JAMB has officially Began Full Registration for 2019 UTME. Full
details on how to successfully register for 2019 UTME has been released.
Registration ends 21st February, 2019. Exam begins March 16th and ends
March 23rd, 2019. It will cost N4,700 (or $20 for foreign candidates) to
complete the registration. The official book to read this year is
“Sweet Sixteen” by Bolaji Abdullahi for UTME Candidates and
“The Last Days at Forcados High School” by A. H. Mohammed for DE Candidates. JAMB Mock Exam will be conducted as from
Saturday 23rd February, 2019. There are a lot of important details, so you have to read all the information on this page below.
1.0 The JAMB registration for 2019 UTME/DE has
officially begun. Registration begins January 10th, 2019 and ends 21st
February, 2019. Exam begins March 16th and ends March 23rd, 2019. All
prospective candidates are advised to go through this body of
information as it contains all they need to know concerning the JAMB
2019 Registration and exam.
2.0 SALE/REGISTRATION PERIOD
2.1 The period of sale/registration for all candidates (UTME/DE) including those from Foreign Countries is from
10th January, 2019 to 21st February, 2019.
3.0 GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3.1 The general entry requirements for admission into the First Degree,
National Diploma (ND), National Innovation Diploma (NID) and Nigeria
Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes are five (5) O'Level Credit
passes including English Language. Details are available in the
eBrochure which would be given to each Candidate at the
JAMB accredited CBT centres and State-Offices. It is also available for download at
www.jamb.gov.ng and on Android Mobile App(JAMB IBASS) from the Google Play store.
DO NOT GIVE YOUR PASSWORD to any centre (or Cyber Café). Any centre that
asks for more than your profile code, email address and registration
number is a fraudster. Do not give any password.
Myschool has provided you with a
JAMB Registration Template,
which you can download for free, fill it with your parents, and then go
to the accredited CBT Centres with it. To access the free template,
please
click here.
JAMB CBT Centres, Secondary Schools, Cyber Cafes, Business Centres,
Computer Schools, Tutorial Centres that would like to become a JAMB CBT
Software Agent or Training centre,
Please Click Here
3.2 Direct Entry
Candidates with any of the following qualifications may be considered for admission by Direct Entry:
(a) A minimum of O'Level credit pass in five (5) SSCE subjects at not
more than two sittings with at least two prescribed subjects [for each
programme (course of study)] at Principal or Advanced level.
(b) Two passes (in prescribed subjects for each course of study) at the
Advanced-Level Examination of IJMB, Cambridge, JUPEB or Institute of
Baccalaureate with SSCE/GCE, NTS/NBC credits equivalents in three other
subjects
(c) Passes in two major subjects in the NCE with S.S.C.E., NTC/NBC
credits or equivalents in THREE other subjects (mainly for Education
Courses) and ND.
(d) Minimum of lower credit grade in National Diploma or National Innovation Diploma and the O'Level requirements
• DE CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR JAMB REGISTRATION
NUMBERS WITH WHICH THEY GAINED ADMISSION TO NCE/NID/DIPLOMA AND PREVIOUS
DEGREE PROGRAMMES.
• QUALIFICATIONS AWARDED BY EXAMINATION BODIES (IJMB, CAMBRIDGE,
WAEC, JUPEB, etc) APPROVED BY NIGERIA SHALL NOT REQUIRE ANY PREVIOUS
JAMB NUMBER.
3.3 CANDIDATES NEED NOT TAKE UTME AND DE AT THE SAME TIME. IF THEY APPLY THROUGH UTME AND LATER OBTAIN DE QUALIFICATION, THEY CAN UPGRADE THEIR UTME TO DE AT NO COST
CAVEAT: Registration can only be done at the centres listed on our site (
www.jamb.gov.ng) and pasted at JAMB offices in each State capital. Anybody who registers outside these centres does so at his/her risk.
4.0 ORDER OF CHOICE OF INSTITUTIONS
4.1 Every candidate is to note that the 1st choice can be a College of
Education, University, Innovation Enterprise Institution,
Polytechnic/Monotechnic, Nigerian Defence Academy or the Police Academy
5.0 STEPS FOR 2019 REGISTRATION
A. PROFILE REGISTRATION
i. One Cell (mobile) number (SIM) can be used by one candidate only. The
Cell phone number used for the text message is automatically tied to
the Candidate's name and will be used in all communications related to
his/her 2019 Application, Examination/Admission. NOTE THE SIM-NUMBER
USED. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE FOR SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATION
ii. Candidate sends his/her name [Surname First-Name Middle- Name (if
any)] by text (SMS) to 55019. This should be maximum of 38 characters + 2
spaces between names = 40 characters in all to 55019 e.g Tinubu Adamu
Odumegwu.
