Can You Use the Same Email, Phone Number & Profile Code Twice in JAMB?

Are you wondering if you can use the same email, phone number, and profile code twice in JAMB? Perhaps you’re registering for both UTME and Direct Entry (DE) or assisting a friend/sibling with their JAMB registration.

This guide explains whether reusing the same JAMB email, phone number, and profile code is possible and provides a step-by-step process to do it correctly.

Understanding Email, Phone Number, and Profile Code in JAMB

Before proceeding, let’s clarify these essential JAMB registration details:

• Email: A valid email address used to create your JAMB profile and receive important updates.
• Phone Number: The mobile number linked to your JAMB profile, used to send SMS to 55019 and receive notifications.
• Profile Code: A 10-digit code generated after sending your NIN to 55019, required for purchasing your JAMB e-PIN.

Can You Use the Same Email, Phone Number & Profile Code Twice in JAMB?

Yes, but only under specific conditions:

1. Same Year Registration: You can only reuse the same details if registering for both UTME and DE in the same year.
2. Completed UTME Registration First: You must finish your UTME registration before using the same details for DE.
3. Select Both UTME & DE During e-PIN Purchase: When buying your JAMB e-PIN, choose both UTME and DE as your exam type.
4. Same CBT Centre: You must complete DE registration at the same CBT centre where you registered for UTME.
5. No Multiple Registrations in Different Years: The same details cannot be reused for different exam years.

How to Use the Same Email, Phone Number & Profile Code Twice in JAMB

Follow these steps to register for both UTME and DE with the same details:

Step 1: Prepare Your Registration Details

• Get a valid email and an active phone number.
• Obtain your NIN (if you don’t have one, follow NIN registration steps).

Step 2: Create Your JAMB Profile

• Send your NIN via SMS to 55019 to receive your 10-digit profile code.

Step 3: Purchase Your JAMB e-PIN

• Buy your e-PIN from approved vendors (banks, NIPOST, etc.).
• Select both UTME and DE during purchase (cost: ₦6,700 instead of ₦5,700 for UTME alone).

Step 4: Complete UTME Registration

• Visit an accredited CBT centre with your:

1. e-PIN
2. Profile code
3. NIN slip
4. O’Level results
5. Passport photograph

• Fill the UTME form, select subjects, and print your registration slip.

Step 5: Register for Direct Entry (DE)

• Return to the same CBT centre after completing UTME registration.
• Use the same e-PIN and profile code (no need for a new one).
• Fill the DE form, choose your institution/course, and print your DE registration slip.

Need help? Drop your questions in the comments below! Best of luck with your JAMB exams!