JAMB Portal

In Nigeria, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) organizes entrance exams for higher education institutions. The board administers the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination to applicants to undergraduate programs at Nigerian universities. Furthermore, the board is in charge of administering equivalent exams to students seeking admission to Nigerian public and private polytechnics, monotechnics, and colleges of education. Each of these applicants must have achieved the West Africa Senior School Certificate (WASSCE), which is given annually by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, or its counterpart, the National Examination Council (Nigeria), Senior School Certificate Examination, NECO SSCE.

How to Create JAMB Profile

Before you can use the Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) E-facility portal to perform any actions such as registration, printing of JAMB result slips, printing of admission letters, applications for data correction, checking of admission status, admission regularization, and so on, you must first create a Jamb profile.

Create JAMB Profile Using SMS:

To create a new profile, go through the following steps: Send Surname FirstName MiddleName as an SMS from your unique GSM number to 55019. Check that the names are in the correct order and separated by a space. For instance, Charles Joseph John.

You will be charged N50 from your airtime.

Create JAMB Profile Online:

• Go to https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/ValidateeMail.

• Provide the required information.

• Finally, click on ‘Verify e-Mail‘ button to create your profile

Each candidate would need to use a unique mobile phone (mobile) number for the registration process. (SIM). Only one candidate may utilize the unique phone number (Note: This number (SIM) preserves your unique identification across all contacts with the Board.

From his or her own GSM phone, the candidate will text (SMS) his or her National Identification Number (NIN) to 55019 or 66019. For example, put “NIN” followed by a space, then your 11-digit NIN number, then send this format to 55019 or 66019. (NIN 00123456789).

 Between your 11-digit NIN and the phrase “NIN,” add a space. (Remember, the number cannot have been used by another person to register for the UTME/DE). Avoid using postpaid or special package SIM cards, as they require additional credit loading to function.

The candidate receives a 10-character Profile Code on the same phone number (SIM).

A CANDIDATE HAS ACCEPTED TO RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES FROM JAMB (55019 or 66019) EVEN WHEN THE “DO NOT DISTURB” IS ACTIVE; CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THE SIM NUMBER USED; IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE FOR SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATION WITH THE BOARD BY OBTAINING UTME/DE APP

The candidate brings the profile code to the point of form procurement. (Banks, MMOs, MFBs, Switches, USSD Partners). The form-ePIN is then sent to the candidates’ phone numbers via text message. For registration, the candidate must submit the ePIN at any JAMB-accredited CBT Centre.

The application cannot be submitted unless the candidate’s biometric (all 10 fingers) is physically collected and photographed. (No submission of passport photograph). After successfully capturing biometrics and a photograph, a candidate will be able to print his or her e-registration form. The fingerprint will be required for any further transactions on the candidate’s profile with JAMB.

Only candidates whose biometrics verification is successful on the day of the examination will be allowed to take the UTME. No parent or proxy may conduct any transactions on the candidates’ profiles. Candidates who have biometric issues can only register at the JAMB headquarters in Abuja. This would be arranged by the JAMB state offices.

JAMB Form 2023 | UTME & DE Registration Instructions & Guidelines

This is to let everyone know that the UTME and Direct Entry registration period for 2023 has officially started, according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Candidates who want to take the UTME in Nigeria and other countries in 2023 can access the form.

Fees associated with the 2023 UTME and DE applications:

Check the table below for the cost of the JAMB form for UTME and DE Candidates:

JAMB FORM REGISTRATION COST AND PERIOD

UTME REGISTRATION PERIOD ONLY

Candidates must have valid and functional personal e-mail address before commencing the process. Candidates for the UTME, including those from foreign nations, may register from Saturday, January 14, 2023, until Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Registration for the UTME expires on Friday, February 17, 2023, and PIN vending for that exam stops on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

JAMB DIRECT ENTRY REGISTRATION PERIOD ONLY

Candidates are to have valid and functional personal e-mail address before commencing the process. Beginning on February 20 and running through April 20 of 2023, direct entry applications will be accepted. Only at the Board’s State and Zonal Offices would DE applicants be able to register.

Foreign Centres are to pay: $20.

