If you’re planning to gain admission into a Nigerian university, polytechnic, or college of education, registering for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry (DE) is mandatory. The JAMB 2025 registration will begin on January 31, 2025, and end on March 5, 2025, while the JAMB 2025 exam will hold from April 25 to May 5, 2025.
This Article provides 15 simple steps to help you register for JAMB 2025 without stress. Whether you’re a first-time candidate or a retaker, this step-by-step JAMB registration guide will ensure a smooth process.
Step-by-Step Guide to JAMB 2025 Registration
Step 1: Obtain Your National Identification Number (NIN)
Before registering for JAMB 2025, you must have a National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
How to Get Your NIN for JAMB Registration
✔ Visit any NIMC enrollment center or approved registration agent.
✔ Provide your personal details (name, date of birth, phone number, address).
✔ Complete biometric capture (fingerprints & photograph).
✔ Receive your 11-digit NIN slip.
Why is NIN Important for JAMB?
- Mandatory for JAMB profile creation.
- Prevents multiple registrations.
- Ensures secure and verified candidate identity.
Step 2: Create Your JAMB Profile
To generate your JAMB profile code, send an SMS in this format:
NIN [Your 11-digit NIN] to 55019 or 66019.
Example:
NIN 12345678901
✔ You’ll receive a 10-digit JAMB profile code via SMS.
✔ Keep this code safe—it’s required for ePIN purchase.
Step 3: Purchase Your JAMB ePIN
The JAMB ePIN is your official payment voucher.
Where to Buy JAMB ePIN 2025
✔ Banks: Access Bank, First Bank, Zenith Bank, UBA, etc.
✔ Online Platforms: Remita, Quickteller, Interswitch.
✔ USSD Payment: Dial your bank’s USSD code.
JAMB 2025 Registration Fees
- UTME (Without Mock): ₦7,200
- UTME (With Mock): ₦8,200
- Direct Entry (DE): ₦5,700
After payment, you’ll receive an ePIN via SMS.
Step 4: Visit an Accredited JAMB CBT Centre
Only JAMB-approved CBT centres can complete your registration.
What to Bring to the CBT Centre:
✔ NIN
✔ JAMB profile code
✔ ePIN
✔ Personal details (name, date of birth, state/LGA)
At the centre, your biometrics and passport photo will be captured.
Step 5: Provide Personal Details & Choose Institutions
You’ll select four institutions in order of preference:
- First Choice (e.g., University)
- Second Choice (e.g., Polytechnic)
- Third Choice (e.g., College of Education)
- Fourth Choice (Innovative Enterprise Institution)
Ensure your subject combination aligns with your course.
Step 6: Select Your UTME Subjects
✔ English Language is compulsory.
✔ The other three subjects depend on your course.
Example Subject Combinations:
- Medicine: English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Engineering: English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry
- Law: English, Government, Literature, CRS/IRS
Step 7: Biometric Capture & Passport Photo Submission
✔ Your fingerprints and photograph will be taken.
✔ Ensures no impersonation during exams.
Step 8: Pay the JAMB Registration Fee
Final payment breakdown:
- Registration fee: ₦3,500
- Reading text: ₦1,000
- CBT service charge: ₦700
- Bank charges: ₦500
Total: ₦7,200 (without Mock), ₦8,200 (with Mock).
Step 9: Receive & Verify Your JAMB Registration Slip
After payment, you’ll get a JAMB registration slip.
✔ Check all details (name, subjects, institutions).
✔ Report errors immediately if any.
Step 10: Register for the Mock UTME (Optional)
- Mock exam date: April 5, 2025
- Fee: ₦1,500 (plus ₦1,500 centre charge)
- Helps you practice CBT exam format.
Step 11: Get the JAMB Recommended Novel
2025 Novel: “The Lekki Headmaster” by Kabir Alabi Garba.
✔ Read thoroughly—Use of English questions will come from it.
Step 12: Print Your JAMB Exam Slip
- Reprinting starts: April 18, 2025
- Visit JAMB portal to print.
- Contains exam date, time, and venue.
Step 13: Prepare for Your JAMB Exam
✔ Study JAMB syllabus & past questions.
✔ Practice with CBT mock tests.
✔ Read the recommended novel.
Step 14: Sit for Your JAMB Exam
- Exam dates: April 25 – May 5, 2025
- Arrive early with your exam slip & valid ID.
- No phones or calculators allowed.
Step 15: Check Your JAMB Result
- Expected release date: May 7, 2025
- How to check:
- Visit JAMB portal
- Send UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019
Good luck with your JAMB 2025 exam! 🚀
Need help? Visit www.jamb.gov.ng for official updates.
