The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned prospective candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) registration against mistakes that could create serious problems during the registration process.
The warning comes as candidates prepare their profiles and personal information ahead of the examination and admission process.
JAMB advised candidates to pay close attention to their personal information and ensure that the details supplied during profile creation correspond with their official records.
Among the information candidates are expected to verify are their names, date of birth, National Identification Number and other biodata before proceeding with registration.
The board has consistently warned against the use of inaccurate or multiple identity details, particularly where such discrepancies could affect candidates’ biometric and admission records.
JAMB’s official FAQ also states that candidates generating their profile codes must send “NIN” followed by their 11-digit National Identification Number to 55019 or 66019, with a space between NIN and the number.
Candidates are therefore expected to carefully follow the prescribed format when generating their profile codes.
Errors involving personal information can become particularly difficult when they conflict with details contained in candidates’ official records.
JAMB has also previously warned against practices such as double registration and the use of multiple NINs, stressing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the registration and biometric process.
For prospective candidates, the warning means that profile creation should not be treated as a routine process that can be completed carelessly.
Candidates are advised to review their details before submitting them and to ensure that information supplied is accurate from the beginning.
This is particularly important because correcting certain details after registration may require an official correction process and additional charges.
JAMB provides a data correction service for certain errors, including spelling mistakes or incorrect arrangement of names, but candidates are better advised to prevent avoidable errors during initial registration.
As the 2026 admission cycle progresses, candidates have been encouraged to rely on official JAMB channels for registration information and avoid misinformation from unofficial sources.