2023 UTME Order of Choice of Institution (Any Institution can be the first choice)

On the 2023 registration platform, Candidates are to note that their 1st choice can be a College of Education, University, Innovative Enterprise Institutes, Polytechnics/Monotechnics, NDA (Nigerian Defence Academy) or Nigeria Police Academy.

Proceed to download the 2023 JAMB UTME registration template.

General JAMB UTME Requirements 2023

Five (5) O’Level Credit passes, including English Language, are required for entrance to the First Degree, National Diploma (ND), National Innovation Diploma (NID), and Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes. Credit in Mathematics is also necessary for scientific and social science programs.

How to Obtain JAMB Form 2023 & General Instructions

• Candidates are urged to carefully study the following information in order to receive their JAMB UTME form:

• The registration fee is three thousand five hundred (N3, 500) Naira. An additional five hundred (N500) Naira is required to receive the reading text “The Life Changer” by Khadija Abubakar Jali for UTME and DE candidates, and twenty dollars (USD) for candidates from the nine foreign centers.

• Candidates should be aware that the ePINS they acquire are unique to their profile and are not transferable.

• Candidates are urged to maintain their security details, such as registration numbers, passwords/numbers of ATM cards, email addresses, and ePINs, private and discreet. No center may request or accept a candidate’s password.

• It is not authorized for candidates to register more than once. In the event of an error during the registration procedure, candidates must seek correction from the Board rather than submitting a new application, which would result in penalties

JAMB SELF-HELP IN CASE OF MISTAKE/LOSS OF PROFILE CODE:

• To recover a lost Profile Code, send [RESEND] as a text message from the same mobile phone to 55019 or 66019.

• Candidates who have lost or forgotten their Profile Password can reset it by texting [password] space [email address] to 55019 or 66019 from the same mobile number.

• Candidates who are computer literate can register without assistance at select JAMB offices and PCRs.

(FREE COMPLAINT) TICKETING:

For ANY issues about JAMB procedures, candidates can utilize their registered email address on the Board’s website to create a support ticket at (support.jamb.gov.ng).

The candidate then inputs their name, phone number, and the nature of the issue, selects a complaint category from a drop-down menu, and quickly characterizes the nature of the complaint. Additionally, if necessary, supporting documents may be submitted as an attachment. Only third-party complaints are acknowledged. It is not advisable to write letters.

Instead, all issues should be sent through the ticketing system for expedited resolution and documentation. For NIN-related complaints (for example, if a candidate sends a message to 55019 or 66019 to create a profile but does not receive a response or receives incorrect data, he or she can follow the same process on the ticketing and click on 2023 NIN-related issues, then select the related topic from the drop-down).

JAMB UTME DATE 2023

The 2023 CBT EXAMINATION will begin on Saturday, April 29 and will conclude on May 12, 2023. The UTME is scheduled for Monday, May 30, 2023, for all nine foreign centers.

JAMB Mock Examination

The Board will also administer a practice exam (optional) at each of the accredited CBT centers to prepare and acquaint INTERESTED Candidates with the CBT environment. If they register early enough, interested candidates should state that they want to take the mock exam.

The Mock examination will begin on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

JAMB ONLINE PAYMENT PORTAL

The JAMB online payment portal is simple to access following the steps below;

• Visit the JAMB website: jamb.gov.ng

• Click Purchase of 2023 Application Document

• Enter your Profile Code

• Select payment method (InterSwitch or Remita)

• Make payment

• ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number

JAMB Result 2023 | How to Check JAMB Result Online and via SMS

The Unified postsecondary Matriculation Examination (UTME), a computer-based (CBT) standardized test, is administered by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to applicants for admission to Nigerian postsecondary institutions.

Candidates who sat the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) prior to 2022, as well as the 2022 UTME, can now verify their results. Learn how you may now verify your UTME results both offline and online (through SMS) via the result-checking portal.

How to Check JAMB Result

• Go to the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) eFacility portal [https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/] and log in with your credentials.

• Locate and click on the Print Result Slip tab under the list of services.

• Select your payment option and continue with the payment.

• After a successful payment, you can check/print your result slip by selecting your exam year and entering your JAMB Registration Number in the required columns.

