JAMB REGISTRATION AND UTME INFORMATION GUIDE
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO JAMB CANDIDATES
Candidates are strongly advised not to register for UTME and Direct Entry (DE) at the same time. If you register for UTME and subsequently obtain a qualification that makes you eligible for Direct Entry, you may request an upgrade from UTME to Direct Entry where applicable.
Candidates should also avoid submitting more than one application within the same examination year. Multiple registrations may result in the cancellation of the candidate’s applications and could attract further disciplinary or legal action.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates seeking admission into universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and other tertiary institutions are expected to meet the relevant entry requirements. Generally, candidates are expected to have at least five O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, depending on the programme and institution.
Some Colleges of Education may accept four relevant O’Level credits for specific education-related programmes. Candidates should carefully examine the requirements for their chosen institution and course before completing registration.
PROTECT YOUR JAMB ACCOUNT DETAILS
Candidates should take the security of their JAMB profile seriously. Never disclose your JAMB password to a CBT centre operator, cybercafé attendant or any other person.
During registration, a CBT operator should only need information required to complete the registration process, such as your:
Profile code
Email address
Registration number
Other registration information required by JAMB
HOW TO CREATE A JAMB PROFILE
Before purchasing your JAMB e-PIN or proceeding to registration, you must first create your JAMB profile.
Step 1: Get a Valid SIM
Every candidate should use a unique mobile number for the registration process. The telephone number used should belong to the candidate and should remain accessible throughout the admission process because JAMB may use it for important communication.
Step 2: Send Your NIN
Send your National Identification Number (NIN) to the designated JAMB short code.
The format: NIN 00123456789
The NIN must be sent from the candidate's unique mobile number to 55019 or 66019, according to the instructions applicable to the registration year.
Step 3: Receive Your Profile Code
After successfully sending the required information, JAMB will send a 10-character profile code to the candidate. Keep this code safe because it is connected to your JAMB application and may be required for subsequent registration and admission-related transactions.
Candidates are encouraged to retain the SIM card used for the registration process throughout the admission period.
PURCHASING THE JAMB e-PIN
After obtaining your JAMB profile code, proceed to an approved e-PIN sales outlet. Provide your profile code to the authorized seller and complete the required payment. The e-Pin should be delivered electronically to you, usually through the mobile number associated with your registration. Once you receive the e-PIN, take it to an accredited JAMB CBT centre to complete the registration process.
BIOMETRIC CAPTURE AND PHOTOGRAPH
During registration, the candidate must personally appear at the accredited CBT centre.
The registration process includes:
Ten-finger biometric capture
Live photograph
Personal information
Educational qualifications
Choice of institution
Choice of programme
UTME subject combinations
Once the biometric and other registration requirements have been successfully completed, the candidate can print the registration slip.
The biometric information captured during registration may also be required for subsequent JAMB transactions and examination verification.
BIOMETRIC VERIFICATION
Only candidates whose biometric information has been successfully captured and verified are permitted to participate in the UTME. Parents, guardians, or other representatives are not permitted to conduct personal JAMB transactions on behalf of a candidate. Where a candidate experiences a serious biometric problem that cannot be resolved at the registration centre, the matter should be referred through the appropriate JAMB channel or office. The original guide indicates that unresolved biometric issues were handled through JAMB Headquarters in Abuja and designated state offices.
GENERAL JAMB REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should follow these instructions carefully:
Create your JAMB profile before purchasing the e-PIN.
Use your own valid mobile number.
Keep your profile code confidential
Purchase the e-PIN only from an approved outlet.
Take the e-PIN to an accredited CBT centre.
Do not register more than once.
Do not give your JAMB password to CBT operators.
Appear personally for biometric capture.
Carefully review all information before submitting your registration.
Make sure your course and institution choices are correct.
Keep your registration slip safe after registration.
Ensure your O’Level results and other credentials are correctly entered.
The registration fee is generally non-refundable once payment and registration have been completed.
Candidates were also provided with an electronic copy of relevant JAMB materials, including the e-Syllabus and e-Brochure, while the prescribed reading text was supplied as part of the registration package described in the original guide.
HOW TO RECOVER A LOST PROFILE CODE
If you lose your JAMB profile code, you may use the recovery procedure provided by JAMB.
The original guide instructed candidates to send: RESEND to 55019 or 66019 from the registered telephone number. Candidates who forget their password can also follow the prescribed password recovery procedure by sending the appropriate message from the registered mobile number.
The original procedure specified: password [email address] as the format for requesting a password reset.
JAMB COMPLAINT AND SUPPORT SYSTEM
Candidates who encounter problems during registration or other JAMB processes can submit complaints through the Board's official support/ticketing platform.
The original guide directed candidates to: support.jamb.gov.ng or open a ticket with JAMB Support.
