JAMB (UTME & DE) Registration Form 2025/2026 Session Announced – How To Register

The Joint Admission and Matriculations Board also known as JAMB was established in 1978 which was set up majorly for conducting of entrance examinations into Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education in Nigeria. JAMB application form is made available every year for candidates who meet the entry requirements into the various tertiary institutions. Yearly, close to 2million Nigerians sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) which makes the form the most sought after by students (working and non-working class)

In this post, we will be discussing everything about JAMB admission form for 2025/2026 academic session, how to apply for JAMB admission form online via JAMB’s portal, the cost of JAMB’s admission form, how to apply for JAMB registration form as a Nigerian or international candidate and the closing date for submission of all completed JAMB forms for both UTME and DE candidates for 2025/2026 academic session.

I will break the process of applying for JAMB admission form in a coordinated manner for ease of understanding most especially for first time applicants. However, applicants that have previously registered and participated in the previous UTME but did not pass can equally gain form this information being posted here.

JAMB 2025/2026 registration form registration procedure for UTME and DE candidates is not different from the previous sessions except some slight changes which in most cases do not even surface. Before going into details as regards JAMB registration form for 2025/2026

year] academic session, we shall be looking at the most frequently asked questions about JAMB registration forms by past and present applicants. Listing and answering these FAQs would greatly assist applicants who must have had similar questions about JAMB registration forms in mind before now.

Below are the list of FAQ on JAMB’s admission forms;

• Is JAMB admission form out?
• How much is JAMB registration form for 2025?
• When will JAMB’s Direct Entry forms be out?
• Please when is the sale of JAMB form commencing?
• How to know when JAMB registration is on progress?
• Please when is JAMB admission form going to be out for 2025?
• When will JAMB exams commence?
• What is a JAMB slip?
• How can I register for the 2025/2026 JAMB?
• Where to obtain JAMB form?
• Will there be any make up test for candidates that miss the 2025/2026 UTME?

The above are the most frequently asked questions on JAMB registration forms and the best possible answers. Go through them carefully and you can never be wrong with your application.

UTME and DE Registration Form Prices

The cost of the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration varies depending on the options you choose:

• UTME without Mock Examination: ₦7,200
• UTME with Mock Examination: ₦8,700
• Direct Entry (DE) Application: ₦5,700
• These fees are broken down as follows:
• JAMB Application Fee: ₦3,500
• Reading Text: ₦1,000
• CBT Centre Registration Service Charge: ₦700
• CBT Centre UTME Service Charge: ₦1,500
• CBT Mock Service Charge: ₦1,500 (if applicable)
• Bank Charges: ₦500

How to Apply for JAMB Registration Form 2025/2026 Session

To register for the 2025/2026 UTME and DE form, please note that the following fees will be paid which comprises of JAMB form, CBT test fee and the text book also known as brochure.

Now to start your online application, please go to following the steps outlined below

You are to make available, your ePIN at any JAMB accredited CBT Centre for completion of registration. Ensure you use your name in the same manner it appears in all your documents when apply for your UTME registration form. Your name of the candidate as typed by you on your phone when registering the profile comes up automatically upon entering your e-PIN during registration in the CBT centre closest to you.

You are to take note of the following steps to successfully apply for the 2025/2026 UTME and DE registration form.

How to Register for the 2025 JAMB Exam

If you want to register for the 2025 JAMB UTME, follow these easy steps:

Step 1: Get Your NIN (National Identification Number)

Before anything else, you must have a National Identification Number (NIN). If you don’t have one, visit a NIMC office to register. Make sure the phone number you used for NIN registration is active because you’ll need it.

Step 2: Create Your JAMB Profile

1. Open your phone’s messaging app.
2. Type: NIN [your NIN number]
3. Send it to 55019 or 66019 (Example: NIN 12345678901).
4. You’ll receive a 10-digit Profile Code via SMS. Save this code; you’ll need it to buy the JAMB form.

Step 3: Buy the JAMB e-PIN

After getting your Profile Code, you must buy the JAMB e-PIN. Here’s where you can buy it:

Banks (Access, Zenith, First Bank, etc.)

POS Agents (at JAMB offices or accredited centers)

Online Payment (JAMB official website)

USSD Code (5656*55019#)

Once you pay, the e-PIN will be sent to your phone.

Step 4: Go to an Accredited CBT Center

Take your Profile Code and e-PIN to a JAMB-approved CBT center for registration. There, you will:

Fill in your personal details (name, date of birth, etc.)

Choose your preferred institutions and courses

Select your UTME subjects

Provide your O’Level results (or state that you’re awaiting results)

Take a passport photo and fingerprint scan

Step 5: Collect Your JAMB Materials

After registering, you’ll receive:

A JAMB Registration Slip (keep this safe)

The JAMB Novel (for the Use of English exam)

Step 6: Start Preparing for the Exam

Now that you’ve registered, start studying! Use:

JAMB syllabus

JAMB Past questions

Mock exams (optional but recommended)

Important Dates to Remember

• Registration Period: February 3 – March 8, 2025
• Mock Exam Registration Deadline: February 23, 2025
• Mock Exam Date: April 5, 2025
• Main JAMB Exam: April 25 – May 5, 2025

Final Tips

Register early to avoid issues.

Use only JAMB-approved CBT centers (no cyber cafés!).

Keep your Profile Code and e-PIN safe.

Double-check your details before submitting your form.

That’s it! Follow these steps, and you’ll successfully register for the 2025 JAMB exam. Good luck!

Hope this is well understood? if you have any question as regards the 2025/2026 JAMB registration form and how to apply, kindly reach out to us via the comment box below and we shall respond accordingly.

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