ALTERNATIVELY,

• Go to the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) result-checking website at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/CheckUTMEResults

• In the required column, enter your Registration Number/Phone Number.

• Finally, press the ‘Check My Results’ button to view your UTME results notification.

• The portal will return your JAMB Notification of Result if your result is ready. You can then proceed with the printing of the result.

How to Check JAMB Result Offline (via SMS)

All candidates must immediately send the SMS message UTMERESULT (no spaces) to the numbers 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number they used to register. (you must have a credit balance of at least N50 on your line). Soon after, you’ll receive an SMS with the findings.

The following are the responses to be expected:

• If a candidate enters a phone number that was not used during the registration process, the following message will be displayed: “This phone number was not used for registration.”

• A applicant who has received a result will receive the message: “Dear Mr/Miss X, your result is as follows… (and further information will be provided).

• If a result is withheld, the candidate will receive a text that says “Result Withheld.”

• Assume a candidate fits under the category of those granted the benefit of the doubt. The individual will then be notified, “Result withheld pending the upload of clarifications/documents required from you.”

• If a candidate is not present, the response would be “CANDIDATE ABSENT.” A candidate who was ABSENT WITHOUT REGISTRATION NUMBER AND CANCELLED will be informed of this.

• If an applicant gains unauthorized access to the examination location, the notice “Invalid Entrance into the Exam Hall” will be shown.

How to Print JAMB Original Result Slip

Your passport photo appears on the genuine Joint Admission and Matriculations Board, JAMB result slip, which is now available online. However, in order to obtain and print their genuine JAMB results sheets, aspirants must first pay N1,500 online

• Login to your JAMB profile via https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng

• On the left side of the page, under the list of services, click on the “Print Result Slip“.

• Click “continue with payment” to make payment.

• When you are done with the payment, proceed to print your result slip by selecting your exam year’ and entering your ‘JAMB Registration Number’ in the required columns.

JAMB CUT OFF MARK | University, Polytechnic & College

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced that the cut-off marks for admission to higher education institutions had been agreed during the most recent admissions policy meeting. According to JAMB and stakeholders in the country’s education business, the minimum qualifying score for universities in Nigeria is 140, for polytechnics it is 100, and for colleges of education it is 100.

Despite the fact that each institution is entitled to set its own minimum score of up to 220. However, no institution may fall below the predefined minimums of 100 for polytechnics and colleges of education.

How to Check JAMB Admission Status

The management of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made the portal available so that applicants for Direct Entry and UTME can now verify or confirm their admission status for all years.

• Go to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) E-facility portal – portal.jamb.gov.ng/efacility.

• Log in to your Jamb profile with your username and password.

• After a successful login, scroll down, check and locate ‘Check Admission Status’ tab.

• Select your Exam year and supply your registration number where required.

• Finally, click the ‘Check Admission Status’ button to see your JAMB admission status

JAMB Admission Status shows ‘Not Yet Admitted | What to do

This is what you should do if this message shows up;

1. Login into JAMB CAPS to verify your O’level result upload.

It is critical to check whether or not your O’level results have been posted to the JAMB system, as failure to upload your O’level results can influence your JAMB admission status.

• Log in to your JAMB profile

• Click on ‘Check Admission Status

• Click on ‘Access my CAPS’

Click on ‘My O’level’ to confirm if your O’level is uploaded. If not, visit any nearby accredited JAMB CBT centre to upload your O’level result. Processing of admission is in doubt if candidates whose O’level status in CAPS shows ‘Awaiting Result’.

2. Check if you have been recommended for transfer to another program.

According to the JAMB CAPS implementation policy, institutions have the option of shifting some candidates from one program to another based on UTME and O’level combinations.

Applicants must check their acceptance by following steps a through c above, then click the ‘Transfer Approval’ link to see if a recommendation to transfer to another school has been made. You must approve or deny this transfer consideration. If you agree, you will be able to enroll in the new program at the institution of your choice. If you Reject, you will proceed in your preferred Course/Program. As a result, the program transfer will be unaffected.

3. You applied for the JAMB UTME with awaiting results.

Applicants who marked “awaiting result” when registering must upload their O-Level results to the JAMB portal in order for their desired university to process their admission. To avoid disqualification, direct-entry candidates, including JUPEB students, should upload their A’level and O’level results as well. This will assist screening employees in determining if they fit the conditions for admission.

