The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) has released detailed guidelines for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination(UTME) registration process, along with a list of common challenges candidates may encounter.
The announcement, made via the official JAMB X handle on Sunday, December 7,2025,aims to assist prospective candidates in preparing for the upcoming registration.
JAMB gave the procedure for registration as “Candidates should ensure their personal details, including National Identification Number (NIN), email, and A-Level results, are accurate before generating a profile code.”
It urged the candidates to send their 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 (e.g., NIN 00000011111 to 55019/66019) and that,once a profile code is generated, it cannot be changed.
JAMB said biodata is automatically retrieved from NIMC, while after generation, candidates are advised to proceed to the nearest JAMB office or any approved CBT Centre to begin registration.
It said E-PINs must be purchased only from authorised channels, such as banks, online platforms, or vendors at the registration centres.
JAMB further advised candidates to
ensure that the correct registration template is provided and all details are accurate before final submission at the centre.
It emphasised the importance of accurate data, warning that mismatched information could lead to complications.
