Are you preparing for the JAMB 2025 UTME or Direct Entry (DE) registration? The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the registration details for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Every year, millions of Nigerian students take the JAMB UTME to secure admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. This comprehensive guide provides all the essential details, including registration dates, eligibility criteria, step-by-step procedures, and important guidelines for a smooth registration process.
JAMB 2025 Registration Start and End Dates
The JAMB 2025 UTME/DE registration will begin on Monday, 3rd February 2025, and close on Saturday, 8th March 2025.
Why register early?
✔ Avoid last-minute rush
✔ Prevent network-related issues
✔ Secure your preferred exam center
Note: Registration must be done at JAMB-accredited CBT centers—online self-registration is not allowed.
JAMB 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for JAMB 2025 UTME or Direct Entry, candidates must meet the following requirements:
1. Age Requirement
- Candidates must be at least 16 years old by 30th September 2025.
- Exception: Brilliant candidates under 16 may be considered if they meet strict academic conditions, including:
- Scoring 80% or above in UTME, Post-UTME, SSCE, or JAMB’s Exceptional Candidate Examination.
Failure to meet these requirements means automatic disqualification, regardless of UTME score.
Step-by-Step JAMB 2025 Registration Process
1. Profile Creation Using NIN
- Send an SMS with “NIN [your 11-digit NIN]” to 55019 or 66019 (e.g., NIN 12345678901).
- Use a personal mobile number (not a shared or post-paid line).
- You will receive a Profile Code via SMS.
2. Receiving JAMB e-PIN
- After profile creation, JAMB will send an e-PIN to your registered phone number.
- Returning candidates will use their previous Profile Code.
3. Completing Registration at an Accredited CBT Center
- Visit a JAMB-approved CBT center with:
✔ Your Profile Code & e-PIN
✔ NIN slip (mandatory for verification)
At the CBT center:
✅ Biometric capture (fingerprint scanning)
✅ Live photograph (no passport photos allowed)
✅ Print e-registration slip for confirmation
Important: Your fingerprints will be required for future JAMB-related transactions.
JAMB 2025 Registration Rules & Guidelines
1. No Group or School-Based Registration
- Each candidate must register individually at a CBT center.
- Bulk registration by schools is not allowed.
2. Parents Cannot Register for Candidates
- JAMB does not permit parents to handle registration.
- Candidates must personally complete the process.
3. Special Registration for Biometric Issues
- If you encounter biometric verification problems, you must register at JAMB’s national or state offices.
- Such candidates will take the exam at a special center in Abuja on the last day of the UTME schedule.
Final Tips for JAMB 2025 Registration
🔹 Register early to avoid delays.
🔹 Use only JAMB-accredited CBT centers.
🔹 Keep your Profile Code and e-PIN secure.
🔹 Prepare adequately for the UTME exam.
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