The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially commenced the sale of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Form. It’s pivotal for you to understand that registration is exclusively conducted by JAMB-accredited centres and JAMB State Offices. To ensure your safety and the validity of your registration, avoid patronising any Cyber café or computer centres not officially recognized by JAMB.
The UTME,
conducted by JAMB,
is a critical entry-level examination for candidates aspiring to enter various
tertiary institutions. As a candidate, keeping up-to-date with the registration
process and requirements is crucial.
To assist you in a
stress-free registration process, it’s recommended to BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. We will
continuously provide you with essential information and updates regarding the UTME registration.
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📆 Registration Dates |
15 Jan – 26 Feb 2024 |
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💳 Form Costs |
N7,700 (With Mock), N6,200
(Without Mock) |
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🌍 Exam Locations |
Nationwide and Foreign Centres |
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📱 Unique Phone Number |
Mandatory for Registration |
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🔐 NIN Requirement |
Submission via SMS |
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🖥️ CBT Registration |
Only at Accredited Centres |
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📚 General Entry Req. |
5 O’Level Credits incl. English
(and Maths for specific fields) |
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🚫 Prohibited Items |
Earphones, Watches, Phones,
Electronic Devices |
JAMB Form Registration Period and Cost
REGISTRATION
PERIOD FOR UTME ONLY (Candidates
are to have valid and functional personal e-mail address before commencing the
process)
·
The period of registration
for UTME candidates, including those from Foreign Countries, is
from Monday, 15 January 2024, to Monday, 26
February 2024.
·
PIN vending
for UTME commences on Monday, 8 January 2024,
while it ends on Saturday, 24 February 2024.
REGISTRATION
PERIOD FOR DIRECT ENTRY ONLY (Candidates
are to have valid and functional personal e-mail address before commencing the
process)
·
Direct Entry application would
commence from Wednesday, 28th February, to Thursday,
28th March 2024. Registration for DE would only be at the Board’s State
and Zonal Offices.
Direct
entry candidates should check the 2024 JAMB
Direct Entry Form Application Details page for the
procedure to obtain JAMB DE form and register.
Cost
of JAMB Form
In Nigeria:
Check
the table below for the cost of the JAMB form for UTME and
DE Candidates:
|
Items |
Amount
(₦) |
|
UTME Application
Fee |
3,500 |
|
Compulsory
Reading Textbook |
FREE |
|
CBT
(Examination) Service Charge |
1,500 |
|
Registration
Centre Service Charge |
700 |
|
Bank
Charges |
500 |
|
CBT
Centre Service Charge for Mock |
1,500 |
|
Grand
Total With Mock |
7,700 |
|
Grand
Total Without Mock |
6,200 |
NOTE: CANDIDATES ARE TO SPECIFY THE TYPE OF E-PIN REQUIRED AT THE
POINT OF PURCHASE AS NO REFUND WOULD BE MADE.
Foreign
Centres: Thirty United States Dollars
($30).
2024 UTME Order
of Choice of Institution (Any Institution can be the first choice)
On the 2024 registration platform, Candidates are to note that their 1st choice can be a College of Education, University, Innovative Enterprise Institutes, Polytechnics/Monotechnics, NDA (Nigerian Defence Academy) or Nigeria Police Academy.
2024 JAMB UTME General
Entry Requirements
The
general entry requirements for admission into the First Degree, National
Diploma (ND), National Innovation Diploma (NID) and Nigeria Certificate in
Education (NCE) programmes are five (5) O’Level Credit passes, including
English Language. In addition, credit in Mathematics is required for
science-based and social science programmes.
How to Obtain 2024 JAMB Form
& General Instructions
Unique Phone Number Requirement for Registration:
·
Each
candidate must use a unique mobile phone number (SIM) for registration. This
number is exclusive to one candidate only.
·
The
chosen number (SIM) becomes your permanent identifier for all current and
future dealings with the Board.
National
Identification Number (NIN) Submission:
·
Candidates
must send their NIN via text (SMS) to
either 55019 or 66019 from their personal GSM number.
·
Format:
Type “NIN”, add a space, then your 11-digit NIN (e.g., NIN 00123456789).
·
Ensure
the number has not been previously used for UTME/DE
registration.
·
Avoid
using post-paid or special bundle package lines unless they are specially
credited.
Profile Code Receipt:
·
A
10-character Profile Code will be sent to the candidate’s phone (SIM) number.
·
Returning
candidates will receive the same profile code on the previously used number.
·
The
profile remains constant for present and future applications with the Board.
Importance of the Mobile Number:
·
The
mobile number used for the text message becomes linked to the candidate’s name.
·
It
will be used for all 2024 and future communications regarding Application,
Examination, and Admission.
