JAMB Profile Code Generation and How to Buy e-pin 2024

Every Candidate, who intends to sit for the 2024 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board Exam, should understand the importance of his or her JAMB profile code, because it’s your one-stop resource for navigating JAMB, whether new or returning candidates. This comprehensive guide ensures a smooth and successful JAMB registration experience, catering to both new and returning candidates. 

ABOUT THE PROFILE CODE 

The JAMB profile code is very important as it is a unique identification code assigned to each JAMB candidate. The code is important for initiating the JAMB registration process, checking out the e-facility portal and is very important for every candidate to secure and also retrieve this code if missing.  

WHAT IS THE JAMB PROFILE

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board Profile Code is a ten-digit indispensable number, which you must present during registration. JAMB is considerate enough to talk about the various challenges that candidates pass through, and also bring the method of generating code to make everything easier. 

IMPORTANT CODES

For New Numbers: 

Send your National Identification Number by SMS to 55019 or 66019 for new registration. 

For-Profile Consistency: 

You can not change names or transfer profiles to another candidate. 

For Old Numbers: 

Reuse your previous number, no new profile code is needed. 

To Retrieve Code: 

Send a resend to 55019 or 66019 to retrieve the forgotten code. 

E-PIN Purchase: 

Use the same or a new profile code to buy e-PIN. 

E-PIN Recovery: 

Send UTMEPIN /DPIN to 55019/66019 for lost E-PIN retrieval. 

Profile Password: 

Reset the forgotten password by SMS to 55019 or 66019. 

Final Step: 

Proceed to JAMB CBT centre post-E-PIN acquisition.

JAMB PROFILE CODE FOR RETURNING CANDIDATES: USING A PREVIOUSLY USED NUMBER

How To ReuseYour Old Number: 

Profile code doesn’t change, but it needs to be reactivated for the current application by resending the command to the USSD code previously used through the same phone number earlier used for registration as your e-pin will be sent to your number after being vented. 

HOW TO RETRIEVE YOUR OLD PROFILE CODE 

Another method to retrieve your profile code is by sending an SMS to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board short code, to use this method, glance through the below instructions.  

Open the messaging app on your phone, type resend in capital letters followed by a space, type the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board registration number and send the SMS to 55019 and receive a profile concerning your vital profile code necessary for purchasing your e-PIN.

RETRIEVE YOUR PROFILE FROM YOUR EMAIL 

Recently, JAMB made it possible for you to get your profile code sent to your email, while you’re creating your profile code. This should be among the information that the board will send to you immediately after linking your email to the JAMB board. This will be more clear to you if you proceed with the admission. 

To check your profile code in the email:

• Login to the email you used while creating your JAMB profile or used for your JAMB registration. 
• Locate the email sent to you the day you registered.
• There is a possibility of some difficulties if you have a lot of emails, you can simply use the search box inside your email dashboard, type in your profile code and hit the search, filter and display only messages you received from JAMB. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 

Retrieving your profile code is a simple process that can be done through various methods. If the above methods fail, reach out to JAMB customer support for assistance. The customer support team is available to attend to your queries and provide the necessary help.

You can also contact them via phone, email or social media platforms. Be sure to have your JAMB registration number before contacting the JAMB customer support team as it will required to verify your identity. 

JAMB PROFILE CODE FOR NEW CANDIDATE: REGISTERING WITH NEW NUMBERS 

New candidates must follow a specific method of registration pattern. Below is what to do. 

HOW TO REGISTER FOR JAMB PROFILE CODE WITH NEW NUMBERS 

As a new candidate, follow the standard registration procedure. Start by sending your National Identification Number (NIN) via SMS to 55019 to 66019. The format will be NIN followed by a space, then your 11-digit NIN. Remember, this number should not be used for UTME/DE registration in the past and avoid using special bundle SIM cards. 

RECOVERING YOUR JAMB PROFILE CODE AND E-PIN 

If you lost your profile code, send “RESEND” to 55019 or 66019 as a test message from the same mobile phone.

FOR LOST e-PIN: 

If an e-PIN is not received or lost after payment, send (UTMEPIN) or (DEPIN) to either 55019 to 66019 for UTME or direct entry respectively from the registered call phone number.

RESETTING PROFILE PASSWORD 

To reset your profile password using your phone number, send the word “PASSWORD” space (email address) from the same phone number you used to register with your password to 55019 or 66019. For example: Password

[email protected] to 55019 or 66019. The password will be sent to you at a cost of N50. 

COMPLETING YOUR REGISTRATION AT JAMB CBT CENTRE

After obtaining your e-PIN successfully,  proceed to any JAMB-accredited CBT centre to complete your registration. 

RESOLVING YOUR PROFILE CODE CHALLENGES 

• Non-response or failure to send NIN SMS to 55019 or 66019: 

To resolve it, use a different phone to resend the SMS to your SIM card.

• Insufficient balance for profile code SMS: 

In order to resolve the issue, ensure your phone SIM has a minimum airtime balance of N50.

• The Phone number has already been used by another candidate: 

To resolve it, obtain and use a new phone number that hasn’t been previously utilized by JAMB. 

• Invalid Characters detected in SIM: 

In order to resolve this, use the correct SMS format: NIN (your 11-digit NIN) to 55019 or 66019. 

• NIN record not found: 

Double-check the accuracy of the 11-digit number sent.

• Inaccurate date of birth:

To resolve this, rectify your date of birth at NIMC. 

• ForMissing Surname: 

Wait a few days before trying again or visit the NIN centre. 

• NIN unrecognized:

To resolve this, visit the NIMC NIN for profile verification. 

• Issues with NIN passport: 

Allow some days to pass, then reattempt. 

• Inability to verify NIN:

Ensure your NIN is linked to the phone number you for contacting your network provider. 

• Incorrect command sent or wrong parameter: 

Confirm the correct format used for SMS to 55019 or 66019 like your NIN number. 

• All solutions ineffective:

Describe your issues in detail in an email and send it to JAMB, including your full name.

CONCLUSION 

Your JAMB profile code is not just a number but a key identifier throughout the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board registration process, highlighting its importance, 

Follow the mentioned outlined steps to obtain or generate your JAMB profile code.

Reference: myschoolgist.com

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