Embarking on the journey toward higher education in Nigeria begins with understanding the registration requirements for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). For the 2025/2026 academic session, JAMB has set specific criteria and procedures to ensure a seamless registration process.
This guide provides you with all the important dates, requirements, fees, and step-by-step instructions you need to register successfully.
Contents
đź“… Key Dates and Deadlines
- Registration Period: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Examination Dates: Friday, April 18, 2025 – Monday, April 28, 2025
👉 Tip: Register early. Late applications can lead to errors, long queues at CBT centers, and even missing deadlines.
âś… Essential Registration Requirements
Before you begin, make sure you have these ready:
- Active Email Address – Needed for receiving important updates.
- Personal Phone Number – Required for correspondence and profile creation.
- National Identification Number (NIN) – Obtainable at any NIMC enrollment center.
- JAMB Profile Code – Generated by sending your NIN via SMS to 55019 or 66019. You will receive a 10-character code.
- O’Level / A’Level Results – At least five credits including English Language and Mathematics. “Awaiting results” is acceptable but must be updated later.
- Recent Passport Photograph – Clear, recent, and in standard format.
đź’° Registration Fees and Payment Methods
UTME Fees
- ₦5,700 (without mock exam)
- ₦6,700 (with mock exam)
Direct Entry (DE) Fee
- ₦4,700
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The cost includes the compulsory novel: “The Lekki Headmaster” by Kabir Alabi Garba.
How to Pay (Get Your ePIN)
You can purchase your ePIN through any of these channels:
- Banks – Present your profile code, pay via cash or card.
- POS Terminals – Available at JAMB state offices and CBT centers.
- Mobile Money Operators – Pay at accredited agents (e.g., Paga, eTranzact).
- ATMs – Select “Bill Payment” → JAMB.
- Online Payment – Via the JAMB official website.
- USSD (ERCAS): Dial 5656*55019# and follow the prompts.
👉 Note: Your ePIN will be sent directly to the phone number linked to your profile.
đź› Step-by-Step Registration Process
- Obtain Your NIN
Visit any NIMC enrollment center to register if you don’t have one. - Create Your JAMB Profile
Send your NIN by SMS to 55019 or 66019. A 10-character profile code will be sent to you. - Purchase the ePIN
Use any of the payment methods listed above. - Visit an Accredited CBT Centre
- Provide your profile code and ePIN.
- Enter your personal details, academic records, and subject choices.
- Select up to four institutions in order of preference (University, Polytechnic, College of Education, IEI).
- Capture your biometric data and passport photograph.
- Collect Your Registration Slip
After submission, you will receive an e-slip. Keep this safe as proof of registration.
🧩 Special Considerations
- Underage Candidates: Exceptionally brilliant candidates below age 16 may be considered for UTME under special conditions.
- Mock Examination: Optional. Indicate interest during registration. Costs an extra ₦1,000.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Entering names or birth date that do not match your NIN records.
- Choosing wrong subject combinations for your intended course.
- Using inactive phone numbers or emails.
- Waiting until the last day to register.
Registering for JAMB UTME 2025/2026 requires preparation and attention to detail. By gathering all your documents, generating your profile code, and completing payment early, you can avoid common mistakes and secure your registration with ease.
Stay updated through the official JAMB website for any last-minute changes.
