What Are The Requirements for JAMB Registration 2026

What Are The Requirements for JAMB Registration 2026

You know that feeling when you get to the CBT center, the queue is long, the sun is hot, and suddenly the operator tells you, “You forgot your NIN slip”?

It is a nightmare.

Every year, I see students panic, run around, and waste money just because they didn’t have the right documents before leaving home. Registration is the foundation of your admission. If the foundation is shaky, even a score of 300 won’t save you.

So, let’s get you prepared. As your tutor, I have compiled the complete list of requirements for JAMB registration 2026 so you can walk into that center with confidence and walk out with your slip in ten minutes.

Table of Contents

1. The “Golden Ticket”: Your NIN

Let’s be honest, without your National Identification Number (NIN), there is no JAMB for you. This is the very first hurdle.

You don’t just need the number; you need to generate your Profile Code. This is a 10-character code you get by sending your NIN to 55019 or 66019.

Crucial Warning: Do not use your daddy’s phone number or your auntie’s SIM card. You must use a SIM card registered in your name (or a parent’s SIM that you can access 24/7). All your exam details, center info, and admission offers will come to this number. If you lose the SIM, you are in big trouble.

If you have tried generating the code and it’s failing (which happens a lot with Nigerian networks), don’t panic. Check out our guide on 4 fast ways on how to retrieve lost JAMB profile code. It’s a lifesaver.

2. Personal Data & Biodata

The computer will ask you for details that seem simple, but you’d be surprised how many people freeze up. Write these down before you go:

Correct Name: It must match what is on your NIN and O’Level results.
Date of Birth: Again, this must match your NIN.
State/LGA of Origin: Know this for sure. Don’t guess.

3. O’Level Results (WAEC, NECO, or GCE)

This is one of the main requirements for JAMB registration 2026. You need to supply your grades.

“But Sir, I am still in SS3, my WAEC result is not out!”

Relax. You can register with “Awaiting Result” (AR). It is perfectly allowed. You will just upload the results later on the JAMB portal once they are released. However, if you already have your papers, bring the original result slip to the center.

4. Your Choice of Institutions and Courses

This is where students mess up their admission chances before writing a single exam. You need to choose:

First Choice: Usually a Federal or State University (e.g., UNILAG, OAU).
Second Choice: Often a Polytechnic or another University (depending on current JAMB policies).
Third Choice: College of Education or Polytechnic.
Fourth Choice: IEIs (Innovation Enterprise Institutions).

Pro Tip: Don’t just pick a course because it sounds fancy. Ensure you have the correct subject combination for it. If you want to study Medicine but you register for Geography instead of Physics, you are automatically disqualified. Please, review the official compulsory subjects for Nursing, Medicine, and Law to be safe.

5. A Valid Email Address

In the past, you could get away without this. Not anymore. You need a working Gmail or Yahoo address. This is where your admission letter will eventually land.

My advice: Create a new email address just for your school admission. Write the password down in your diary and on a piece of paper in your room. If you lose access to this email, retrieving your CAPS profile becomes a war.

6. The Registration Fee

Budgeting is part of the requirements. You don’t want to be stranded at the cafe. While prices are subject to slight changes by the board, you should budget between N6,000 and N7,000. This covers:

The Registration Form (e-PIN).
The Reading Text (Novel).
CBT Centre Service Charge.

For the exact dates on when to pay and when the portal closes, keep an eye on our update: is JAMB 2026 registration form out.

7. Biometrics (The No-Proxy Rule)

You cannot send your brother to register for you. You must be physically present. Your ten fingers will be captured biometrically. This is to stop impersonation. If your fingers can’t be captured, they won’t register you. So, avoid rubbing heavy oils or lotions on your hands on the morning of your registration.

Summary Checklist for Registration Day

To make it easy, just copy this list into your phone:

[ ] NIN Slip & Profile Code.
[ ] O’Level Result (or specific knowledge that you are using Awaiting Result).
[ ] Phone Number (linked to NIN).
[ ] Email Address & Password.
[ ] List of 4 Schools and Courses.
[ ] Cash/ATM Card for payment.

A Final Word

Meeting the requirements for JAMB registration 2026 is just step one. Don’t rush the process at the cafe. Check the screen. Is your name spelled right? Is your gender correct? Once you hit submit, correcting errors costs money and takes time.

Now that you know what to bring, your focus should shift to the exam itself. The syllabus is huge, and time is short. You might want to start looking at the official JAMB 2026 syllabus for all subjects to structure your reading.

Good luck, and go secure that admission!