How to Register for JAMB 2027 UTME & DE Form Step by Step Guide

11 September 2026

If you are searching for how to register for JAMB 2027, the process starts well before you get to a CBT centre. Your NIN details, phone number, Profile Code, ePIN, course choice and UTME subjects all need to be handled correctly to avoid problems later.

JAMB has not officially announced the 2027 UTME registration dates, closing date, examination date or registration fees at the time of writing. Therefore, candidates should not rely on dates or fees from the 2025 or 2026 registration exercises as the official 2027 schedule.

The registration process itself follows a familiar pattern. Here is what you need to know before the 2027 registration window opens.

What You Need Before Registering for JAMB 2027

Before starting your registration, make sure you have:

• A valid National Identification Number (NIN)

• A personal and functional phone number

• A personal email address

• Your O'Level results or details if available

• Your preferred institution and course

• The correct UTME subject combination for your intended course

Your NIN details are particularly important because JAMB uses the biodata associated with your identity record. Check your name, date of birth and other personal information before beginning the registration process.

Your phone number should also be one you can continue to access throughout the admission process. It is used for important JAMB communication and the profile creation process.

Check Your Course Requirements Before Registration

Do not wait until you are sitting at the CBT centre before deciding what to study.

JAMB provides an eligibility system through IBASS that helps candidates check whether their qualifications and proposed UTME subjects match their intended course and institution.

This is important because choosing the wrong subject combination can affect your admission chances even if you perform well in the examination.

Check:

• Your preferred institution

• Your proposed course

• Required O'Level subjects

• UTME subject combination

• Any additional requirements for the programme

How to Register for JAMB 2027

The registration process generally follows these steps.

Step 1: Generate Your JAMB Profile Code

The first stage is creating your JAMB profile using your NIN.

In previous registration cycles, candidates generated their Profile Code by sending their NIN by SMS from their personal phone number to 55019 or 66019 in the required format. A Profile Code was then sent back to the same number.

For 2027, candidates should follow the exact instructions JAMB publishes when registration officially opens.

Keep the phone number used for this process safe because it becomes connected to your JAMB profile.

Step 2: Purchase the JAMB ePIN

After obtaining your Profile Code, the next stage is purchasing the JAMB ePIN.

Previous registration exercises allowed candidates to obtain the ePIN through approved payment channels. The ePIN is connected to the candidate's profile and should be kept private.

Do not use previous years' JAMB fees as the 2027 price. JAMB has not yet announced the official 2027 registration fee.

Step 3: Visit a JAMB Accredited CBT Centre

After obtaining the required registration details, go personally to a JAMB-accredited CBT centre to complete the registration.

JAMB's registration process requires the candidate's physical presence for biometric and photograph capture. Previous guidelines required all ten fingerprints to be captured at the centre.

Avoid using ordinary cybercafés or unauthorized agents to register you.

Step 4: Provide Your Registration Details

At the CBT centre, you will provide the information required for your application, including:

• Personal and biodata information

• Choice of institutions

• Preferred course of study

• UTME subject combination

• O'Level results and grades, where applicable

• Examination town

• Other information required by JAMB for the 2027 exercise

Candidates awaiting their O'Level results should follow JAMB's instructions on when and how to upload the results once they become available.

Step 5: Complete Your Biometric Capture

Your photograph and fingerprints will be captured at the accredited centre.

Biometric verification is an important part of the process because JAMB uses it to verify the candidate during subsequent stages, including the examination. Previous guidelines specifically required successful biometric verification before candidates could sit the UTME.

If you have a biometric problem, do not attempt to register repeatedly at different centres. Follow the special procedure JAMB provides for candidates with biometric challenges.

Step 6: Check Everything Before Confirming

This is one of the most important parts of the registration.

Before confirming your registration, carefully check:

• Spelling of your name

• Date of birth

• Course

• Institution choices

• UTME subjects

• O'Level results

• Examination town

• Email address and phone number

Previous JAMB guidelines require candidates to review their entries and confirm that they are correct before printing the registration slip.

Do not rush this stage. A mistake discovered after registration can be much harder to correct.

Step 7: Print and Keep Your JAMB Registration Slip

Once registration is successfully completed, collect and safely keep your registration slip.

You should also keep your Profile Code, registration number and other important JAMB details secure because you may need them during later stages of the admission process.

JAMB 2027 Registration Dates and Fees

JAMB has not officially announced the 2027 registration timetable or fees at the time of writing.

The 2025 and 2026 registration exercises had different published dates and fee arrangements, so those figures should not be presented as the 2027 schedule.

Once JAMB announces the 2027 exercise, candidates should confirm:

Important JAMB Registration Rules to Remember

There are a few mistakes candidates should avoid throughout the process.

Do not register more than once. If something goes wrong during registration, seek correction through the appropriate JAMB channel instead of purchasing another application. Multiple registrations can lead to sanctions.

Do not share your password or security details. Parents, friends, tutorial centres and other third parties should not transact on your JAMB profile on your behalf. Previous JAMB guidelines specifically warned candidates against sharing passwords, Profile Codes and other security information.

Register only at an approved CBT center. JAMB's guidelines state that registration should be completed at accredited centres or designated JAMB offices.

Check your subject combination first. Do not choose UTME subjects based on what your friends are selecting. Your subjects must match the requirements of your intended programme.

JAMB 2027 Registration at a Glance

How to Register for JAMB 2027

When JAMB officially opens the 2027 registration exercise, candidates should use the official JAMB portal and follow the instructions published for the 2027 UTME.

JAMB Official Portal: www.jamb.gov.ng

Do not pay agents who claim they can register you through a secret portal or guarantee admission, higher scores or special treatment.

The safest way to register for JAMB 2027 is to prepare your documents and choices early, verify your NIN information, check your course requirements and then complete the registration through an accredited CBT centre once the official registration window opens.

Most registration problems are avoidable. Take your time, check every detail before confirming your application and keep all your JAMB information safe.