JAMB 2026 Registration: Everything You Need to Know

JAMB 2026 Registration Overview

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration is the first step toward gaining admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Getting it right is crucial — mistakes during registration can cost you dearly.

Registration Requirements

Before heading to a JAMB registration centre, ensure you have:

• NIN (National Identification Number): This is mandatory. Visit any NIMC office to enroll if you haven't already.
• Valid email address: Create a dedicated email you'll remember.
• Phone number: Must be active and linked to your NIN.
• Recent passport photograph: White background, taken within the last 3 months.
• O'Level results: WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB (or awaiting result).

Step-by-Step Registration Process

1. Create a JAMB profile: Send your NIN to 55019 via SMS from your registered phone number. You'll receive a profile code.
2. Get the JAMB e-PIN: Purchase from any accredited bank or through JAMB's website. The registration fee is typically ₦4,700.
3. Visit an accredited CBT centre: Go to any JAMB-approved centre with your profile code, e-PIN, and documents.
4. Complete biometrics: Your fingerprints and photograph will be captured.
5. Fill in your details: Course of study, institution choices, UTME subjects, and O'Level results.
6. Review and submit: Double-check all information before final submission.
7. Print your registration slip: Keep it safe — you'll need it on exam day.

Choosing Your Subjects

English is compulsory. Choose three additional subjects based on your intended course of study:

• Medicine/Pharmacy: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
• Engineering: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• Law: Literature, Government, CRS/Economics
• Accounting: Mathematics, Economics, Commerce/Government

Common Registration Mistakes to Avoid

1. Entering wrong O'Level results or exam numbers
2. Choosing the wrong subject combination for your intended course
3. Selecting oversubscribed universities without a backup plan
4. Not verifying your details before submission
5. Registering at unaccredited centres

After Registration

Once registered, the real work begins — preparation! Use the time between registration and the exam wisely. Get quality study materials from Primacy Ebooks and start your preparation immediately.