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2018 JAMB UTME application forms for candidates in Nigeria and Foreign countries are now on sale.

Recommended: 2018 JAMB UTME Examination Date, 2018 JAMB Mock Examination Date and JAMB CBT Practice Software and Application.

Sale of the 2018 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB Form has commenced. Cyber cafés will not be allowed to render services on behalf of JAMB . So please visit ONLY JAMB accredited centres. There will be no sales of scratch cards for the registration. Continue reading for more details.
It’s important you Download JAMB CBT Practice Software from Here
2018 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB UTME registration procedures, instructions and everything you need to know is available here. Bookmark this page and always check back often. We will continue to supply you with adequate information to help you have a stress free registration.

The period of sale/registration for all candidates including those from Foreign Countries is from 6th December, 2017 to 6th February, 2018 midnight of Sunday, 11th February, 2018 .
Below are some important links you should check:
JAMB Brochure
JAMB Syllabus
JAMB Accredited Registration Centre Nearest to You
Mobile Application to Register for 2018 JAMB UTME & DE
2018 JAMB Mock Examination Date & Registration Details
Textbooks Recommended for 2018 JAMB UTME: All Subjects
Price, Selling Points of 2018 JAMB UTME E-Pin (Scratch Card)
Approved Fee to Pay for 2018 UTME Registration .
Compulsory Novels to Read for 2018 JAMB UTME General Paper
2018 JAMB UTME ELIGIBILITY.
The general entry requirements for admission into the First Degree, National Diploma (ND), National Innovation Diploma (NID) and Nigeria Certiﬁcate in Education (NCE) programmes in Universities, other Degree-Awarding Institutions, Monotechnics, Polytechnics, Innovation Enterprise Institutions and Colleges of Education are ﬁve (5) O’Level Credit passes including Mathematics and English Language. Details are available in the eBrochure which would be given to each Candidate at the accredited CBT centres and JAMB State-Ofﬁces.
2018 UTME ORDER OF CHOICE OF INSTITUTION.
On the 2018 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 .
2018 JAMB UTME DATE AND VENUE.
The 2018 CBT EXAMINATION will commence on Friday 9th March and end on 17th March, 2018 .
The venue of the examination will be at any centre in the candidate’s chosen examination town(s)
2018 JAMB UTME REGISTRATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND
HOW TO APPLY.
Registration Fee is Five Thousand (N5,000) Naira Additional Five Hundred (N500) Naira Only is paid to obtain the reading text “IN DEPENDENCE” for UTME Candidates and “The Last Days at Forcados High School” for DE Candidates and $20 for Candidates from the eight foreign centres
A CD containing JAMB eSyllabus, eBrochure and other vital materials is also given free
Candidates should note that ePINS purchased are tied to individual proﬁle and are not transferable
Candidates are advised to keep as private and conﬁdential their security details such as registration numbers, password/numbers of ATM Cards, email addresses and ePINs
A. PROFILE REGISTRATION
1. One Cell (mobile) number can be used by one candidate The Cell phone number used for the text message is automatically tied to the Candidate’s name and will be used in all communications related to his/her 2018 Application/Examination
2. Candidate sends his/her name [Surname First-Name Middle-Name (if any) ] by text (SMS) to This should be maximum of 38 characters + 2 spaces between names = 40 characters in all to 55019 e.g Tinubu Adamu Odumegwu Surname and ﬁrst name are mandatory
3. A Proﬁle Code of 10 characters is received by the candidate on the same telephone number
B. SELF HELP IN CASE OF MISTAKE/LOSS OF PROFILE CODE
1. To correct a mistake in candidate’s name, send the [ CORRECT Surname First-Name Middle-Name] to 55019 as a text message from the same mobile number
2. To retrieve a lost Proﬁle Code, send [RESEND] to 55019 as text message from the same mobile number
C. JAMB ePIN SELLING POINTS The ePIN outlets are:
