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JAMB Releases 2026 UTME Registration Guidelines

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As preparations for next year’s admission cycle intensify, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has unveiled the registration guidelines for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), detailing crucial steps candidates must follow, along with possible challenges.

The announcement which was made known through JAMB’s official X handle on Sunday, aims to assist prospective candidates in preparing for the 2026 registration.

According to the announcement, “Candidates should ensure their personal details, including National Identification Number (NIN), email, and A-Level results, are accurate before generating a profile code.”

The prospective candidates are urged to send their 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 (for instance, NIN 00000011111 to 55019/66019).

JAMB in the announcement emphasised that once a profile code is generated, it cannot be changed, and biodata is automatically retrieved from NIMC.

Hence, candidates should then proceed to the nearest JAMB office or any approved CBT Centre to begin registration.

The board exzplained that E-PINs must be purchased only from authorised channels, such as banks, online platforms, or vendors at the registration centres.

Candidates must ensure that the correct registration template is provided and all details are accurate before final submission at the centre.

Besides, JAMB emphasised the importance of accurate data, warning that mismatched information could lead to complications.

“Candidates should make all necessary corrections with NIMC early and confirm that the changes have been reflected on their portal before registration (For instance, Name, Date of Birth, Gender, State of Origin).

GSM numbers and email addresses are unique identifiers; they cannot be changed or shared and must be functional before registration,” the statement reads in part.

In addition, JAMB noted that candidates who encounter biometric issues during registration should visit the nearest JAMB office. No CBT centre should register a candidate forcefully.

Potential candidates are to ensure a dual screen is used during registration and confirm that your passport photograph and biometrics are captured correctly.

Moreover, JAMB emphasised some issues candidates would experience during profile code generation, such as “Error 550/66019: Indicates an incorrectly formatted request; candidates should use the correct command (e.g., NIN 00000011111 to 55019/66019).

“Number Already Registered: Suggests the phone number is linked to another profile; candidates should retrieve the SIM card or use a new number.

“Unable to Verify NIN: Candidates are advised to wait and retry later.”

The JAMB 2026 UTME form will be on sale from Friday, January 31, 2026, until Saturday, March 8, 2026.

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