This is a comprehensive guide to the 2026 JAMB Direct Entry (DE) registration process. I have rewritten the information into a structured, easy-to-read format to help candidates navigate the requirements and procedures.
Key Dates & Costs
- Registration Deadline: Saturday, April 25, 2026 (includes ePIN vending).
- Registration Fee: N5,700.
- Location: Registration must be completed only at JAMB State or Zonal offices nationwide.
Academic Requirements
To qualify for Direct Entry, you need a minimum of five O’Level credit passes (max two sittings), with at least two at the Principal or Advanced level.
Accepted Qualifications:
- First Degree (Nigeria or Abroad), University Diploma, or HND.
- National Diploma: Accepted only for intakes up to 2024.
- NCE/IJMB/JUPEB/NABTEB (ANBC/ANTC) or Cambridge A-Level.
- Important: Awarding institutions must forward verification to JAMB before registration is finalized. Statement of results is valid for 3 years (1 year for NCE).
Step 1: Profile Creation (NIN Method)
Your phone number is your permanent ID. Do not use a number previously used by someone else.
- Send SMS: Text “NIN [Your 11-digit Number]” to 55019 or 66019.
- Receive Code: You will receive a 10-character Profile Code.
- Tip: If you registered in previous years, use the same number to receive the same code.
- SIM Maintenance: If you bought a SIM just for this, use your Telco’s “Keep My Number” (KMN) service to prevent the line from being reassigned.
Step 2: e-PIN Purchase & Payment
- Visit a Vendor: Take your Profile Code to NIPOST, a bank, or participating Microfinance banks/MMOs.
- Payment: Pay the N5,700 fee.
- Receive e-PIN: The vendor will send the e-PIN to your registered phone number via SMS.
Step 3: Direct Entry Registration at JAMB Office
Visit a JAMB State or Zonal office with your Profile Code and e-PIN.
- Biometrics: You must capture all ten fingers and a live photograph (no passport uploads allowed).
- Data Required: * Previous Matriculation Number and Awarding Institution.
- Year of graduation and subjects of qualification.
- Disclosure: You must disclose if you have been previously admitted/matriculated elsewhere. Failure to do so will invalidate your application.
Self-Service & Troubleshooting
- Lost Profile Code? SMS “RESEND” to 55019 or 66019.
- Forgot Password? SMS “PASSWORD [Email Address]” to 55019 or 66019.
- Complaints: Do not write letters. Create a support ticket at jamb.gov.ng via the “Quicklinks” section.
Vital Rules to Remember
No Proxy Registration: Parents or guardians are not allowed to transact on your behalf. Sharing your password makes you liable for any errors or fraud.
Group Registration: Schools or tutorial centers are strictly forbidden from registering candidates in groups.
Duplicate Applications: Register only once. If you make a mistake, apply for a correction rather than buying a new form, as multiple applications will disqualify you.