Candidates experiencing NIN-related problems are advised to use the appropriate complaint channel. Whenever submitting a complaint, candidates should provide accurate information and clearly explain the problem they are experiencing.
HOW TO CHECK JAMB ADMISSION STATUS
Candidates can use the approved JAMB platforms to check their admission status. The original guide referred candidates to the JAMB IBASS application for admission-related checking. Candidates should be extremely careful when dealing with individuals or cybercafés that request their passwords. No legitimate individual can secretly increase a candidate's JAMB score or guarantee admission through an unofficial payment.
Candidates should therefore avoid anyone promising:
Score upgrades
Guaranteed admission
Secret result alteration
Special admission slots
Illegal change of examination scores
Such claims should be treated with caution.
APPROVED e-PIN SALES OUTLETS
The original registration guide identified several categories of approved outlets where candidates could obtain their e-PINs.
These included:
Participating banks
NIPOST
Approved mobile money operators
Microfinance banks
Other approved online payment platforms
Candidates should always confirm that an outlet is officially approved before making payment.
INFORMATION FOR FOREIGN CANDIDATES
Candidates registering outside Nigeria may need to obtain guidance from Nigerian diplomatic missions or other approved JAMB registration points.
The original guide listed locations including:
Abidjan
Accra
Addis Ababa
Cameroon
Cotonou
Jeddah
Johannesburg
London
Berlin
Foreign candidates should obtain the applicable registration instructions for their country before commencing the process.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF BANKS AND APPROVED PAYMENT OUTLETS
Participating banks and authorized outlets are expected to assist candidates with the payment and e-PIN process.
Their responsibilities include:
Collecting the candidate's profile code.
Receiving the required registration payment.
Sending the candidate's e-PIN electronically.
Providing approved payment facilities such as POS where applicable.
Issuing evidence of payment.
Ensuring that the candidate receives the correct e-PIN.
An e-PIN should not simply be written on paper and handed to a candidate as though it were an ordinary receipt.
RECOVERING A LOST e-PIN
If an e-PIN is lost, candidates should use the official recovery procedure.
The original guide stated that candidates could send: UTMEPIN or DEPIN to 55019 or 66019 from the unique mobile number used during registration. Candidates should keep their payment details and registration information safe until the process is completed.
JAMB CBT REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
After purchasing your e-PIN, visit an accredited JAMB Computer-Based Test centre. The candidate is expected to appear personally and provide the necessary registration information. The CBT centre will assist with the electronic registration process.
The process generally includes:
Presenting your profile code.
Providing your e-PIN.
Capturing your photograph.
Capturing your ten fingerprints.
Entering personal details.
Selecting preferred institutions.
Selecting preferred courses/programmes.
Entering O’Level results or relevant qualifications.
Providing previous institution information where required for Direct Entry.
Selecting UTME subjects.
Selecting the preferred examination town for the mock examination where applicable.
Reviewing the information entered.
Confirming the registration using the candidate's fingerprint.
Printing the registration slip.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT REGISTER OUTSIDE AN ACCREDITED CENTRE
JAMB registration should not be completed through unauthorized or offline registration arrangements.
Candidates should use only:
JAMB-accredited CBT centres
Approved JAMB registration points
Designated JAMB offices where applicable
Always confirm that the CBT centre you intend to use is accredited.
REGISTRATION FOR BLIND CANDIDATES
Blind candidates are expected to indicate their status during registration.
The available examination arrangements described in the original guide included options such as:
CBT
Read Examination Aloud
The guide listed examination locations for blind candidates including:
Abuja
Bauchi
Benin
Ekiti
Enugu
Kano
Kebbi
Lagos
Oyo
Plateau
Yola
Candidates requiring special examination arrangements should clearly indicate their needs during registration.
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR DEAF OR MUTE CANDIDATES
Candidates who are deaf or mute are expected to indicate their status during the registration process. The appropriate special indicator should be selected so that the Board can make the necessary examination arrangements.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A BIOMETRIC PROBLEM
Candidates whose fingerprints cannot be properly captured or verified should not rely on unofficial solutions. The original guide directed candidates with unresolved biometric challenges to JAMB Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja. The guide also stated that biometric verification remained compulsory, and that examination arrangements could be made through the appropriate JAMB channels. Candidates should therefore seek help through official JAMB offices rather than paying unauthorized individuals to manipulate or bypass biometric requirements.
MOCK EXAMINATION
The mock examination is optional. Candidates interested in participating in the mock examination should indicate their interest during registration. Where the mock examination is assigned to a candidate, an approved CBT centre may collect the applicable mock examination fee. Only accredited CBT centres should be used for the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT JAMB
What is the purpose of JAMB?
JAMB conducts the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which serves as an important part of the admission process into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Candidates seeking admission through UTME generally need to participate in the examination and meet the requirements of their chosen institutions and programmes.
What does UTME mean?