Surname and first name are mandatory
iii. A Profile Code of 10 characters is received by the candidate on the same telephone(SIM) number
iv. Candidate presents the profile code to the point of procurement of
form (Banks, MMOs, MFBs, Switches, USSD Partners). The form- ePIN is
then sent as text message to the candidate
v. Candidate presents the ePIN at any JAMB accredited CBT Centre for registration
B. SELF HELP IN CASE OF MISTAKE/LOSS OF PROFILE CODE
i. To correct a mistake in candidate's name, send the [CORRECT Surname
First-Name Middle-Name] to 55019 as a text message from the same mobile
number
ii. To retrieve a lost Profile Code, send [RESEND] to 55019 as text message from the same mobile number
iii. Candidate can reset lost or forgotten Profile Password on their
registered cell phone by sending [password] space [email address] to
55019 as a text message from the same mobile number
C. (FREE COMPLAINT) TICKETING For ALL complaints on
JAMB processes, candidates can create a support ticket at
(support.jamb.gov.ng) with his/her email address registered on the
Board's site. The candidate then provides his/her name, phone number and
the nature of issue, select a complaint area on a drop down and then
summarize the nature of complaint. He/she may also attach supporting
documents (if available) then send.
NOTE THAT YOUR PASSWORD SHOULD NOT BE RELEASED TO ANYONE. JAMB CAN
ONLY HELP ON PROFILE-PASSWORD, NOT E-MAIL-BOX-PASSWORD. YOU CAN ALSO
CHECK YOUR ADMISSION STATUS ON JAMB IBASS APP ON YOUR PHONE. DO NOT
CHECK AT ANY CYBER CAFÉ THAT WOULD DEMAND YOUR PASSWORD WHICH IS THEN
USED TO STEAL YOUR RECORDS. “TO BE FOREWARNED IS TO BE FOREARMED”
D. JAMB ePIN SELLING POINTS
The ePIN outlets are:
i. NIPOST and eleven Participating Banks (ACCESS, FCMB, FIDELITY,
FIRSTBANK, JAIZ, Polaris, Stanbic IBTC, STERLING, UNION and UNITY)
ii. Mobile Money Operators: Paga, e-Transact, Pocket Moni, TEASYPay, Packway Projects (Readycash) and Xpress payment solutions
iii. Participating Micro Finance Banks: Trust MFB, Zazzau MFB, Obeledun MFB and Regent MFB
iv. Online Payment Platforms: System Specs (Remita),InterSwitch
(Quickteller) Upper-link, e-Transact and Unied Payment Services (UPS)
v. Cooperative Society: JAMB Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society
vi. Others: Unique ICT, Digital Partners Network
vii. POS (Citi-Serve)
viii. ATMs of banks listed in 5D (i) above (InterSwitch)
ix. USSD (ERCAS) for mobile banking
x. Nigerian Embassies in Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Beau, Cotonou, Jeddah, Johannesburg, and London
E. DUTIES OF PARTICIPATING BANKS/OUTLETS
i. Collect the Profile Code from candidate's phone
ii. Collect payment and vend ePIN by SMS to candidate's phone (Not dictating or copying)
iii. Facilitate POS Payment, if necessary
iv. Issue Evidence of Payment
v. Collect Centre Service Fees, if requested by the CBT Centre
vi. ePIN is to be delivered electronically to candidates and not to be handwritten
vii. SIX DIFFERENT MODES/METHODS OF PAYMENTS / PROCUREMENT OF ePIN FOR REGISTRATION (CHOOSE SUITABLE ONE)
i. PAYMENT THROUGH BANKS INCLUDING MICRO FINANCE BANKS
(a) Present Profile Code and pay by cash or card
(b) ePIN is then delivered to the candidate's unique telephone number
ii. PAYMENT THROUGH POS
This is available at State Offices of JAMB + CBT Centres, other POS outlets and any CBT Centre that demands it
(a) Present Profile Code and pay by card
(b) ePIN is then delivered to the candidate's unique telephone number
iii. PAYMENT THROUGH MOBILE MONEY OPERATORS
This is available at CBT Centres and Other Outlets
(a) Present Profile Code and pay by cash
(b) ePIN is then delivered to the candidate's unique telephone number
iv. PAYMENT USING ATM
This is available on all ATM outlets of Participating Banks listed in 5D (I) (Interswitch Channel)
(a) Select Bill Payment and then pick JAMB
(b) Enter Profile Code and pay
(c) ePIN is then delivered to the candidate's unique telephone number
v. ONLINE PAYMENT ON JAMB PORTAL
(a) Visit JAMB website: www.jamb.gov.ng
(b) Click purchase of 2019 Application Document
(c) Enter your Profle Code
(d) Select payment method (Interswitch, Remita, e-Transact, Unifed Payment Solutions , Upper-link or Paga)
(e) Make payment
(f) ePIN is then delivered to the candidate's unique telephone number
vi. PAYMENTS USING USSD (ERCAS)
(a) Dial *565*6*55019#
(b) Enter Profile Code
(c) Select bank and follow the prompts to complete payment
(d) ePIN is then delivered to the candidate's unique telephone number
vii. Procedure for the eight foreign centres only is as follows:
(a) Registration fee for candidates from the eight foreign countries is $20 or its equivalent in each of the eight countries
(b) Candidates from the eight foreign countries are to download the Application from the Board's website (
www.jamb.gov.ng) complete and summit it with the fee at the eight designated centres as indicated on the website.
