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JAMB Registration Requirements and Procedures
JAMB Registration Requirements and Procedures; https-jamb-gov-ng
To register for the JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) examination, candidates need to obtain a National Identification Number (NIN), create a JAMB profile, purchase an e-PIN, and then visit an accredited CBT center to complete the registration. They will also need a valid email address and phone number for communication.
Here's a detailed breakdown of the requirements and procedures:
1. Requirements:
National Identification Number (NIN):This is mandatory for all candidates.
JAMB Profile:Candidates need to create a JAMB profile by sending their NIN to a designated JAMB SMS code.
JAMB e-PIN:This is purchased from authorized vendors like banks or online platforms.
Valid Email Address and Phone Number:These are crucial for communication and profile creation.
O'level/A'level Results:Candidates need to upload their results if available, or they can be uploaded later.
Passport Photograph:A recent passport photograph with a white background is required.
Choice of Institutions and Courses:Candidates need to select their preferred institutions and courses of study.
Choice of Examination Town:Candidates need to select their preferred examination town for the UTME.
Biometric Capture:Biometric data (fingerprints) will be captured at the accredited CBT center.
2. Procedures:
Obtain NIN:If you don't have a NIN, visit a NIMC enrolment center to obtain one.
Create JAMB Profile:Send your NIN to 55019 or 66019 (e.g., NIN 12345678901) to receive a profile code.
Purchase JAMB e-PIN:Acquire the e-PIN from authorized vendors.
Visit Accredited CBT Center:Go to a JAMB-accredited CBT center with your e-PIN, NIN, and other required documents.
Complete Registration:The CBT center officials will assist you in completing the registration and capturing your biometric data.
Print Registration Slip:After completing the registration, print your examination slip.
3. Important Considerations:
Age Requirement:Candidates must be at least 16 years old in the year of admission.
Biometric Verification:Ensure your biometric data is captured correctly, as it will be used for verification on exam day.
Exam Slip:Keep your exam slip safe and bring it on the day of the exam.
Review Entries:Carefully review all your entries before submitting your registration.
JAMB Regularization:If you have an admission but lack a JAMB admission letter, you may need to apply for JAMB regularization.
Direct Entry:Direct Entry candidates also need to register with JAMB and provide relevant documents like the previous institution's admission letter.
The JAMB registration in Nigeria will start on Saturday 19th, February and end on Saturday 26th March.
The JAMB examination will take take place from Friday 6th to Monday 16th May . The JAMB mock examination date is Saturday 9th April .
Registration for the Joint Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam is through the creation of a profile code by sending your NIN number to ‘55019‘ or ‘66019’ as a text message.
Dial *55019*1*NIN# or *66019*1*NIN# to get your ten (10) digits JAMB profile code.
NIN is an eleven (11) digit code that stands for National Identification number.
The amount for the JAMB registration is four thousand and seven hundred naira (₦4,700).
O’level is your senior secondary school leaving certificate result. An example is your WAEC and NECO results.
You can register for the JAMB examination using awaiting results if you are still in Senior Secondary School. You would be able to upload your result to the JAMB portal when your O’levl is out.
A’level result is an advance secondary school result for direct entry applicants.
JAMB E-pin
The JAMB ePin is a unique token you will purchase for your JAMB registration.
Here is a breakdown of the JAMB ePin.
JAMB ePin = ₦3,500
Reading Text = ₦500
CBT Registration Fee = ₦700
Biodata
JAMB biodata is a form that contains your personal information;