How to Register for JAMB Online

If you want admission into a Nigerian university, polytechnic, or college of education you must register for the JAMB UTME. This guide walks you through every step — from creating a profile and obtaining your NIN to buying the ePIN and printing your exam slip.

Quick overview — JAMB registration steps

1. Create a JAMB e-Facility profile (or obtain profile code via SMS).
2. Get or confirm your NIN (National Identification Number).
3. Purchase the JAMB ePIN (payment for registration).
4. Visit an accredited JAMB CBT centre for biometric capture and form completion.
5. Reprint your exam slip and check your exam date and venue.

Step 1 — Create your JAMB profile

Visit the official JAMB portal (jamb.gov.ng) and register an e-facility account. You’ll need a valid email address and a phone number.

Alternative (SMS method): Send NIN [your 11-digit NIN] to 55019 or 66019 to receive a profile code via SMS.

Step 2 — Obtain or confirm your NIN

Your NIN (National Identification Number) is required for JAMB registration. If you don’t have one, visit a NIMC enrolment centre to register. Make sure your name, date of birth and other personal details match your other documents.

Step 3 — Purchase the JAMB ePIN

The ePIN is the payment reference used to begin the registration. You can buy an ePIN at:

• Banks (select branches provide ePins).
• Mobile money operators and payment gateways (Remita, Interswitch where available).
• Accredited JAMB CBT centres (pay and register there).

Keep the ePIN receipt and SMS message safe — you will need the code during registration.

Step 4 — Visit an accredited JAMB CBT centre

After purchasing the ePIN, go to a JAMB-accredited CBT centre for the actual registration. At the centre:

• Provide your profile code and ePIN.
• Have your passport photo taken (some centres request a physical photo).
• Complete your details, choose your institutions and courses, and select an exam town.
• Have fingerprints and biometric data captured.

Confirm all details on the screen before the centre submits the form. Ask for a printout (e-slip) for your records.

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Step 5 — Reprint your exam slip

Before the test date, reprint your JAMB exam slip to confirm your exam date, venue and seat number. You can reprint from the JAMB portal or at the CBT centre.

Required documents and info

• Valid NIN.
• Active email address and phone number.
• JAMB profile code.
• ePIN payment receipt.
• Passport photograph (as required).
• O'Level result (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) or awaiting results details.

JAMB registration fee (2025)

Official fees vary slightly by year and CBT centre. Expect the total cost to include the JAMB registration fee plus CBT centre service charges — typically between ₦6,000 and ₦8,000 depending on the centre and additional services.

Helpful tips to avoid problems

• Double-check names and dates — mistakes are hard to fix.
• Register only at accredited CBT centres listed on JAMB’s site.
• Keep screenshots or printed receipts of your profile code and ePIN.
• Arrive early at your exam centre on test day with a printed slip and valid ID.
• Practice CBT questions and past papers to familiarize yourself with the test interface.

What to do if you encounter issues

For technical or registration problems contact JAMB support via the official portal contact channels or visit an accredited centre for assistance. Always use official JAMB communication channels to avoid scams.

Registering for JAMB is straightforward when you follow each step carefully: create your profile, obtain NIN, buy the ePIN, visit an accredited CBT centre to complete registration, and reprint your exam slip. Prepare early and keep your documents safe.

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