The Digest:
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has published detailed registration guidelines for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Rooted in the storm of academic transition, the announcement outlines key steps, from NIN verification to biometric capture, while flagging frequent errors that could derail candidates’ applications.
Key Points
- Candidates must send their 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 to generate a profile code.
- Profile codes cannot be changed once created; biodata is pulled from NIMC automatically.
- Registration must be completed at approved JAMB offices or accredited CBT centres.
- E-PINs should only be purchased from authorised banks, online platforms, or vendors.
- Corrections to personal details must be made with NIMC before registration.
- Phone numbers and email addresses are unique and cannot be shared or altered later.
- Biometric or technical issues should be resolved at JAMB offices, not forced at centres.
For thousands of hopefuls, this process marks the first step toward a future, a meticulous ritual where attention to detail can mean the difference between admission and delay.
Sources: JAMB Official Communication, Punch Newspapers
