JAMB Registration: How To Register For JAMB 2024

If you’re gearing up to register for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams in 2024, this guide is tailored just for you. Below, you’ll find information on the registration dates, step-by-step instructions for both UTME and Direct Entry (DE), and essential requirements to keep in mind.

About JAMB Registration

JAMB Registration Dates for 2024

• UTME Registration: January 15 to February 26, 2024
• DE Registration: February 28 to March 28, 2024

What is JAMB UTME?

JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board) UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) is an entrance exam for Nigerian tertiary institutions. It assesses candidates’ performance and suitability for higher education.

How to Register for JAMB UTME/Direct Entry 2024

Step 1: Create JAMB Profile Code/Profile Registration

• Send your name (Surname First-Name Middle-Name [if any]) via SMS to 55019 to obtain a profile code. Check detailed instructions here.

Step 2: Purchase JAMB PIN

• After obtaining your profile code, purchase the JAMB PIN needed for registration. The cost is approximately N6,000 to N7,000 for Nigerian candidates and $30 for international candidates. Learn more here.

Step 3: Visit JAMB CBT Centre

• Head to the nearest JAMB CBT Centre with your PIN, Profile Code, and other required documents. See the list of requirements here.

Step 4: Input Your JAMB PIN

• Present your purchased JAMB PIN to the registration staff at the approved CBT Centre.

Step 5: Fill in the JAMB Form

• Provide accurate details about your bio data, including date of birth, nationality, state of origin, and gender.

Step 6: Choose Courses and Institutions

• Select your preferred institutions and courses. You’ll have the option to choose first, second, third, and fourth choices.

Step 7: Enter Results/Certificates Grades

• Upload O’ Level and/or A’ Level certificates grades and dates if available. If awaiting results, indicate A/R but remember to upload them later.

Step 8: Present/Enter UTME Subjects

• Enter the core JAMB subject combinations for your chosen course. Refer to the list here.

Step 9: Choose Exam Centre Town

• Select an exam centre town close to your area.

Step 10: Face Capture and Biometric Enrollment

• Your face and fingerprints will be captured for biometric enrollment.

Step 11: Review and Confirm Entries

• Double-check and confirm that all details are accurate.

Step 12: Click on the ‘Submit’ Button

• Submit your registration to the JAMB portal.

Step 13: Print and Collect the JAMB Registration Slip

• Collect the printed registration slip at the CBT Centre.

Step 14: Collect the Reading Text and CD

• Receive the recommended reading text and CD at no extra cost.

Step 15: Make Payment

• Pay a service charge of N700 in cash to the JAMB CBT Staff after completing the registration process.

FAQs

Candidates need five O’ Level credit passes, including English Language, and a National Identification Number (NIN). Profile registration and obtaining a JAMB PIN are also essential.

Can I register at a cybercafé or any online platform?

No, registration must be done only at JAMB’s accredited CBT centres and state offices. Registering elsewhere will lead to disqualification.

Is NIN mandatory for JAMB registration?

Yes, each candidate must have a National Identification Number (NIN) for JAMB registration.