The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is a crucial step towards securing a place in Nigerian universities.
This guide will walk you through the JAMB registration process, ensuring you have all the necessary information and steps to complete it successfully.
JAMB is exclusively for candidates seeking admission into Nigerian universities.
Registration is conducted strictly at JAMB offices.
Candidates cannot apply for both JAMB DE and UTME in the same year.
The registration fee for DE is N3,500, with additional charges for those not taking the mock exam.
Obtaining Your National Identification Number (NIN)
A NIN is mandatory for JAMB registration.
Visit the nearest NIMC enrollment center to obtain your NIN, bringing required documents like your birth certificate and a passport photograph.
How to Create Your JAMB Profile
To create your profile, you first need to send your NIN to 55019 or 66019 in the format: NIN [space] Your 11-digit NIN number.
You’ll receive a confirmation code and a 10-digit profile code.
Purchasing a JAMB Registration E-Pin
You can purchase the e-Pin from JAMB-accredited banks, NIPOST offices, MMOs, MFBs, or online platforms.
The e-Pin grants you access to the online registration portal.
How to Pay for Your JAMB Registration
To pay, choose from bank payment, online payment, or POS payment.
Use your e-Pin for bank or online payments.
How to Complete Your Registration
To complete your registration at an Accredited CBT Centre, follow these steps:
- Bring your e-Pin, profile code, and confirmation code to a CBT centre.
- Undergo biometric enrollment, fill out the registration form, choose your examination town, and receive your registration printout.
Retrieving a Lost Profile Code or E-Pin
To retrieve, send [RESEND] to 55019 or 66019 for the profile code.
Also, send [UTMEPIN] or [DEPIN] to retrieve your e-PIN.
When preparing for the exam, utilize JAMB’s syllabus and past questions to guide your study.
You should also consider enrolling in a tutorial class or using online resources.
How to Check Your Exam Details and Print Your Exam Slip
Visit the JAMB website to print your examination slip a few weeks before the exam.
Enter your registration number or e-Pin to access the slip.
When the time comes for you to write the exams, arrive early at the exam center with your exam slip and a valid ID.
Follow the instructions given by the examiners and answer the questions to the best of your ability.
How to Check Your Results
To check your results, send ‘RESULT’ to 55019 to check your results via SMS.
Alternatively, check online by visiting the JAMB portal and entering your registration number.