- Welcome to studentportals.com.ng. JAMB 2026 Registration: Full Guide By Prudent Joshua (Simple Step-By-Step Instructions Every Candidate Must Follow)
Every year when it is time for JAMB registration, many students begin to panic. I always get messages from candidates asking the same questions over and over again. Some say they do not understand how to generate their profile code. Some say their NIN is not responding. Some complain about biometric issues. Some say they are afraid of making mistakes.
As someone who has been guiding students for many years through Studentportals.com.ng, I decided to write this full guide for the 2026 JAMB registration. I want you to read it with your mind at peace. Take your time. Do not rush. I will explain everything in very simple English that even a child in primary school can understand.
My aim is to make sure that no candidate is confused. I also want parents, guardians and even teachers to understand the process clearly so they can help their children or students.
I will write from my experience, what I have seen, and what JAMB has clearly stated. I will also add useful tips that will save you from trouble later. If you follow everything here, your JAMB 2026 registration will be smooth.
Let us begin.
Understanding the JAMB 2026 Registration Process
The registration has five main parts:
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Profile Code Generation
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Going to JAMB Office or CBT Centre
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Buying your JAMB e-PIN
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Filling the official registration template
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Completing your registration and confirming everything
After these five parts, you are done.
But before I go into details, let me explain something very important.
JAMB wants your details to match your NIMC information. That means the name on your NIN, your date of birth, your state of origin, your gender, and every other detail must match what you will use in your JAMB form. If they do not match, there will be problems. And those problems can delay you.
That is why the first thing you must do is to make sure your NIN details are correct.
1. Profile Code Generation (The First Step)
This is the most important part of the entire JAMB registration. Without the profile code, nothing can happen.
JAMB uses your profile code to bring out your information from NIMC. That is why you must start here.
How to Generate Your JAMB Profile Code
To generate your profile code:
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Open the message app on your phone
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Type NIN
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Leave one space
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Type your 11-digit NIN number
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Send it to 55019 or 66019
For example:
NIN 00000011111
Send to 55019 or 66019
After sending the message, JAMB will reply with your profile code. This is usually a ten-digit number. Keep it safe. Take a screenshot. Write it somewhere. This code is like your ID throughout the registration.
Very Important Things You Must Know About Profile Code
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Once the profile code is created, you cannot change it.
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Your biodata will be pulled from NIMC automatically.
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If there is any mistake on your NIN, the same mistake will show in your JAMB record.
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JAMB will not edit NIMC details for you. Only NIMC can correct your name, date of birth, gender, or state of origin.
Common Problems People Face During Profile Code Generation
From experience, these are the most common issues:
A. “Record Not Found”
This means your NIN has not been validated.
Solution:
Go to the nearest NIMC office for validation.
B. “Wrong Parameter” Message
This means you sent the message in the wrong format.
Solution:
Send it again in this correct way:
NIN 00000011111 to 55019 or 66019
C. “Your NIN Has Already Been Registered With GSM Number…”
This means you used another phone number before to generate a profile code.
Solution:
Use the same phone number you used before.
Retrieve the SIM if you lost it.
Do not use a different phone number because it will never work.
D. “Unable To Verify Your NIN At The Moment”
This happens when the system is not responding.
Solution:
Wait and try again later.
I have seen candidates panic when they see these messages. Do not panic. These problems are normal. Once you follow the solutions, everything will work.
2. Visit a JAMB Office or an Approved CBT Centre
After generating your profile code, the next step is simple. You must go to the nearest JAMB office or any JAMB-approved CBT centre. These are the only places where you can complete the registration.
Never go to someone by the roadside. Never go to a cybercafé that is not approved. Always look for a place with the official JAMB sticker.
When you get there, they will ask for:
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Your profile code
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Your e-PIN (if you already bought it)
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Your email address
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Your phone number
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Your O’Level results or details
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Your registration template (if they gave you one earlier)
3. Buying Your JAMB e-PIN (e-PIN Vending)
Before the centre can register you, you must buy your e-PIN. The e-PIN is what allows the system to open your registration portal.
You can buy your e-PIN from:
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Banks
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Online platforms
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JAMB vendors at CBT centres
Make sure you buy from authorised places. Fake e-PINs exist, and some students fall into traps every year.
Keep your e-PIN safe. You will use it only once.
4. The JAMB Template (Do Not Rush This Part)
This is one step many candidates ignore, and it causes problems later.
Before the final registration, you must fill out the official JAMB registration template. This template helps you practise what you will submit. It is like a draft. It allows you to review your school choices, course choices, and personal information before the CBT centre uploads anything.
Ask the CBT centre to give you the correct template. Fill it at home if possible, not under pressure. Fill it slowly.
Things in the template include:
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Your full name
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Your date of birth
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Your state and local government area
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Course choice
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Institution choice
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O’Level subjects and grades
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Email address
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Phone number
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Disability status (if any)
Make sure everything is correct.
This is the stage where you can change your mind. After final registration, anything that must be corrected will cost more money.
5. Completing Your Registration
After filling the template, go back to the CBT centre.