How to ACCEPT or REJECT Admission on JAMB CAPS

Candidates for admission to Nigerian universities, polytechnics, colleges, and other tertiary institutions should be aware that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has activated the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) portal, allowing them to accept or reject their admission offer and monitor their admission status.

• Visit the JAMB E-facility website: https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/

• Login with your email and password

• Locate the Check Admission Status link and click on it.

• Choose the year of your examination, enter your JAMB registration number in the appropriate column, and then click on the option that says “Access my CAPS.”

• On the left panel, select the “Admission Status” option.

• To load your profile, check for the button labelled “Search” located in front of your JAMB Registration Number, and then click on it.

• Under ‘Admission Profile,’ you can now accept or reject your admission offer.

ACCEPT or REJECT Admission on JAMB CAPS Using Mobile Device

Note: If you are using a mobile device, you might not be able to see the option to check your admission status on CAPS. The majority of phone users might only receive the welcome message. Because viewing the entire website requires using desktop mode, the initial page just displays the welcome message. Because of this, using the Chrome browser on a phone is advised. To access the entire page, simply go to Chrome settings and select the option to request desktop site.

JAMB Change of Course / Institution / Data on JAMB Portal

All the candidates who made mistakes while filling their forms during the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) UTME Registration, can now make corrections for the following categories:

1. Names Correction

2. Date of Birth Correction

3. Passport Photograph Correction

4. Gender Correction

5. State/LGA Correction

6. Profile Correction

7. Choice of Institution/Course Correction (Correction can be done multiple times with separate payments).

All 1 – 6 corrections can only be done once. Only Choice of Institution/Course Correction can be done multiple times with separate payments.

NOTE: Changes for these categories requires a payment of N2,500 (two thousand five hundred naira only).

How to Carry Out JAMB Change of Course / Institution / Data on JAMB Portal

Follow the procedure outlined below to archive any of the changes above:

• Go to the JAMB portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/

• Login with your Email and Password.

• Click on ‘Registration (2022 only)’ from the list of services on the left side.

• From the drop-down, select ‘2022 UTME Data Correction‘ / ‘2022 DE Data Correction‘ depending on what you want to do.

• Then proceed with payment.

To finish the correction procedure after payment, go to a JAMB authorized center or the nearest JAMB office.

How to Print JAMB Admission Letter | UTME & Direct Entry

All candidates offered admission (all years) into authorized tertiary institutions in Nigeria can print their admission letter from the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) website. A JAMB admission letter will set you back N1,000. (N1,000).

How to Print JAMB Admission Letter Online

• Visit JAMB portal via https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/

• Login with your ‘Email’ and ‘Password’.

• Click on the “Admission Letter” tab. This is available on the sidebar or on the Home page.

• Once you select this service, a Transaction ID is generated for this service.

• Check out the details on the Confirmation Page. Especially take note of the bold red font used to represent the Transaction ID. For all upcoming references pertaining to the Transaction, the Transaction ID is helpful. You will receive a copy of this transaction ID at the email address you have on file.

• If you want to use your card right away, click the Proceed option. Please take note of the transaction ID because it will be needed if you want to use another payment method, such as an ATM, cash from the bank, or Quickteller.

• On the Interswitch Payment page, enter your card details and click on the Pay button.

• The status of your payment will be displayed in the “My Payment Section” An SMS and email containing your unique Transaction Identification and payment status will be sent to you after payment. Click on the Continue button.

• Upon payment, you will be required to submit the following information:

• Year of Exam and JAMB Registration Number.

• You can now print the Admission letter that appears on your screen after accurately entering the information.

JAMB Regularization Process

Candidates who are enrolled in any institution but do not have a JAMB registration number may apply through JAMB Late Application (previously known as “regularization”). JAMB charges a N10,000 late application fee.

To finish it, adhere to the steps listed below:

1. If you are a new user, you must establish a profile using the Sign Up (New User) Page. Existing users need only enter their login information. You must enter a working email address, first and last name, mobile number, state of origin, local government area, and password in order to establish your profile. After doing so, click the Sign Up button. There can only be one profile per candidate.

