How to Create JAMB Profile Code for 2023 Online

If you’re planning to take the 2023 JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), it’s essential to create your JAMB profile code.

This ten-digit number is a prerequisite for registering for the JAMB examination and accessing your JAMB CAPS for admission acceptance.

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through an easy step-by-step process of creating your JAMB profile code using your mobile phone with the USSD code.

Important Dates:

• Registration Begins: Saturday, January 14, 2023
• Registration Ends: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
• Direct Entry Registration: Monday, 20th March – Thursday, 20th April 2023
• JAMB Examination Date: Tuesday, 25th April – Tuesday, 2nd May 2023
• JAMB Mock Examination Date: March 16th, 2023

Requirements: Before proceeding, make sure you have the following:

1. A mobile phone with SMS capability or the ability to dial USSD codes.
2. Your National Identification Number (NIN). If you don’t have one, make sure to obtain it before proceeding.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your JAMB Profile Code:

1. Open the text message app on your phone.
2. Type “NIN,” followed by a space, and enter your eleven-digit NIN number. For example: NIN 23674325679.
3. Send the message to either 55019 or 66019.
4. Shortly after, you will receive a ten-digit JAMB profile code via SMS.
5. Visit a JAMB CBT (Computer-Based Test) center to complete your registration.
6. Purchase the JAMB E-pin by paying the required fee of ₦4,700.
7. Provide your JAMB profile code and complete the registration process at the CBT center.

Additional Tips:

• You can also obtain your JAMB profile code by dialing 550191NIN# or 660191NIN#.
• The cost for creating your JAMB profile is fifty Naira (₦50).

Common Problems and Solutions:

1. NIN has been registered with another number: Contact the appropriate authority to resolve the issue and obtain your JAMB profile code.
2. Service timeout: Retry the process after a while or try using a different network provider.
3. JAMB account creation is not available: Stay updated with official announcements regarding the availability of JAMB account creation.
4. Unable to receive JAMB profile code using USSD: Consider using the SMS method instead or verify that you entered the correct NIN.
5. Generation of the same profile code from last year: If you registered for JAMB in the previous year, you can generate your JAMB profile code using the same mobile phone number.
6. NIN is not verified, or no record is found: Contact the National Identification Management Commission (NIMC) and provide your NIN and name for assistance.
7. Unable to verify your NIN at the moment [nimc: unknown]: Retry the process later or seek guidance from NIMC.

Conclusion

Creating your JAMB profile code is a crucial step in your JAMB registration process.

By following the simple steps outlined in this guide, you can easily generate your JAMB profile code using your mobile phone.

If you encounter any challenges during the process, reach out to the appropriate authorities for assistance.

Good luck with your JAMB registration, and we hope you achieve a high score in your examination!