Things You Should Know And Do Before 2026 JAMB Registration

There are a few things JAMB candidates should know and do before JAMB registration. This will help them not to make some mistakes that could have been avoided. If you are preparing for 2026 JAMB registration, you are advised to read this. This post will guide you on the important things that you need to do and know first before applying or proceeding with the process of completing your JAMB registration form so as to avoid mistakes.

Have you downloaded and activated the First Class JAMB CBT Mobile App for Android phones and Software for Computer systems? Thousands of candidates are already practicing with the First Class JAMB CBT Mobile App/Software. The app and software are specially designed to help you adequately prepare for the 2026 JAMB exam. So help yourself by downloading and activating now! To download, use the links below:

For Android Phones and Android Tablets, DOWNLOAD HERE
For Computer Systems: Windows 10 or Higher; DOWNLOAD HERE, Windows 8, 7 and lower; DOWNLOAD HERE
For iPhones and iPads, DOWNLOAD HERE

Ensure You Have a Registered Phone Number for Profile Code Creation
Before registering, you will need to generate a profile code by sending your NIN via a registered phone number to a shortcode provided by JAMB. Make sure you have a valid, registered phone number (preferably an MTN line) for this process. All future SMS updates from JAMB will be sent to this number, so ensure it’s your personal number. Check this link: Generate your 2026 JAMB registration profile code for detailed instructions on how to generate your profile code.

Get all Personal Information and Required Documents Ready
Ensure that information like your Name, Age, Gender, State and Local Government of Origin, etc that will be provided during the registration are correct and are the same in all the documents to be uploaded during the registration. Many students end up losing their admission because the information provided during JAMB registration does not correlate with other documents like the O’level results, birth certificates, etc.  Although JAMB usually gives candidates the opportunity to correct these mistakes. However, to be on the safe side,  make sure you carefully spell your name and provide other required information correctly during registration.

JAMB has made the National Identification Number (NIN) compulsory for 2026 UTME/DE registration. We advise all candidates to get it before going for the UTME/DE registration.

Note: The Minimum age for admission into a tertiary institution in Nigeria is 16 years. If you are not up to 16 yet, Then I guess you should wait till you are up to the age.

Know The Course You Want To Study:
Do not choose a course for any other reason other than the fact that you really want to study that course. Do not equally let anyone choose a course for you. Look inward, what do you have passion for? What courses are related to the subjects you are good at in Secondary School? These are things to consider before choosing the right course.

Know The Right UTME Subject Combination
The wrong subject combination is one of the major reasons candidates fail to gain admission into higher institutions every year. Each course you want to study has a specific UTME/O’level subject combination. For instance, if you are applying for an engineering course, you will have to sit for mathematics in UTME. Similarly, if you are going for any medical-related course, you will have to sit for Biology in UTME.

Choose The Right Institution
Just like in choosing a course you need to also carefully choose an institution. Don’t just think of big names like UNIBEN, UNILAG, UNILORIN, ABU, etc. You may really not have a very good chance of securing admission in those big schools. The important things to consider in choosing the right institution are :

• If the school has the course you intend to study
• If the course is accredited
• If the school is prone to strike
• What the school fees is like

How To Avoid Mistakes During JAMB Registration

To avoid making these mistakes, JAMB candidates are to ensure they do the following;

• Correct all issues with your NIN and biodata (name, date of birth, gender, state of origin, etc.) at NIMC before registration and confirm that the changes reflect.
• Go through the JAMB Brochure to know the available courses in a school as well as the required O’level and UTME Subject combinations.
• Ensure your GSM number and email are unique and functional. They should not be changed, shared, or reused for other candidates.
• Ensure you do your registration only at an Accredited JAMB CBT Registration Centre
• Make sure you are there with the person helping you with the registration at an accredited centre. That way, you can easily see when they make a mistake and point it out for correction.
• Ensure they carefully fill out the form and go through every detail before final submission
• If you have biometric problems during registration, visit the nearest JAMB office. Do not allow any CBT centre to forcefully register you.
• Ensure that a dual screen is used during registration and confirm that your passport photograph and biometrics are captured correctly.

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