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration process.
This profile code is a unique 10-digit number assigned to each candidate, and you’ll need it to purchase the JAMB e-PIN, which enables you to complete your registration.
Here, we’ll guide you through every step to get your JAMB profile code and answer common questions about this important step.
What is a JAMB Profile Code?
A JAMB profile code is a 10-digit number that JAMB assigns to each candidate after they initiate the registration process.
This code acts as an identifier that is unique to you throughout the registration.
Once generated, your profile code allows you to buy the JAMB e-PIN, enabling you to proceed with your application.
Without a JAMB profile code, it is impossible to complete the registration, so it’s crucial to get it correctly.
Why Do You Need a JAMB Profile Code?
You need a JAMB profile code because it acts as the foundation of your entire JAMB registration process.
Not only does it let you purchase your e-PIN, but it also becomes part of your profile that JAMB keeps on file.
This code is a direct link to your application data, allowing JAMB to store, retrieve, and use your registration details for examination and admission processing.
Without it, your registration remains incomplete, and you won’t be able to sit for the UTME.
How Do You Get Your JAMB Profile Code?
To get your JAMB profile code, you need a mobile phone and a registered SIM card. Follow these steps:
- Open the messaging app on your mobile phone.
- Type your full name in the format “NIN [space] Your 11-digit NIN” (e.g. NIN 12345678901).
- Send the message to JAMB’s official short code, 55019 or 66019.
- After sending, you should receive a message from JAMB containing your unique 10-digit profile code.
Ensure that the phone number you use is active and registered in your name, as JAMB links this number to your profile.
Can You Get a JAMB Profile Code Without a National Identification Number (NIN)?
No, you cannot obtain a JAMB profile code without a NIN.
JAMB mandates the use of NIN for all candidates to promote accuracy and reduce cases of fraud and multiple registrations.
Your NIN links your JAMB registration to your official data on Nigeria’s national identity database, improving security and authenticity in the application process.
What Should You Do if You Don’t Receive Your Profile Code?
If you don’t receive your profile code after following the above steps, consider these possible issues:
- Network issues: Confirm that you have a strong network connection.
- Incorrect SMS format: Double-check the message format you sent.
- Insufficient airtime: Make sure you have at least ₦50 on your line for the SMS charge.
- SIM card registration: Confirm that your SIM is registered with your NIN. Retry the process after resolving any of these issues. If it still doesn’t work, contact JAMB support for further assistance.
Can You Retrieve Your JAMB Profile Code if You Lose It?
Yes, you can retrieve your JAMB profile code if you lose it.
Simply go to the messaging app on your phone and send RESEND to either 55019 or 66019 using the phone number linked to your JAMB profile.
JAMB will respond by sending your profile code again. Be sure to store this code safely for future use.
How Much Does It Cost to Get a JAMB Profile Code?
The cost of obtaining your JAMB profile code varies slightly depending on network charges, but you should have at least ₦50 on your line for the SMS.
This fee covers the cost of sending the text message, which JAMB requires for profile code retrieval.
Note that if you resend the request due to an error or network issue, you’ll incur additional charges.