The step-by-step guide on how to register for JAMB 2026 can be accessed below.
Newsone Nigeria reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released a detailed guide for candidates preparing to register for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
This is outlined by the board, which includes the required steps, important warnings, and common challenges encountered during profile code generation.
The update was published on the Board’s official X handle.
In the announcement, JAMB emphasised that candidates must ensure all personal information—especially those linked to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)—are accurate before registration begins.
Profile Code Generation
“Ensure your details on NIMC and others, i.e., O’Level/A-Level results, are the same. Send: NIN (leave one space) your 11-digit NIN number to 55019 or 66019. For example, NIN 00000011111 to 55019/66019,” it stated.
JAMB further warned that once a profile code is generated, it cannot be changed, as the candidate’s biodata is automatically retrieved from NIMC’s database.
Here is the step-by-step jamb 2026 registration procedure:
The Board outlined the following steps:
1. Visit an approved centre:
Candidates are to proceed to the nearest JAMB office or an accredited CBT centre to begin registration.
2. E-PIN vending:
Candidates should only purchase e-PINs from authorised channels such as banks, approved vendors, and recognised online platforms.
3. Use the correct template:
JAMB stressed: “Ensure that you are given the correct registration template to fill out.”
4. Final submission:
All applicants must cross-check and confirm every detail before final submission at the centre.
Important Tips for Candidates
JAMB also issued several precautionary guidelines:
1. Candidates should make all necessary corrections with NIMC early (name, date of birth, gender, state of origin) and confirm that the updates reflect on their NIMC portal.
2. GSM numbers and email addresses used for registration are unique identifiers—they must be functional, correct, and not shared.
3. Candidates experiencing biometric issues must visit the nearest JAMB office.
4. A dual-screen system must be used during registration so candidates can verify their photographs and biometric data in real time.
Common Challenges in Profile Code Generation, Solution
JAMB also addressed the most frequent errors students face:
1. “Record Not Found”
Solution: Visit the nearest NIMC office for validation.
2. “Wrong Parameter”
This means the message format was incorrect.
Solution: Resend using the correct format: NIN 00000011111.
3. “Your NIN has already been registered with GSM number…”
This indicates a previous profile code request.
Solution: Retrieve the SIM card originally used and resend the request.
4. “Unable to verify your NIN at the moment [NIMC: UNKNOWN]”
Solution: Wait and try again later.
Meanwhile, Newsone reports that the 2026 JAMB UTME form will be on sale from January to March 2026.