UTME means Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. It is the examination administered to candidates seeking admission into eligible tertiary institutions through the UTME admission route.
What is CBT?
CBT means Computer-Based Test. Instead of answering questions on printed examination papers, candidates answer questions using a computer.
What are the advantages of CBT?
Computer-based testing can make examination administration more organized and can provide computerized delivery, timing and submission of answers. It can also make it easier for candidates to move between questions and review answers within the permitted examination period.
What is an e-UTME?
The term e-UTME refers to an electronic or computer-based version of the UTME. The candidate receives questions through a computer system and submits answers electronically.
Where can I write the JAMB examination?
JAMB CBT examination centres are available across the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory. Candidates should select an appropriate town or location during registration and should subsequently check the official examination details on their registration slip.
How many candidates use one computer?
CBT arrangement allows for one candidate using one computer at a time.
Are there international JAMB centres?
International examination/registration locations are in countries including:
United Kingdom
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Republic of Benin
Cameroon
Ghana
International candidates should confirm the available centre and registration arrangement applicable to their year of examination.
How do I pay for JAMB registration?
Candidates are expected to follow the approved payment process on JAMB website, obtain their profile code, purchase the e-PIN through an authorized outlet, and complete registration at an accredited CBT centre.
Where can I find the JAMB syllabus?
Candidates should use the official JAMB syllabus and brochure applicable to their examination year. The original guide also referenced the JAMB website as a source of examination information.
How many subjects will I write?
The original guide stated that candidates would write four subjects.
These consisted of:
English Language
Three other subjects related to the candidate's chosen field of study
The exact subject combination depends on the candidate's intended course and should be confirmed from the applicable JAMB brochure and syllabus.
How many questions are there?
According to the original guide:
English Language had 100 questions
Each of the other three subjects had 50 questions each
This produced a total of 400 questions.
What is the maximum JAMB score?
The original guide stated that the maximum UTME score is 400.
How long is the examination?
Candidates should follow the examination duration displayed by JAMB for their particular examination year. The computer system controls examination timing, and candidates should manage their time carefully.
What happens if there is a power failure?
Candidates should remain calm and follow the instructions of examination officials. The CBT system and examination centre are expected to have arrangements for handling technical or power-related interruptions. Candidates should not attempt to leave the examination hall unless instructed to do so by authorized officials.
Can I change an answer?
Where the examination system permits it, candidates can move between questions and review their responses before submitting the examination. Candidates should use the remaining examination time to check their answers carefully.
Can I skip a difficult question?
Yes, within the functionality permitted by the examination system, a candidate may move past a difficult question and return to it later. A good strategy is to answer questions you know first and return to difficult questions if time remains.
Will I see the remaining time?
The computer-based examination system displays a timer, so candidates can monitor the amount of time remaining. Candidates should continuously manage their time rather than spending too long on one question.
Can I take my phone into the examination hall?
No.
Candidates should not bring mobile phones or other prohibited electronic devices into the examination environment. The original guide also specifically warned against wristwatches and other unauthorized electronic devices.
Can I bring a notebook?
Candidates should follow the instructions provided by JAMB and examination officials regarding materials permitted inside the examination hall. Unauthorized materials should not be brought into the examination room.
Can I use a calculator?
Only authorized calculators approved by JAMB should be taken into the examination hall.
Can I bring food into the examination hall?
Food or drinks are not permitted inside the examination room.
Can I leave during the examination?
Candidates should remain in the examination area unless permitted by an authorized examination official. Any request to leave should be handled according to the Centre's examination procedures.
Can I practise before the examination?
Yes. Candidates are encouraged to practise with computer-based examination materials before the actual UTME if they are not familiar with CBT.
Practice can help candidates become comfortable with:
Using a computer
Selecting answers
Moving between questions
Reviewing responses
Managing examination time
Will I receive my results after the examination?
Candidates should use the official JAMB result-checking channels to access their examination results when they are released. Candidates should avoid unofficial websites or individuals claiming to have special access to examination results.
Does JAMB use audio or visual materials?
The original guide indicated that candidates may encounter audio-visual materials where applicable to the examination. Candidates should follow the instructions provided by the computer system and examination officials.
Do I need programming knowledge to write CBT?
No. CBT simply means that the examination is delivered through a computer. A candidate does not need to be a computer programmer to participate. Basic familiarity with using a computer is nevertheless helpful.
What time should I arrive at the examination centre?
Candidates should arrive early. The original guide advised candidates to arrive as early as 6:30 am, if examination is at 7:00am. Arriving early gives candidates sufficient time to locate their centre, complete verification, and prepare for the examination.
What happens if I arrive late?
Candidates should avoid lateness at all costs.
The original guide stated that candidates arriving more than 30 minutes after the examination had commenced would not be admitted.
Candidates should therefore leave home early enough to account for transportation delays, traffic, and other unforeseen circumstances.
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