Candidates preparing for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) must generate a JAMB profile code before proceeding with registration.
The profile code is an important requirement for purchasing the examination e-PIN and completing registration at an accredited Computer-Based Testing (CBT) centre.
According to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), candidates can generate the code using their National Identification Number (NIN) and a mobile phone.
The process does not require candidates to visit a cybercafé or download an application.
However, applicants must enter their details correctly to avoid registration problems.
How to generate JAMB profile code
JAMB directs candidates to send their 11-digit NIN to either 55019 or 66019 using the following format:
NIN 00123456789
The example contains the word NIN, followed by a space and an illustrative 11-digit identification number.
Candidates should replace the example number with their actual NIN.
The message must be sent from the mobile number they intend to use for JAMB registration.
Once the request is processed successfully, the candidate receives a profile code.
JAMB emphasises that there must be a space between NIN and the identification number.
Can you generate a JAMB profile code without NIN?
JAMB’s published registration procedure requires candidates to provide their NIN when requesting a profile code.
This means applicants who have not obtained their NIN should complete the relevant identification process before attempting registration.
Candidates should also confirm that their personal information is correct.
Discrepancies involving names or dates of birth may create problems because JAMB obtains candidate information from the National Identity Management Commission.
What if your JAMB profile code does not arrive?
Candidates should first confirm that they entered the correct message format.
They should also check their mobile network connection and ensure that the SIM is functioning.
Where the request fails repeatedly, the problem may require clarification from the telecommunications provider or the relevant identity management authority.
Candidates should avoid sending their NIN to unfamiliar websites or individuals promising to generate codes for them.
What happens after generating your profile code?
According to JAMB, candidates should present the profile code when purchasing their registration e-PIN through an authorised payment channel.
After payment, the e-PIN is sent to the registered telephone number.
The candidate must then visit an accredited CBT centre to complete registration.
JAMB requires candidates to appear personally because their photographs and fingerprints must be captured.
The board also advises applicants to confirm their details before approving registration.
Further instructions are available on the official JAMB FAQ page.
The important point is that generating a profile code is only the first stage of JAMB registration. Candidates must still obtain an e-PIN and complete the process at an approved CBT centre.