G. HOW TO RECOVER LOST ePIN AFTER PAYMENT
i. If ePIN is not Received or Lost, send [UTMEPIN] or [DEPIN] to 55019 for UTME or DE respectively from the unique number
ii. The ePIN would then be retrieved and delivered on the candidate's unique number
AFTER SUCCESSFUL PAYMENT AND OBTAINING ePIN, CANDIDATE SHOULD PROCEED
TO ANY OF THE JAMB ACCREDITED CBT CENTRES TO COMPLETE HIS/HER
REGISTRATION
H. REGISTRATION CENTRES
i. Only the
accredited Computer Based Test Centres and JAMB Offices will be allowed to register candidates
ii. Each candidate should visit any accredited CBT centre (the list of accredited centres is on our website (
www.jamb.gov.ng), with his/her personal details, the profile and evidence of payment
JAMB CBT Centres, Secondary Schools, Cyber Cafes, Business Centres,
Computer Schools, Tutorial Centres that would like to become a JAMB CBT
Software Agent or Training centre,
Please Click Here
I. REGISTRATION PROCESS AT CBT CENTRES:
The candidate PERSONALLY presents the ePIN at any
JAMB accredited CBT Centre
for validation and completion of registration. The name of the
candidate as typed by the candidate on his/her phone when registering
the profile comes up automatically on the input of the e-PIN by the CBT
centre
Candidates are to:
i. Pay NOT more than N700 as Service Charge to
any of the accredited CBT Centres (Do not accept to leave your particulars for proxy registration. It will disqualify you)
ii. Provide Biodata including Date of Birth, Nationality, State of
Origin, Local Government, Gender, e-mail address, telephone number,
among others ( It is wait and get service)
iii. Provide choice of institutions and programmes (course of study)
iv. Provide qualification with grades and dates, if not awaiting result
v. Upload relevant certificates, if not awaiting result (this is applicable for both UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates
vi. O/L and or A/L grades are to be provided by candidates. Candidates
who are awaiting results should supply (upload) the results online on
CAPS (JAMB) as soon as they are available on JAMB's portal. No
recommendations from any Institution will be considered by JAMB if the
candidate has not uploaded his/her result on the portal of JAMB
vii. Supply JAMB registration number for previous institutional certificates for DE only
viii. Provide UTME subjects and choice of examination town(s) for
(a) Mock examination (optional)
(b) Examination for UTME (actual examination)
ix. Do picture capture (no scanning of passport photograph)
x. Do Biometric enrolment (ten fingers)
xi. Review entries and confirm correctness
xii. Print Registration Slip USING BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION to confirm
valid finger-print (UTME/DE). Note that authentication with your thumb
removes blames of error from the CBT operators. Check before you conrm
with your thumb.
xiii. Collect, at no other cost, the reading text and CD
xiv. Each Candidate is to collect his/her e-slip at the end of registration as evidence of registration
xv. There will be no offline registration, as all the accredited CBT
centres have been empowered for real time online registration.
No candidate should register at any centre other than the accredited
CBT centre and JAMB State-Offices. Any candidate who is registered
outside approved centres will be identified and disqualified
J. BLIND CANDIDATES
Candidates who are blind are to indicate by typing BLIND and also
picking the option of writing their examination through CBT mode or Read
Examination Aloud
K. DEAF/MUTE CANDIDATES
A special indicator for the deaf/mute has been created to differentiate
them for special attention at the examination hall. Deaf candidates are
therefore to conrm this appropriately during registration.
