JAMB Registration 2026 – How to Create Profile, Buy PIN and Register

Are you preparing for the 2025 JAMB UTME or Direct Entry? Getting your registration right is the first step toward securing admission into your dream university, polytechnic, or college of education.

Many candidates often make mistakes during profile creation, e-PIN purchase, or CBT centre registration. This detailed guide explains every step, from creating your JAMB profile to buying your e-PIN and registering correctly.

Why Getting It Right Matters

Your JAMB registration number is needed for admission screening and correction of details.
Errors in profile details can cause disqualification or result mismatches.
JAMB requires all candidates to use their unique phone number and valid NIN.
Registering early prevents network congestion and last-minute mistakes.

Step 1: Check Requirements and Prepare Documents

Before starting your registration, make sure the following are ready:

National Identification Number (NIN): Required for all JAMB candidates.
Unique phone number: Must not be used by another candidate.
Valid email address and functional SIM card.
O’Level result (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) or “Awaiting Result.”
Recent passport photograph (for biometric capture at the CBT centre).

Age Requirement: You must be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2025 to register for the UTME.

Step 2: How to Create Your JAMB Profile Code

The profile code is your unique identification with JAMB. Without it, you cannot buy your e-PIN or register.

How to Generate Your Profile Code

Send an SMS from your unique phone number using this format: NIN [space] your 11-digit NIN.
Example: NIN 00123456789.
Send to 55019 or 66019.
You’ll receive a 10-digit Profile Code via SMS, keep it safe.

Tips

Ensure your NIN details (name, DOB) match your intended JAMB details.
Use a phone number you’ll always have access to.
Do not share your profile code with anyone.

Step 3: Purchase Your JAMB e-PIN

The e-PIN is your official access to complete JAMB registration. Without it, the process stops.

Where to Buy the e-PIN

Accredited banks nationwide (e.g. Access, Zenith, UBA, etc.).
Online payment via the official JAMB portal.
Authorized POS or mobile money operators.

How to Pay

Provide your profile code at the point of payment.
Pay the registration fee (approximately ₦3,500 + ₦500 for reading text + ₦700 service charge).
You will receive a confirmation SMS containing your e-PIN.

Note: Only buy from approved vendors. Fake or used e-PINs will invalidate your registration.

Step 4: Register at an Accredited CBT Centre

After obtaining your profile code and e-PIN, visit a JAMB-accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre to complete your registration.

What Happens at the CBT Centre

Provide your profile code and e-PIN to the operator.
Your biometric data (fingerprints and photograph) will be captured.
Enter your personal details, choice of schools, and course preferences.
Choose your exam town and subject combination.
Confirm all entries before fingerprint submission.

Once registration is complete, the centre will print your JAMB Registration Slip, which contains your registration number, exam subjects, and personal information.

Step 5: After Registration — What Next?

1. Print and Keep Your Registration Slip

Your slip is proof of registration and will be required on exam day and during admission screening.

2. Reprint Exam Slip

Closer to the exam date, JAMB will release the official exam slip showing your date, time, and venue. Log in to your JAMB profile to print it once it’s available.

3. Upload Awaiting Results

If you registered with “Awaiting Result,” log into your JAMB portal later to upload your results once released.

4. Mock UTME (Optional)

If you paid for the Mock UTME, JAMB will notify you of the schedule via SMS or your profile dashboard.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using another person’s phone number or NIN for registration.
Buying an e-PIN from an unapproved source.
Registering at an unaccredited CBT centre.
Entering incorrect personal details or subject combinations.
Waiting until the final week to register.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I register online from home?

No. Final registration must be done physically at an accredited CBT centre for biometric capture.

What if I lose my profile code or e-PIN?

Send RESEND to 55019 or 66019 to retrieve your profile code. For e-PIN, send UTMEPIN to the same number.

Can I change my institution or course after registration?

Yes. JAMB allows change of course/institution after the exam — but it comes with an additional fee and limited windows.

What is the registration deadline?

For 2026, registration runs from January 15 to February 26, 2026 (subject to official confirmation by JAMB).

Final Word

Registering for JAMB is simple when you follow the right steps: create your profile correctly, buy the e-PIN from an authorized source, and complete registration at a CBT centre. Avoid shortcuts, double-check your details, and prepare adequately for the exam.

Good luck! May your 2025 JAMB journey be smooth and successful.

Haurna

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JAMB Registration 2026 – How to Create Profile, Buy PIN and Register

Why Getting It Right Matters

Step 1: Check Requirements and Prepare Documents