JAMB CBT Centre | File Photo
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched a nationwide campaign to educate prospective 2026 UTME and Direct Entry candidates on key registration requirements.
The exercise formed part of activities for the board’s 2025 Customer Service Week.
Speaking at Government Science Technical College, Bwari, Abuja, JAMB nodal officer Elisabatu Jekada advised students to avoid errors that could affect their admission chances.
Jekada warned candidates to ensure that their names, dates of birth, and state and local government of origin match the details in the National Identification Number (NIN) database.
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She said the board does not collect biodata directly, adding that details supplied to the commission by candidates are what will be pulled by the board for registration.
She cautioned candidates to correct any mistakes with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) before beginning registration.
“While doing that, you must ensure that your details supplied to the Commission tally with those on your Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) result, because, the board does not directly collect candidates’ biodata, they are pulled from the NIMC database, and whatever details were supplied to the Commission by candidates are what will be pulled by the Board for your registration,” she said.
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“As such, you would do well to effect all necessary corrections with the Commission before registering for the UTME/DE, because, once you register with the wrong details, you cannot correct them thereafter.”
Clement Ojo of JAMB’s public affairs and protocol unit urged candidates to use personal SIM cards and email addresses, describing them as unique identifiers that cannot be replaced once used.
“Once you have obtained your personal phone number, email address and NIN, you should send an SMS – NIN (in capital letter), followed by your 11-digit NIN to either of the Board’s sort codes 55019 or 66019. e.g. NIN 00000011111 to 55019 or 66019 to generate your profile code,” Ojo explained.
“Once a profile code is generated, your biodata will be automatically retrieved from the NIMC platform, please note that profile code does not change once created.
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“As soon as that is achieved, you will need to proceed to the nearest JAMB office or any JAMB approved Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre to start your registration.
“At the centre, you will be requested to vend an e-PIN to be purchased from an authorised channels – approved commercial banks or accredited online financial vendors at the registration centres.
“A relevant registration template will be given to you, make sure that you fill it appropriately. Also, you should do well to cross-check every detail and ensure that they are all accurate before final submission, because once the application is submitted, it cannot be retrieved for corrections.”
Florence Makinde of the JAMB SERVICOM, who was the team lead, warned candidates against allowing any centre to force-register them if they experience biometric issues.
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In her words, “Do not allow any CBT centre to register you forcefully. Once you have difficulty registering as a result of biometrics, stop and visit the nearest JAMB office to complete your registration.
“Also ensure that a dual screen is used during registration, and confirm that your passport and biometrics are captured correctly.”
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Fatima Salami of the SERVICOM Unit clarified common error messages encountered during profile code generation and directed candidates with “Record Not Found” responses to validate their NIN at NIMC offices.
She further explained that a “Wrong Parameter” response means the command was entered incorrectly, and candidates should resend the correct format.
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She added that the message “Your NIN (has already been registered with GSM number” shows the candidate has previously created a profile code using that phone number, and must retrieve the same SIM to access it.
She said candidates who receive “Unable to verify your NIN at the moment” should wait and try again later.
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In Ogun State, coordinator Hakeem AbdulHameed reminded CBT centre operators that adherence to registration guidelines is “non-negotiable.”
He cautioned against extortion and urged candidates to consult JAMB’s Integrated Brochure and Syllabus System (IBASS) for correct subject combinations.
The sensitisation campaign was held simultaneously across several states including Anambra, Benue, Taraba, Akwa Ibom, Oyo, and Imo.
During the Owerri leg of the sensitisation, Blessing Effiong, SERVICOM head, advised students to avoid fraudsters promising “special centres” or assistance during the exams.
She said: “JAMB does not tolerate examination malpractice in any form. Our CCTV system monitors centres, biometric verification, and revalidation processes and this has made irregularities almost impossible.
“The best way to succeed is to study hard and follow the right procedures.”
The board urged all prospective candidates to rely solely on official communication channels as preparations for the 2026 registration exercise intensify.