L. BIOMETRIC CHALLENGES
I. Candidates with biometric challenges can only register at JAMB headquarters in Abuja.
ii. No other CBT centre is allowed to register such candidates
iii. They will also sit for their
Jamb 2019 examination at JAMB headquarters in Abuja
6.0 DATES AND VENUE FOR UNIFIED TERTIARY MATRICULATION EXAMINATION
6.1 The 2019 CBT EXAMINATION will commence on
Saturday, 16th March and end on Saturday, 23rd March, 2019. Candidates preparing for the exam are advised to download the
2019 JAMB CBT software or the
2019 JAMB CBT Mobile App to get familiar with the CBT environment and cover JAMB Past questions.
6.2 The venue of the examination will be at any centre in the candidate's chosen examination town(s)
JAMB DOES NOT POST ANY CANDIDATE TO ANY EXAMINATION TOWN (OR GROUP OF
TOWNS) OTHER THAN THE ONE CHOSEN BY THE CANDIDATE AT THE POINT OF
REGISTRATION. CANDIDATES ARE, HOWEVER, ADVISED TO REGISTER ON TIME
BEFORE THE AVAILABLE SPACES IN THEIR TOWN OF CHOICE OR GROUP OF TOWNS
ARE EXHAUSTED.
7.0 REGISTRATION FEE/PROCUREMENT OF REGISTRATION ePINs
7.1 Registration Fee is Three Thousand Five Hundred (N3, 500) Naira
Only. Additional Five Hundred (N500) Naira only, is paid to obtain the
reading text
“Sweet Sixteen” by Bolaji Abdullahi for UTME
Candidates and “The Last Days at Forcados High School” by A. H. Mohammed
for DE Candidates and $20 for Candidates from the eight foreign centres
7.2 A CD containing JAMB
eSyllabus,
eBrochure and other vital materials is also given free
7.3 Candidates should note that ePINS purchased are tied to individual profile and are not transferable
7.4 Candidates are advised to keep as private and confidential their
security details such as registration numbers, password/numbers of ATM
Cards, email addresses and ePINs. No centre is allowed to request for or
accept a candidate's password.
8.0 OPTIONAL MOCK-EXAMINATION
8.1 The Board will also conduct a mock examination in all the accredited
CBT centres to prepare and familiarise INTERESTED Candidates with the
CBT environment. Interested candidates are advised to indicate their
interest in the mock examination during registration provided it is on
or
before 31st January, 2019
8.2 The date for MOCK examination shall be from
Saturday 23rd February, 2019.
8.3 Non-JAMB CBT Centres are allowed to collect, through their bank
accounts, a separate Seven Hundred Naira (₦700) only, for mock exercise
from only interested candidate(s) after notification of centre has been
received by the candidate(s). The payment for mock examination by the
candidate shall be made to the centre to which the candidate is assigned
after the notification of assigned centres for the mock examination. No
Association or body is permitted to run any mock examination on behalf
of JAMB.
DO NOT PAY FOR MOCK UNTIL JAMB ASSIGNS YOU TO A CBT CENTRE. NO ONE
SHOULD PATRONISE FRAUDSTERS. ONLY JAMB ACCREDITED CBT CENTRES CAN SERVE
AS EXAMINATION CENTRES
9.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
9.1 All candidates must mandatorily register their profiles through text
messages as illustrated above before proceeding to buy the ePIN
9.2 The registration fee is non-refundable
9.3 As it is the practice, centres are allowed to charge not more than
Seven Hundred Naira (₦700) only as registration fee. Any centre that
charges more than Seven Hundred Naira (₦700) should be reported to JAMB
for appropriate sanctions
9.4 All CBT centres have been mandated to select any of the
participating banks, MMOs, MFBs, etc. These financial institutions are
to be present at the CBT centres for the purpose of collecting all fees.
No CBT centre staff is allowed to conduct direct cash transaction with
the candidates
9.5 Candidates are advised to read and understand the guidelines on
admission and instructions on how to complete the online registration
before commencing the process of registration
9.6 Multiple registrations are not allowed. Candidates who register more than once will be identified and disqualified
9.7 Candidates should note that they are required to be present and
take live photograph which will be embossed on their result slips and
admission letters. No scanned/stapled passport photograph is allowed
9.8 Candidates are to note that irrespective of their choice of
course of study, they will also be tested on a general text: Sweet
Sixteen by Bolaji Abdullahi for UTME and “The Last Days at Forcados High
School” by A.H. Mohammed for Direct Entry Candidates
9.9 Candidates/Offcials would not be allowed to enter into the
examination centre with earphones, wristwatches, mobile phones,
electronic devices, or any pen/biro. Only common pencil is allowed
9.10 Candidates are warned that the Board does not require nor authorise
the services of ANY cyber cafe or establishment other than the
accredited CBT centres for this exercise.
