The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released detailed guidelines for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration process, along with a list of common challenges candidates may encounter.
The announcement, made via the board’s X handle on Sunday, aims to assist prospective candidates in preparing for the upcoming registration.
The board urged Candidates to “ensure their personal details, including National Identification Number (NIN), email, and A-Level results, are accurate before generating a profile code.”
They are encouraged to submit their 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 (e.g., 00000011111 to 55019/66019).
Once a profile code is generated, it cannot be modified, and biodata is automatically obtained from NIMC.
Candidates should next go to the nearest JAMB office or any approved CBT center to register.
E-PINs can only be obtained through authorized channels, such as banks, internet platforms, or merchants at registration centers.
Before submitting the final form to the center, ensure that the registration template is proper and that all details are valid.
JAMB stressed the need for precise data, warning that mismatched information could cause problems.
Before registering, candidates should make any necessary revisions with NIMC and confirm that the changes have been reflected on their portal (e.g., name, date of birth, gender, state of origin).
GSM numbers and email addresses are unique identifiers that cannot be changed or shared and must be functional prior to enrollment.
Candidates who face biometric problems while registering should go to the nearest JAMB office. No CBT center should register a candidate forcibly.
Ensure that a dual screen is used during registration and that your passport photos and biometrics are appropriately collected.
The board also highlighted frequent issues during profile code generation, which include “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 31st, 2026, to Saturday, March 8th, 2026.
