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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
Using the candidate's own phone number that will remain linked to JAMB transactions, open a new SMS and type NIN followed by one space and the candidate's 11-digit NIN. Then check that the message contains the correct NIN and no extra words, then send the SMS to either 55019 or 66019 from that same candidate number.
No mandatory physical visit is stated in the sources we currently use
The current sources for JAMB profile code do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use JAMB's official e-Facility/support route and keep the unique SIM, profile code, e-PIN or registration number relevant to the problem.
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.
11-digit 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
- Most directly connected to step 1: Using the candidate's own phone number that will remain linked to JAMB transactions, open a new SMS and type NIN followed by one space and the candidate's 11-digit NIN.
- 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.
A phone number/SIM that will remain tied to the candidate's JAMB transactions
- 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
- Most directly connected to step 1: Using the candidate's own phone number that will remain linked to JAMB transactions, open a new SMS and type NIN followed by one space and the candidate's 11-digit NIN.
- 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.
Using the candidate's own phone number that will remain linked to JAMB transactions, open a new SMS and type NIN followed by one space and the candidate's 11-digit NIN.
- A phone number/SIM that will remain tied to the candidate's JAMB transactions
- 11-digit NIN
Use the official route linked on this guide and make sure you are working in the correct applicant/entity account before entering data.
Keep the linked phone/SIM and any official code or confirmation message private and accessible.
Check that the message contains the correct NIN and no extra words, then send the SMS to either 55019 or 66019 from that same candidate number.
- A phone number/SIM that will remain tied to the candidate's JAMB transactions
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.
Wait for JAMB's reply on the same SIM and confirm that the returned message contains the candidate's profile code or a clear error that needs to be corrected.
- A phone number/SIM that will remain tied to the candidate's JAMB transactions
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.
Keep the profile code and linked SIM securely because the code is used to buy the e-PIN and the phone number remains the candidate's identifier for later JAMB transactions.
- A phone number/SIM that will remain tied to the candidate's JAMB transactions
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.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the registration/profile reference, the unique SIM and any e-PIN or printed slip produced by JAMB.
Keep the profile code and linked SIM securely because the code is used to buy the e-PIN and the phone number remains the candidate's identifier for later JAMB transactions.
For this guide, the last published process step is: Keep the profile code and linked SIM securely because the code is used to buy the e-PIN and the phone number remains the candidate's identifier for later JAMB transactions.
Use JAMB's official e-Facility/support route and keep the unique SIM, profile code, e-PIN or registration number relevant to the problem.
Important notes
- JAMB states that the phone number becomes tied to the candidate's bio-data and future transactions.
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.
- 11-digit NIN — Identity / account detail
- A phone number/SIM that will remain tied to the candidate's JAMB transactions — Payment / transaction evidence
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Using the candidate's own phone number that will remain linked to JAMB transactions, open a new SMS and type NIN followed by one space and the candidate's 11-digit NIN. Then check that the message contains the correct NIN and no extra words, then send the SMS to either 55019 or 66019 from that same candidate number.
The current sources for JAMB profile code do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
How much does this service cost?
SMS/network charge may apply.
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?
Keep the evidence for JAMB profile code: Keep the registration/profile reference, the unique SIM and any e-PIN or printed slip produced by JAMB.
Complete the final published step: Keep the profile code and linked SIM securely because the code is used to buy the e-PIN and the phone number remains the candidate's identifier for later JAMB transactions.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use JAMB's official e-Facility/support route and keep the unique SIM, profile code, e-PIN or registration number relevant to the problem.
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 states that the phone number becomes tied to the candidate's bio-data and future transactions.
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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