They will type everything into the system while you watch. They will take your passport photograph. They will capture your fingers for biometrics. Everything must be done in your presence.
What You Must Do Before They Submit Your Form
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Check your name spelling
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Check your date of birth
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Check your course
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Check your school
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Check your O’Level subjects
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Check your gender
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Check your state
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Check your local government
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Check everything again
Once they submit it, mistakes become harder to correct and will cost money.
Most importantly, do not allow anyone to register you without biometric capture.
JAMB will not accept registration without biometrics.
Important Tips All Candidates Must Follow
These are the tips JAMB has given, and I strongly support every one of them.
A. Make Corrections With NIMC Early
If your NIN has mistakes, correct them now. Not during the rush. Not at the last minute.
Correct your:
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Name
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Date of birth
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Gender
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State of origin
After correction, wait for NIMC to update your records. Then generate your profile code.
B. Your GSM Number and Email Address Are Unique
The phone number you use is tied to your profile forever. You cannot share it. You cannot change it. You cannot borrow someone’s number.
Use only a phone number that you can keep for many years.
Your email must also be correct. Do not use someone else’s email.
C. If You Have Biometric Issues
Some candidates have biometric problems because of injuries, handwork, or natural conditions.
If the CBT centre cannot capture your biometrics, go to the nearest JAMB office.
Do not allow any centre to forcefully register you without proper biometrics. It will cause problems on the examination day.
D. Make Sure a Dual Screen Is Used During Registration
A dual screen means you can see what the operator is typing. Do not allow them to hide the computer from you.
Watch the screen. Make sure everything is correct.
Extra Guidance From My Experience
I have helped many candidates register for JAMB across the years. These are some personal things I have noticed that I want you to learn from.
1. Do Not Rush Because of Friends
Every year, some candidates rush because their friends have started registration. This leads to mistakes. Work at your own pace.
2. Keep All Documents Safe
Keep your:
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NIN slip
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e-PIN
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Profile code
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O’Level results
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Email password
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Phone number active
Do not lose any of them.
3. Use Only One Name Pattern
If your name is “Joy Michael Peter”
Do not write “Joy Peter Michael” anywhere else.
Use one arrangement only.
4. Do Not Use Fancy Email Names
Avoid emails like:
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badboymoney@gmail
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swagking123@
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girlbosslover@
Use a simple email like:
yourname@gmail.com
yourfullname@yahoo.com
It looks more serious and saves you embarrassment.
5. Do Not Allow Anyone to Choose a Course for You
Read about the course. Think about what you want. Talk to someone older. Do not follow friends.
Some courses require certain O’Level subjects. Make sure you meet the requirements before choosing.
6. Do Not Use Random Information Just to Finish Registration
I have seen candidates put the wrong date of birth simply because they want to finish registration quickly. One day, that same wrong date of birth will come back to cause trouble for them.
Take your time and get everything right.
7. Ask Questions When You Do Not Understand
Do not assume you know. Ask questions. The CBT centre is there to help you.
Why Candidates Face Problems During JAMB Registration (My Observation)
These are the main reasons:
1. Wrong NIN Details
Most problems come from NIMC.
If your details are wrong, your JAMB record will be wrong.
2. Using Another Person’s Phone Number
This is one of the biggest mistakes.
Never use someone else’s number.
If you lose your own SIM, go and retrieve it.
3. Going to Fake CBT Centres
Many students fall into this trap.
Always check that the centre has JAMB approval.
4. Rushing the Process
When you rush, you make mistakes.
When you make mistakes, you begin to regret.
5. Not Checking the Dual Screen
Some centres hide the screen.
Always make sure you can see what they are typing.
6. Poor Preparation of Documents
Bring everything you need.
Do not forget your NIN slip.
Do not forget your O’Level result.
Frequently Asked Questions (From Students Who Message Me Often)
1. Can I Register JAMB Without NIN?
No. You must have your NIN.
2. Can I Use My Mother’s Phone Number?
No. Use only your own number.
3. My Profile Code Is Not Coming, What Should I Do?
Check your NIN details at NIMC.
Try again.
Use the correct format.
4. Can I Change My Name After Registration?
It is possible but difficult.
And it costs money.
Check everything before final submission.
5. Can I Register in a Cybercafé?
No. Only approved CBT centres or JAMB offices.
6. What If My Biometric Capture Fails?
Go to the nearest JAMB office.
Do not allow them to force registration.
7. Can I Change My Course Later?
Yes, JAMB allows change of course.
But you will pay for it.
So choose wisely now.
Conclusion
Every year, thousands of students begin their journey into higher institutions through JAMB. The process can look stressful at first, but when you understand each step, everything becomes easy.
My biggest advice is to stay calm. Do not let fear take over. JAMB registration is not something to fear. All you need to do is follow the instructions.
Work with your NIN early.
Use your correct information.
Buy your e-PIN from trusted places.
Fill the template before final registration.
Watch the dual screen.
Check everything two or three times.
Ask questions when confused.
If you follow all these, you will complete your JAMB 2026 registration without any problem.
I wish you the very best.
If you need help or guidance, Studentportals.com.ng is always here for you.
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