To ensure a smooth and successful 2026 JAMB registration, here are the essential things you need to get ready:
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- National Identification Number (NIN): Get your NIN if you don’t have one, and ensure your details are correct.
- Active Phone Number: Use a phone number you’ll have access to throughout 2026, and ensure it’s properly registered.
- Valid Email Address: Create a valid and accessible email address, as it will be used throughout your admission journey.
- Passport Photograph: Prepare a recent passport photo that meets JAMB specifications. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
- O’Level Result: Have your WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB result ready, or be prepared to upload it immediately after release.
- Choice of Course and Institution: Decide on your preferred course and institution, considering factors like O’Level subject combination and institution cut-off marks.
- A-Level Results (for Direct Entry): Ensure you have valid A-Level or equivalent certificates. REGISTRATION ESSENTIALS
- Profile Code Generation: Send your NIN to 55019 or 66019 to generate a profile code.
- E-PIN Purchase: Buy an E-PIN from authorized channels, such as banks or online platforms.
- Registration at CBT Centre: Complete registration at a JAMB-approved CBT centre with dual-screen verification. IMPORTANT DATES
- E-PIN Distribution: Begins January 19th to January 26, 2026
- Registration Period: January 26, 2026 – February 28, 2026
- UTME Exam Dates: April 16-25, 2026
- Direct Entry Registration: March 2 – April 25, 2026 TIPS FOR SUCCESS
- Prepare early to avoid last-minute delays and errors.
- Ensure consistency in your personal data and biodata.
- Stay informed about JAMB updates and announcements.
- Practice past questions and build a steady study routine
