The management of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has declared the date and deadline for the JAMB 2025/2026 registration.
Prospective applicants should make sure they get and prepare all the information they are required to know about the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board examination
In this article we are going to show you all the updates on JAMB, we are going to show the the registration dates, deadline and also examination dates.
The joint Admission matriculation board Board popularly known as JAMB is a governmental body that oversee the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
The examination that was established to investigate the academic capabilities of students aspiring to study in Tertiary institution.
With UTME/JAMB examination, applicants can be examined to know who is suitable for admission and which course matches his/her capability.
Since its inception, JAMB has produced a robust system of examination administration, admission processing, and candidate verification, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in the conduct of entrance examinations and admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
JAMB 2025/2026 Requirements
The following are the requirements for JAMB 2025/2026 Registration:
- Applicants must have a working phone number
- The phone number must be readily linked to a working National Identity Number (NIN).
- Candidates must provide a valid Email address
- Candidates have achieved SSCE results or are waiting for the release of the result.
- Candidates are also required to do biometric verification during the registration
- Candidates are also required to do facial capturing during registration
- Candidates are also required to generate a profile code with the phone number by dialing *55019*1*NIN# or by alternatively sending (“NIN” space National Identity Number) to 55019 or 66019.
- Candidates are also required to purchase e-pin by send his/her National Identity Number (NIN) to 55019 or 66019
- The candidate will receive a reply containing your 10-digit profile code, your registered National Identity Number and all the UTME fee details.
JAMB 2025/2026 Registration Date And Deadline
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board has officially set the following dates for jamb registration.
Applicant are urged to make sure they complete their registration within this period as late registration will not be accepted
JAMB 2025/2026 Registration
Commencement date: 15th January, 2025
Deadline: 26th February, 2025
Examination date: Friday 18th April, 2025 to Monday 28th April 2025.
JAMB 2025/2026 Registration Fees
The following are the fees all applicants are required to pay for successful registration for the 2025/2026 registration:
JAMB Application fee: ₦3,500 naira
CBT (Examination) Service Charge: ₦1,500
Registration Centre Service Charge: ₦700
Additional Informations
- Candidates can choose up to three Tertiary institutions for both direct entry and UTME but will have to select one as his/her first choice.
- Direct entry applicants will not participate in the examination, they are only required to register.
- Candidates whose SSCE results are not yet out can register with awaiting results, but will have to upload the result later to be considered for admission.
Important Notice (warning)
Candidates should carefully take note of the following to ensure a hassle-free registration:
- Candidates should ensure to use their personal phone number, linked to their NIN, to obtain a profile code.
- Candidates should ensure to provide accurate and consistent personal data, inconsistent bio-data may lead to difficulty in verifying candidates identity
- Candidates should make sure to adhere strictly to the registration guidelines.
- Candidates should not pay extra money for registration
- Candidates are advised to ignore any information claiming that UTME scores can be upgraded or increased.
- By following these steps, candidates will have a smooth and issue-free registration experience for the UTME.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which Date Is JAMB 2025 Starting?
According to the official statement from JAMB, the JAMB 2025 Registration will start on 15th January 2025 and end on 26th February 2025.
And the examination will commence on Friday 18th April 2025 and end on Monday 28th April 2025
What Is The Age Limit For JAMB 2025?
The age limit for the 2025 joint Admission and Matriculation Board examination is 16 years.
This implies that Candidates that will be atleast 16 years old by August 26th are eligible for the JAMB 2025 examination
This comes after the reversal of the controversial 18 years age limit stipulated by JAMB earlier.
Which Novel is For JAMB 2025?
JAMB has officially selected again “The Life Changer” by Khadija Abubakar Jalli as the compulsory novel for the Use of English subject in the forthcoming Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
How Much Is The Cost To Register For JAMB 2025?
JAMB Application fee: ₦3,500 naira
CBT (Examination) Service Charge: ₦1,500
Registration Centre Service Charge: ₦700
How Many Hours Does It Take To Write JAMB Examination?
The JAMB test contains 180 questions from four subjects to be answered in 180 minutes (2 hours)
Conclusion
In conclusion, JAMB examination is very easy but can be very difficult if you’re not prepared. Applicant are urged study hard and follow the JAMB syllabus
Applicant should also make sure they ready all the requirements for the JAMB Registration and make sure they are free from inconsistency to ensure smooth registration process
We wish you success in your JAMB Examination, may your result come out in flying colors.
For more information on How To Register For JAMB 2025/2026, visit JAMB official website at: https://www.jamb.gov.ng
For questions and inquires don’t hesitate to contact us, we will respond promptly to your questions.
