How to Get My JAMB Registration Number: 4 Fast Ways to Retrieve It

How to Get My JAMB Registration Number: 4 Fast Ways to Retrieve It

Picture this: Post-UTME registration is closing in two days. You rush to the cyber cafe, sit down to fill the form, and then—freeze.

You can’t find your JAMB registration number.

You check your bag. Nothing. You check your gallery. Nothing. The panic starts to set in. “Did I just lose my admission?”

Relax. I’ve been teaching long enough to see this happen every single year. It is frustrating, but it is not the end of the world. Your registration number hasn’t disappeared; you just need to know where to look for it.

If you are asking, “How to get my JAMB registration number,” you are in the right place. I’m going to show you four simple ways to drag that number out of hiding, so you can get back to securing your admission.

Method 1: The “Reprint” Strategy (Most Reliable)

The absolute surest way to get your number is to look at your exam slip. I know, I know—you probably lost the physical paper. That’s why we are going to reprint it.

Your registration number is boldly written at the top of your JAMB examination slip (the one you took to the CBT center).

Here is how to get it back:

1. Go to the official JAMB e-facility portal.

2. You don’t even need to log in for this part. Look for “Print Examination Slip” or “Print Result Slip” on the home menu.

3. Enter your Phone Number (the one you used to register) or your Email.

4. Click “Print”.

Once the slip pops up, your Registration Number (usually ending with letters like ‘EA’, ‘BA’, etc.) will be staring right at you at the top left corner. Save it as a PDF on your phone this time, please.

Method 2: The SMS Trick (Quickest Fix)

Maybe you don’t have data, or the JAMB site is crashing (which, let’s be honest, happens a lot). You can use your phone.

But there is a catch: You must use the exact SIM card you used for your JAMB registration.

1. Open your message app.

2. Type UTMERESULT or RESULT.

3. Send it to 55019 or 66019.

Why does this work? Even though this command is technically for checking results, the reply you get from JAMB always starts with your name and—you guessed it—your Registration Number.

Note: Make sure you have at least N50 airtime. The network providers will not send it for free.

If you are also struggling with your profile code (maybe you lost that too), we have a separate guide on 4 fast ways on how to retrieve lost JAMB profile code that saves you from that headache.

Method 3: Check Your JAMB CAPS

If you have already created a JAMB profile (which you should have by now), your registration number is permanently stored on your dashboard.

This method is great because it also allows you to check your admission status at the same time.

1. Log in to the JAMB e-Facility portal using your email and password.

2. Once you are in, switch your browser to “Desktop Site” (if you are on mobile).

3. Click on “Check Admission Status”.

4. Click on “Access my CAPS”.

On the left-hand side of your CAPS dashboard, your details, including that precious Registration Number, are listed.

While you are on the portal, ensure your course and institution are correct. If you made a mistake during registration, you might need to do a “Change of Institution”. I explained the steps to avoid mistakes in this guide: how to change institution course on JAMB portal.

Method 4: The Admission Letter Route

This is for students who have already been offered admission but lost their details afterward.

If you have printed your JAMB Admission Letter before, check your email or your file. The Reg Number is the primary identifier on that document.

According to updates from Vanguard News Education, JAMB is becoming very strict with data accuracy. So, when you do retrieve this number, cross-check it with your O’Level documents to ensure everything matches.

Why Is This Number So Important?

You might think, “It’s just a number.” But in the Nigerian education system, that string of digits is your identity. Without it, you cannot:

• Check your UTME result.

• Register for Post-UTME.

• Check your admission status on CAPS.

• Go for NYSC mobilization later in life.

It is your academic fingerprint.

What If I Lost The Phone Number Too?

This is the worst-case scenario. You lost the slip, you forgot the email password, and the SIM card is missing.

If you are in this boat, don’t panic. You have to visit a physical JAMB CBT Centre or a JAMB State Office. You will need to go with your NIN slip and explain the situation. They can use your biometrics (thumbprint) to pull up your profile and give you your Registration Number.

Final Advice

Now that you know how to get my JAMB registration number, go and retrieve it immediately. Don’t wait until the morning of your Post-UTME exam.

Once you have it, write it down in a physical diary.

And since you are sorting out your JAMB issues, now is the time to get serious about your studies. You can’t just rely on luck. Take a look at the official JAMB 2026 syllabus for all subjects to make sure you are reading the right topics.

Go sort it out, and good luck!