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Online, physical or both?
Create the profile code, then buy the UTME e-PIN
Use the candidate's own unique phone number and NIN to generate the JAMB profile code. Present that profile code at an approved e-PIN vending channel and keep the e-PIN sent to the registered number.
Registration is completed at an accredited CBT centre
The candidate must personally present the profile code and e-PIN at a JAMB-accredited CBT centre. The centre captures the candidate's photograph and ten fingerprints, records institution/course choices and prints the registration slip after biometric authentication.
Find official offices/centres →Recover through JAMB, not an agent
JAMB publishes SMS recovery routes for lost profile codes/e-PINs and an official support system. Keep the unique SIM because it remains tied to the candidate's JAMB transactions.
View agency guidance →Only authorised routes. We never present an unofficial agent, cybercafé or third-party payment page as an alternative unless the responsible agency authorises it.
Documents, details and prerequisites you need
This is the complete pre-start checklist from the verified guide. Each item below explains what it is for, where it enters the process and whether the official source actually specifies an original, copy or upload.
NIN
- Why you need it
- Used to match the applicant to the National Identity Database or to verify NIN-linked biodata where this service requires identity matching.
- Where it is used
- Keep this ready before starting. The verified guide lists it as a prerequisite even though the official source does not tie it to one numbered step.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
JAMB profile code
- Why you need it
- Used by JAMB to identify the candidate profile before e-PIN purchase and registration.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Generate the profile code using the official SMS format.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Active candidate phone number
- Why you need it
- Used for SMS, OTP, recovery or account identification where this service relies on a mobile number. Use a number you control.
- Where it is used
- Keep this ready before starting. The verified guide lists it as a prerequisite even though the official source does not tie it to one numbered step.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
e-PIN
- Why you need it
- Used to authorise or continue the specific JAMB/agency transaction linked to this guide.
- Where it is used
- Keep this ready before starting. The verified guide lists it as a prerequisite even though the official source does not tie it to one numbered step.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow the process in order. Each step also shows what to have ready, what to check before continuing and what evidence to keep. Where the agency does not publish an extra requirement, this guide does not invent one.
Generate the profile code using the official SMS format.
- JAMB profile code
Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
Purchase the e-PIN through an approved JAMB channel.
- JAMB profile code
Read the next screen or office instruction before moving on; do not assume an extra payment, document or visit is required unless the responsible agency asks for it.
Keep the linked phone/SIM and any official code or confirmation message private and accessible.
Take the e-PIN to a JAMB-accredited CBT centre for registration.
- JAMB profile code
Confirm the correct office/centre, date or appointment instruction before travelling, and take the originals where the guide or agency explicitly requires them.
Keep the appointment, acknowledgement or reference you may need at the physical stage.
What exactly happens next?
Before leaving the CBT centre, check the biodata, subject combination, examination town, institutions and programmes shown on the printed slip.
The unique mobile number remains an identifier for JAMB transactions. Keep the profile code, e-PIN, registration number and email secure.
If you registered with awaiting result, upload the result to JAMB when it becomes available; JAMB says institutions cannot rely on an unuploaded result.
Result slips, admission letters, CAPS and other candidate services should be handled through JAMB's official channels.
See JAMB-related guides →Important notes
- JAMB describes its UTME/DE registration as cashless; use approved channels and accredited centres.
Common questions
These answers are generated from the verified requirements, route, fee, timeline and official-source notes for this specific service.
What should I prepare before I start?
Prepare before you begin by gathering every item below. The detailed checklist above explains why each one is needed, where it is used, and whether the official source specifies an original, copy or upload.
- NIN — Identity / account detail
- JAMB profile code — Identity / account detail
- Active candidate phone number — Identity / account detail
- e-PIN — Identity / account detail
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Use the candidate's own unique phone number and NIN to generate the JAMB profile code. Present that profile code at an approved e-PIN vending channel and keep the e-PIN sent to the registered number.
The candidate must personally present the profile code and e-PIN at a JAMB-accredited CBT centre. The centre captures the candidate's photograph and ten fingerprints, records institution/course choices and prints the registration slip after biometric authentication.
How much does this service cost?
₦7,200 UTME only / ₦8,700 with mock — JAMB's 2026 training manual states UTME only ₦7,200, UTME with mock ₦8,700, and Direct Entry e-PIN ₦5,700.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
The responsible agency does not currently publish a reliable fixed completion timeline in the official sources used for this guide.
Processing can still take longer where identity checks, document corrections, payment confirmation or manual review are required.
What happens after I submit or complete the main step?
Read the registration slip immediately: Before leaving the CBT centre, check the biodata, subject combination, examination town, institutions and programmes shown on the printed slip.
Keep the registered SIM active: The unique mobile number remains an identifier for JAMB transactions. Keep the profile code, e-PIN, registration number and email secure.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
JAMB publishes SMS recovery routes for lost profile codes/e-PINs and an official support system. Keep the unique SIM because it remains tied to the candidate's JAMB transactions.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- JAMB describes its UTME/DE registration as cashless; use approved channels and accredited centres.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-09-28. The official government or agency sources used to verify it are listed directly below this section.
Where an agency changes a fee, deadline or procedure, the official source takes priority over this independent guide.
Is MyNigeriaGuide the government website for this service?
No. MyNigeriaGuide is an independent information service. Applications, payments, approvals and final decisions remain with the responsible government agency.
Official sources
These are the government or agency pages used to verify this guide. Open them directly whenever you want to confirm the source.
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