How to Register for JAMB UTME
A step-by-step guide to completing your JAMB UTME registration — from NIN verification to exam centre selection.
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What is JAMB UTME Registration?
JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) UTME registration is the compulsory process every candidate must complete before sitting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. This guide walks you through every step.
Before You Begin: What You Need
Before starting registration, ensure you have:
- Your National Identification Number (NIN) — this is mandatory. If you don't have one, visit the nearest NIMC office.
- Valid email address — a dedicated email you can access easily.
- Phone number — active Nigerian phone number.
- Passport photograph — white background, formal attire.
- O'Level results — WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB (if you already have results).
- Registration fee — currently ₦5,000 (confirm the current fee on the official JAMB portal).
Step 1: Purchase JAMB e-PIN
- Visit any accredited JAMB CBT centre or bank branch selling the JAMB e-PIN.
- Alternatively, purchase directly on the JAMB e-Facility portal at efacility.jamb.gov.ng.
- Keep your e-PIN safe — you will need it throughout the registration process.
Step 2: Create a JAMB Profile
If you have not previously created a JAMB profile, visit the JAMB e-Facility portal and register your profile. You will need to:
Regulatory Advisory Note
Guidance published in this handbook is compiled directly from official university senate publications, JAMB IBASS syllabuses, and Federal Ministry of Education policy releases. Final binding admission offers and registrations must be confirmed through accredited JAMB CBT centres and official university portals.
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