1. NIPOST and eleven Participating Banks (ACCESS, ECOBANK, FIRSTBANK, FCMB, FIDELITY, JAIZ, SKYE, STERLING, UNION, UNITY and ZENITH)
2. Four Mobile Money Operators: Paga, e-Tranzact (PocketMoni), TEASYPay and Packway Projects (Readycash)
3. Two participating Micro Finance Banks: FUD MFB (Dutse) and Regent MFB (Abuja)
4. Two online Payment Platforms: SystemSpecs (Remita) and InterSwitch (Quickteller)
5. POS (Citi-Serve)
6. ATMs of banks listed in (1) above (InterSwitch)
7. USSD (NIBSS & ERCAS) for mobile banking
8. Nigerian Embassies in Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Buea, Cotonou, Jeddah, Johannesburg and London
D. DUTIES OF PARTICIPATING BANKS/OUTLETS
1. Collect the Proﬁle Code from candidate’s phone
2. Collect payment and vend ePIN by SMS to candidate’s phone
3. Facilitate POS Payment, if necessary
4. Issue Evidence of Payment
5. Collect Centre Service Fees, if requested by the CBT Centre
E. SIX DIFFERENT MODES/METHODS OF PAYMENT/ PROCUREMENT OF ePIN FOR REGISTRATION (CHOOSE SUITABLE ONE)
1. PAYMENT THROUGH BANKS INCLUDING MICRO FINANCE BANKS
Present Proﬁle Code and pay by cash or card
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
2. PAYMENT THROUGH POS – This is available at State Ofﬁces of JAMB + CBT Centres, other POS outlets and any CBT Centre that demands it
Present Proﬁle Code and pay by card
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
3. PAYMENT THROUGH MOBILE MONEY OPERATORS – This is available at CBT Centres and Other Outlets
Present Proﬁle Code and pay by cash
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
4. PAYMENT USING ATM – This is available on all ATM outlets of Participating Banks listed in C(I) (InterSwitch Channel)
Select Bill Payment and then pick JAMB
Enter Proﬁle Code and pay
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
5. ONLINE PAYMENT ON JAMB PORTAL
Visit JAMB website: jamb.gov.ng
Click Purchase of 2018 Application Document
Enter your Proﬁle Code
Select payment method (InterSwitch or Remita)
Make payment
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
6. PAYMENTS USING USSD (NIBSS/ERCAS)
Dial *565*6*55019#
Enter Proﬁle Code
Select bank and follow the prompts to complete payment
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
F. HOW TO RECOVER LOST ePIN AFTER PAYMENT
1. If ePIN is not Received or Lost, send [UTMEPIN] or [DEPIN] to 55019 for UTME or DE respectively from the unique number
2. The ePIN would then be retrieved and delivered on the candidate’s unique number
AFTER SUCCESSFUL PAYMENT AND OBTAINING ePIN, CANDIDATE SHOULD PROCEED TO ANY OF THE JAMB ACCREDITED CBT CENTRES TO COMPLETE HIS/HER REGISTRATION.
G. REGISTRATION PROCESS AT CBT CENTRES:
The candidate presents the ePIN at any JAMB accredited CBT Centre for completion of registration. The name of the candidate as typed by the candidate on his/her phone when registering the proﬁle comes up automatically on the input of the e-PIN by the CBT centre
Candidates are to:
1. Pay NOT more than N700 as Service Charge to the CBT Centre
2. Provide Biodata including Date of Birth, Nationality, State of Origin, Local Government, Gender, e-mail address, among others
3. Provide choice of institutions and programmes (disciplines)
4. Provide qualiﬁcation with grades and dates, if not awaiting result
5. Upload relevant certiﬁcates, if not awaiting result
6. O/L and or A/L grades are to be provided by candidates. Candidates who are awaiting results should supply the results online as soon as they are available on JAMB’s portal. No recommendations from any Institution will be considered by JAMB if the candidate has not supplied his/her result on the portal of JAMB
7. Supply JAMB registration number for previous institutional certiﬁcates for DE only
8. Provide UTME subjects and choice of examination town(s) for
Mock examination (optional)
Examination for UTME (actual examination)
9. Do picture capture (no scanning of passport photograph)
10. Do Biometric enrolment (ten ﬁngers)
11. Review entries and conﬁrm correctness
12. Print Registration Slip USING BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION
13. Collect, at no other cost, the reading text and CD
