Are you you looking forward to write 2025 UTME/JAMB examination and you don’t know how to generate your JAMB Profile Code?
Worry no more! This article is going to provide you with accurate and efficient way of getting your JAMB Profile code and all other important informations.
Joint admission and matriculation board has announced that candidates that intends to write 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination can now start generating their profile code.
Introduction To JAMB Profile Code
The Joint Admission and matriculation board (JAMB) profile code is a distinctive 10-digits code that enable them to identify candidates throughout the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration process.
The unique code serves as a very essential way of identifying Candidates and also enable JAMB to efficiently manage candidates information and facilitate a smooth registration process.
Importance Of JAMB Profile Code
The following are the essentiality of JAMB Profile code
- You need JAMB Profile code to be able to register for the JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) because it’s a special number that indentify candidates during registration.
- The profile is linked or connected to your National identification number (NIN) which is a very compulsory requirement for the registration.
- The profile code also enable JAMB to certify the authenticity of your Identity, access your information and process your application.
Requirements For Generating JAMB Profile Code
The following are the requirements for generating your jamb
- The candidate must have a working National Identity Number from a verifiable NIMC center
- The candidate must use a registered sim card
- The SIM card must be unused and not previously registered by someone else.
- The SIM card must be Linked to the NIN provided.
Step-by-step Procedures To Generate Your Profile Code
Follow any of the process below to generate your profile code.
- Dial *55019*1*NIN# to generate your profile code
Alternatively you can also follow the process below:
- The candidate send his/her national identity number to 55019 or 66019 e.g (“NIN” space National Identity Number)
- The candidate will receive a 10-digit unique number. The 10-digit code is your profile code.
- The candidate will also receive his/her registered NIN name and UTME fee details.
How To Recover Or Retrieve/Lost Profile Code
To recover your lost profile code, make sure you follow the processes below:
To retrieve your old/lost profile code, send RESEND to 55019 or 66019 and your old profile code will be sent to you.
How To Create Profile Code With New Phone Number.
Send “NIN” space National Identity Number to 55019 or 66019 and your profile code will be sent to you via text message.
But make sure the new phone number has not been used for generating profile code before.
Note: for those that have earlier used a phone number to generate profile code should make sure to send RESEND to 55019 or 66019 to reactivate the profile code.
Troubleshooting JAMB Profile Code Problems
No Response After Requesting For Profile Code
Use another phone with your SIM card to request, as the problem may be with your phone unable to receive text message.
Phone Number Already Being Used By Another Candidate
When you encounter this problem, register another phone number and use it for your jamb profile code.
This problem is due to the fact that a phone number can only be used by a single person.
Insufficient Balance
This is due to fact that generating JAMB Profile code requires 50 naira airtime and you balance is not sufficient for that.
Invalid Character Detected
This may occur when you used incorrect format, go back and make sure you use the correct format e.g “NIN” space National Identity Number
Invalid Date Of Birth
Visit any NIMC center to correct your date of birth.
Profile Code Already Linked With Another Number
This implies that you have already used the number to generate profile code, send “RESEND” to 55019 or 66019 to get the old profile code reactivated.
Invalid NIN Passport Obtained
Wait for some time and try again
Record Not Found For NIN Visit NIMC
When you encounter this problem, quickly visit any NIMC center to verify your NIN status.
Missing Surname Or Firstname In Your NIN Details
Kindly wait for some time and try again.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How To Generate JAMB Profile Code?
Simple dial *55019*1*NIN# or simply send “NIN” space National Identity Number to 55019 or 66019 to get your profile code.
Can I Use Another Number To Get My Profile Code?
No, you can’t use another phone number to get your profile code.
You’re to use the phone number you provided during your JAMB registration.
Can I Use Another Person’s Phone Number To Check My JAMB Result?
No, you have to use the phone number you used during registration and also the one you used to generate your profile code
Can I Change My Profile Code?
Profile code cannot be changed, but it must be reactivated by sending resend to 55019 or 66019 when generating with the same phone number for another time.
Conclusion
JAMB Profile code is very important in ascertaining the information of applicants as it’s a unique code that’s different for every candidates.
To generate yours, follow the correct format as explained above.
For more informations, problems regarding profile code generation, visit jamb portal at: https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng and go to their help center
For questions and inquires you can always contact us, we will respond to all your questions swiftly with every sense of responsibility.