2. You must then sign in with your email address and password.

3. After logging in, you will be directed to the landing page, where you may view all services that are offered.

4. Choose “Late (Retroactive) Application“. This can be found in the sidebar.

5. After being chosen, the “Late Application” menu item will be displayed. Click on it.

6. A Transaction ID is produced for this service after you choose it. This will be shown on the screen of the confirmation page.

7. Go over the information on the Confirmation Page. Especially take note of the bold red font used to represent the Transaction ID. For all upcoming references pertaining to the Transaction, the Transaction ID is helpful. You will receive a copy of this transaction ID at the email address you have on file.

8. If you want to use your card right now, click the Proceed button. Please take note of the transaction ID because it will be needed if you want to use another payment method, such as an ATM, cash from the bank, or Quickteller.

9. Fill up your card information on the Interswitch Payment page and press the Pay button.

10. The “My Payment Area” will show the status of your payment. After payment, you will receive an SMS and email with your specific Transaction Identifier and payment status. On the Continue button, click.

11. Upon payment, you will be required to submit the following information: An examination’s year and JAMB registration number

12. The application form will appear once the information has been entered accurately. You must complete the online application form. Please be aware that some fields are required.

13. To complete your application, click Submit.

14. Upon submission, a print-ready Indemnity Form will be shown.

15. Fill this out and submit it for approval to your university.

16. The approved form must be submitted to the JAMB state office by your institution.

17. The approved form will be uploaded to your profile as soon as it is received. When this is finished, a notification will be sent to you.

18. Your application will now be processed by JAMB. Your information will be modified as requested if approved.

JAMB Regularization for Part-Time/Sandwich/Distance Learning Students

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is informing all Part-Time / Sandwich Students in all Nigerian Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education) that in order to have accurate data of undergraduate students in all Nigerian Tertiary Institutions, it has integrated the admission process of Part-Time Degree Programme candidates into the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).).

• Due to the aforementioned, all part-time students registered in Nigerian tertiary institutions are urged to visit the JAMB e-facility platform right away and submit individual documents for document registration.

• All students must complete the process at one of the authorized JAMB CBT Centers and fill out the JAMB Indemnity Form.

• The form must be completed by the students and then approved and signed by the dean of your institution’s School of Continuing Education (SCE) or Part-Time Studies before being submitted to the JAMB headquarters.

• Students can go to the JAMB website to print their Admission Letter and obtain their unique REG numbers after the indemnity forms have been approved by the JAMB.

Candidates who desire to enroll in any of the Part-Time / Sandwich programs at any Nigerian Tertiary Institution MUST first enroll with JAMB by paying the N3,500 fee for the JAMB Part-Time / Sandwich / Distance Learning Form.

JAMB Matriculation List | For NYSC Mobilization

Prospective participants can use the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) portal to see if their admissions have been accepted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. (JAMB). If your name does not show on the JAMB matriculation list, your application to the NYSC would be rejected.

How to Qualification/Requirements for JAMB Matriculation List

• Print Jamb Admission Letter Online

• Print JAMB Result Slip Online

• Then, make verification of the two documents with the admission officer in your Institution

How to Check JAMB Matriculation List

JAMB matriculation status can be checked using the simple procedure below;

• Go to the matriculation list portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/CheckMatriculationList.

• Select your examination year.

• Enter your JAMB Registration number.

• Finally, click on ‘Fetch My Details‘.

If you receive a “Congratulation” message, it means you have been confirmed by JAMB, therefore, you are eligible for NYSC mobilization.

JAMB CBT CENTRES

The numerous locations and centers in Nigeria that have been authorized by JAMB for the registration of the UTME exam are known as Jamb CBT (Computer Based Test) Centers. The Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), FCT, is one of numerous JAMB CBT centers/locations located across Nigeria’s 36 states.

JAMB PORTAL Update

This portal is often updated with the most recent information about the JAMB Portal 2023. As a result, visit this website frequently to stay up to date on the recruitment process.

In case the authorities change anything, we also urge that you store or bookmark this page and keep checking for changes. We’ll inform you as soon as this occurs.

If you have any questions about the JAMB Portal 2023, please leave them in the comments section below and we will respond.