·
Candidates
must remember the SIM number used for vital future communications with the
Board.
Procurement of Application Document:
·
Candidates
must present the profile code at the time of application document purchase
(Banks, MMOs, MFBs, Switches, USSD Partners).
·
An
e-PIN will be sent to the candidate’s phone as a text message.
Registration
at JAMB Accredited
CBT Centre:
·
Candidates
must present the Profile code and e-PIN at any JAMB accredited CBT Centre to
complete registration.
Completion of Application:
·
Biometric
capture (all ten fingers) and physical photograph taking are mandatory.
·
Successful
biometric and photograph capture allows printing of the e-registration slip.
·
Fingerprint
verification is needed for any further transactions on the candidate’s profile.
Self-Service Option:
·
Computer-literate
candidates can register unaided at JAMB offices/PRCs.
·
Group
registration is not permitted.
Examination Eligibility:
·
Only
candidates who pass biometric verification on the examination day will be
allowed to sit for UTME/DE.
·
No
parent or proxy can transact on the candidate’s profile.
·
Candidates
with biometric challenges must register at JAMB National
Headquarters, Abuja, through JAMB State
Offices. They will sit the examination in Abuja on the last day of the national
examination calendar.
Retrieval of Profile Code and Self-Service (In Case of
Mistake/Loss):
Profile Code
Retrieval:
·
To
retrieve a lost Profile Code, send “RESEND” from the same mobile number to
55019 or 66019 as a text message.
·
To
reset a lost or forgotten Profile Password, send “PASSWORD” space, followed by
the email address from the same mobile number, to 55019 or 66019.
Ticketing (Free Complaints):
·
For
all JAMB process
complaints, create a support ticket at JAMB’s website.
o Go to Quicklinks,
then select Ticket/Support.
o Provide your
email, name, phone number, and the nature of the complaint.
o Choose a complaint
area from a drop-down menu and summarize the complaint.
o Attach supporting
documents if available.
·
Note:
Complaints from third parties are only noted. Writing letters is not necessary;
use the ticketing system for prompt attention and documentation.
·
For
NIN-related issues (e.g., no response or wrong data after messaging 55019 or
66019), use the same process on the ticketing platform and select “2024
NIN-related issues.”
JAMB e-PIN Selling Points:
· Outlets
include NIPOST, Banks, MMOs, MFBs, and other participating financial
institutions.
Duties of Participating Banks/Outlets:
1.
Collect
Profile Code from the candidate’s phone.
2.
Collect
payment and vend e-PIN by SMS to the candidate’s phone (not dictating or
copying).
3.
Facilitate
payment through POS, if necessary.
4.
Issue
evidence of payment.
5.
Deliver
e-PIN to candidates electronically (not handwritten).
Modes/Methods of Payment/Purchase of e-PIN for Registration:
Options
include Banks, Mobile Money Operators, and Financial Switches.
Steps
for Payment:
1.
Present
Profile Code and pay by cash or ATM card (N7,700 with Mock or N6,200 without
Mock-UTME and
DE).
2.
e-PIN
is delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number.
Candidates should note:
Fees Included:
·
Centre
and bank charges (N2,700/N4,200 respectively) included in the total fee for the
pin.
·
No
additional fees should be paid at the centre.
Registration Requirements:
·
Provide
choice of institutions and programmes (course of study).
·
Provide
a valid and functional personal email address.
·
Provide
qualification with grades and dates; upload certificates if not awaiting
results.
·
Provide
O/L and/or A/L grades; candidates awaiting results should upload them on JAMB’s
portal once available.
·
Institutions
cannot request new photographs, biometrics, or results uploads.
·
Provide UTME subjects
and choice of examination town(s) for Mock and UTME.
·
Review
entries for correctness.
·
Print
Registration Slip using biometric authentication.
Biometric Challenges:
Registration and
Examination:
·
Only
register at JAMB National
Headquarters in Abuja.
·
Examination
also in Abuja at JAMB National
Headquarters.
·
The
system requires biometric verification; no entry to examination hall without
it.
·
Candidates
with biometric abnormalities must register and take exams in Abuja; the Board
facilitates travel.
·
Examination
on the last day of the national examination calendar.
How to Recover Lost e-PIN After Payment:
If e-PIN is not
received or lost:
·
Send
“UTMEPIN” from the unique number to 55019 or 66019 for UTME.
·
The
e-PIN will be retrieved and delivered to the candidate’s unique phone number.
After obtaining e-PIN:
·
Candidates
should proceed to any JAMB-accredited
CBT Centre to complete their registration.
Registration Centres:
Where to Register:
·
Registration
only at accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centres and
Professional Registration Centres (PRC).
