This guide shows you how to create your JAMB profile code quickly for UTME or Direct Entry registration. Follow the steps below to get your code and start the registration process without any issues.

How to Create Your JAMB Profile Code for UTME/Direct Entry Registration
Starting your higher education journey is an exciting step, and JAMB is here to help you. If you’re planning to register for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry (DE), this information is for you.
JAMB has introduced a new method – a 10-digit profile code sent directly to your mobile phone! This simple feature ensures a smooth registration process.
In this article, we will guide you through the easy steps to create your JAMB profile code.
JAMB now allows candidates to get their profile code through a specific USSD code. It’s quick and easy – just dial 550191*NIN# to receive your JAMB profile code directly. Below are the steps to get your code.
The Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a JAMB Profile Code
Online Process
Follow these steps to generate your JAMB profile code online:
- Open the JAMB website.
- Find and click on the “Register for UTME/DE” option.
- Go to “Create Account” and click on it.
- Press the blue button to start creating your JAMB profile.
- Enter your email address and other required details.
- Fill in the form with your correct information, including your phone number, email, and security question.
- Click the OK button to continue.
- On the email confirmation page, click OK.
- Go to your email inbox and open the message from JAMB.
- Find the link inside the email and click it.
- Follow the link and select “Click here to continue creating your profile account.”
- Enter your personal details like full name, gender, and date of birth.
- Provide your phone number, nationality, and country of origin.
- Choose a password that you can easily remember and click Register.
- Congratulations! Your account is now created.
- Log in with your email address and the password you set.
- Now you have access to your JAMB profile.
Note: The JAMB profile code needed for registration at the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre will be in the first email JAMB sends you.
Smartphone Process
If you have a smartphone with internet access, follow these steps to create your JAMB profile code:
- Visit the JAMB website.
- Click on the “Register for UTME/DE” option.
- Press the “Create Account” button.
- Choose “Create JAMB profile account.”
- Enter your email address and other required details.
- Complete the form with your email, phone number, and security question.
- Click OK to proceed.
- On the email confirmation page, click OK.
- Open your email inbox and find the JAMB message.
- Click on the link provided in the email.
- Select “Click here to continue creating your profile account.”
- Enter your personal details (full name, gender, and date of birth).
- Provide your phone number, nationality, and country of origin.
- Set a secure password and click Register.
- Congratulations! Your JAMB account is created.
- Log in using your email address and the password you created.
- You can now access your JAMB profile.
This guide ensures you have all the information you need to generate your JAMB profile code for UTME or DE registration.
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