6 steps to complete before registering for your 2025 JAMB UTME
JAMB’s 2024 UTME registration has started, and before heading to an accredited center, it’s crucial to complete these 7 essential tasks.
The information in this publication will direct you on the prerequisites to fulfill before going to the registration center, ensuring you avoid wasting time and resources and achieve your intended goals.
- Obtain your National Identification Number (NIN): According to previous reports, having a NIN is likely to be a mandatory prerequisite for UTME/DE registration. If you don’t have your NIN yet and plan to register for UTME/DE, we recommend promptly obtaining it. We have previously outlined a step-by-step procedure on acquiring NIN. If you haven’t obtained yours, please visit this link: NIN Application Guidelines and follow the provided instructions.
- Generate your JAMB registration profile code: JAMB now requires a ten-character profile code before candidates can successfully register for UTME. To create this profile code, you need to send your NIN through a registered phone number to a designated shortcode. It is advisable to generate your profile code before the commencement of registration to avoid any rush or unnecessary anxiety. We have provided simple instructions for this task.
- Determine Your Desired Course of Study: It is crucial to make a decision on the course you plan to pursue before the commencement of registration. This early decision is essential as it allows you ample time for thoughtful consideration before finalizing your career or course choice. It is advisable not to hastily select a course; rather, opt for one that aligns with both your passion and academic strengths. Additionally, it is important to have alternative (2nd choice) courses in mind for a successful registration.
- Familiarize Yourself with the Preferred Institution: Similar to selecting a course, it is essential to be well-informed about the institution you plan to apply to. Your criteria for choosing should be centered on whether the institution offers your desired course, the admission requirements, tuition fees, and personal preferences such as location. It’s important to note that for a successful registration, you should also have alternative choices for other institutions, such as polytechnics or colleges of education.
- Be Aware of the Subject Combination for Your Chosen Course: A common error students make is selecting incorrect subject combinations for their chosen courses. To avoid such mistakes, consult “The JAMB Brochure” to identify the required subject combinations for various courses before the registration period begins. It’s crucial to remember that selecting the wrong combination can potentially jeopardize your chances of admission.
- Start Studying Now: Finally, start studying now and don’t just study hard, learn to study smart. By now you should know that a good number of JAMB past questions are repeated every year.
Here are the six important steps to complete before registering for your 2025 JAMB UTME.