·
Visit
any accredited CBT centre (list available on JAMB’s
website and JAMB offices) with profile
code and e-PIN.
·
Self-service
facilities available in all JAMB State
Offices for digitally skilled candidates.
Concluding the Registration Process at CBT Centres:
Personal Presentation
Required:
·
Candidates
must personally present their Profile Code and e-PIN at any JAMB-accredited
CBT Centre.
·
Photograph
and biometrics (all ten fingerprints) captured at the CBT centre.
How to Apply for
the 2024 JAMB Form
in Foreign Countries
Registration Fee:
·
$30
in the local currency of each of the nine foreign countries.
Registration Process:
·
Download
application documents from JAMB’s website, complete
and submit with the fee at designated centres in the country, as indicated on
the website.
·
Conduct
of registration and UTME in
Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Beau, Cotonou, Jeddah, Johannesburg, London, or
Berlin.
·
Contact
the Nigerian Mission (Embassies) in each centre for guidance on registration
and examination.
Inclusivity
for Special Needs Candidates
Blind Candidates:
·
Indicate
by typing “BLIND” and choose the examination format (Braille, Recorded, Read
Aloud).
·
Select
a designated town closest to residence for examination.
Deaf/Mute Candidates:
·
Confirm
this condition during registration for special attention.
Other Special Needs:
·
Indicate
if having Albinism, Down Syndrome, Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD for assignment to JAMB Equal
Opportunity Group (JEOG).
Donation
of Free Application Documents
Governments,
individuals, or organisations interested in distributing free application
documents can contact the Board:
·
Phone:
+2348027641663
·
Email:
fabian.benjamin@jamb.gov.ng for special offers.
Dates and Venue for the
2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
·
The
2024 UTME is
scheduled to start on Friday, 19 April 2024, and conclude on Monday, 29 April
2024. This includes all nine foreign centres.
Examination Venue:
·
The
exam will take place at any centre in the candidate’s chosen examination town.
·
JAMB does
not allocate candidates to any examination town or group of towns other than
the one selected by the candidate at the point of registration.
·
Candidates
are urged to register promptly before spaces in their preferred town or group
of towns are filled.
·
Examination
towns with fewer than four centres are not permitted due to collusion cases
among some CBT centres. Consequently, many towns have been merged. Selecting a
group of towns means a candidate can be posted to any town within that group.
Optional
Mock-UTME
·
The
Board will conduct a Mock-UTME at
all accredited CBT centres for interested candidates.
·
Candidates
wishing to take the Mock-UTME should
express their interest during registration, provided they register early.
·
The
Mock-UTME is
set for Thursday, 7th March 2024.
General Information As Regards 2024 JAMB Form
·
Profile
Registration:
o Candidates must
register their profiles through text messages as detailed before buying the
e-PIN.
·
Registration
Fee:
o The registration
fee is non-refundable.
·
Guidelines
and Instructions:
o Candidates should
read and understand the guidelines on admission and instructions for online
registration. This includes scanning the QR Code for detailed instructions.
o They must also
sign an MoU on ethical standards.
·
Multiple
Registrations:
o Multiple
registrations are not allowed. Candidates who register more than once will be
identified, disqualified, and prosecuted.
·
General
Text for All Candidates:
o Regardless of
their programme choice, all candidates will be tested on “The Life Changer” by
Khadija Abubakar Jall. This text is now available as a free e-Book.
·
Distribution
of Free e-Book:
o For 2024, due to
economic conditions, the Board will issue a free e-copy of the reading text
through:
§ JAMB Website
§ Candidate’s email
§ Candidate’s
Profile
§ QR code on
Registration Slip
§ QR code on
newspaper advertisements
·
Prohibited
Items in Examination Centre:
o Candidates and
officials cannot enter the examination centre with earphones, wristwatches,
mobile phones, electronic devices, or pens/biros. Only pencils are permitted.
·
Accredited
Centres:
o The Board does not
require or authorise the services of any cybercafé, school, or establishment other
than its accredited CBT centres for this exercise.
·
Examination
Malpractice:
o Malpractice is a
criminal offence leading to result cancellation, publication of names, and
prosecution of offenders.
No
Regularisation of Illegal Admission
Procedure for Valid
Admission:
·
All
admissions offered by institutions must be from the JAMB website.
·
Any
admission offer from a tertiary institution without a JAMB Admission
letter is illegal, null, and void.
·
Accepting
admission outside CAPS is
at the candidate’s risk, as such admissions will not be recognised or
regularised by the Board.
For
candidates aspiring to partake in the 2024 UTME,
understanding these guidelines and adhering to the registration process is key
to a successful application. Stay informed and follow these instructions for a
smooth UTME experience.
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