14. Each Candidate is to collect his/her e-slip at the end of registration as evidence of registration
15. There will be no ofﬂine registration, as all the accredited CBT centres have been empowered for real time online registration. No candidate should register at any centre other than the accredited CBT centre and JAMB State-Ofﬁces. Any candidate who is registered outside approved centres will be identiﬁed and disqualiﬁed.
H. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. All candidates must mandatorily register their proﬁles through text messages as illustrated above before proceeding to buy the ePIN
2. The registration fee is non-refundable
3. As it is the practice, centres are allowed to charge not more than Seven Hundred Naira ( ₦ 700) only as registration Any centre that charges more than Seven Hundred Naira (₦ 700) should be reported to JAMB for appropriate sanctions
4. All CBT centres have been mandated to select any of the participating banks, MMOs, MFBs, etc. These ﬁnancial institutions are to be present at the CBT centres for the purpose of collecting all No CBT centre staff is allowed to conduct direct cash transaction with the candidates
5. Candidates are advised to read and understand the guidelines on admission and instructions on how to complete the online registration before commencing the process of registration
6. Multiple registrations are not Candidates who register more than once will be identiﬁed and disqualiﬁed
7. Candidates should note that they are required to be present and take live photograph which will be embossed on their result slips and admission letters. No scanned/stapled passport photograph is allowed
8. Candidates are to note that irrespective of their choice of course of study, they will also be tested on a general text: “In Dependence” by Sarah Ladipo Manyika
for UTME and “The Last Days at Forcados High School” by H. Mohammed for Direct Entry Candidates
9. Candidates/Ofﬁcials would not be allowed to enter into the examination centre with wristwatch, Phone, electronic device, or any pen/biro. Only common pencil is allowed
Candidates are warned that the Board does not require nor authorise the services of ANY
cyber cafe or establishment other than the accredited CBT centres for this exercise
HOW TO APPLY FOR 2018 JAMB UTME IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
Registration fee for candidates from the eight foreign countries is $20 or its equivalent in each of the eight countries
Candidates from the eight foreign countries are to download the Application from the Board’s website
(www.jamb.gov.ng) complete and submit it with the fee at the eight designated centres as indicated on the website.
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JAMB DOES NOT POST ANY CANDIDATE TO ANY EXAMINATION TOWN (OR GROUP OF TOWNS) OTHER THAN THE ONE CHOSEN BY THE CANDIDATE AT THE POINT OF REGISTRATION. CANDIDATES ARE, HOWEVER, ADVISED TO REGISTER ON TIME BEFORE THE AVAILABLE SPACES IN THEIR TOWN OF CHOICE OR GROUP OF TOWNS ARE EXHAUSTED AND THEREFORE NO LONGER AVAILABLE

2018 JAMB UTME REGISTRATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND
HOW TO APPLY.
Registration Fee is Five Thousand (N5,000) Naira Additional Five Hundred (N500) Naira Only is paid to obtain the reading text “IN DEPENDENCE” for UTME Candidates and “The Last Days at Forcados High School” for DE Candidates and $20 for Candidates from the eight foreign centres
A CD containing JAMB eSyllabus, eBrochure and other vital materials is also given free
Candidates should note that ePINS purchased are tied to individual proﬁle and are not transferable
Candidates are advised to keep as private and conﬁdential their security details such as registration numbers, password/numbers of ATM Cards, email addresses and ePINs

A. PROFILE REGISTRATION
1. One Cell (mobile) number can be used by one candidate The Cell phone number used for the text message is automatically tied to the Candidate’s name and will be used in all communications related to his/her 2018 Application/Examination

2. Candidate sends his/her name [Surname First-Name Middle-Name (if any) ] by text (SMS) to This should be maximum of 38 characters + 2 spaces between names = 40 characters in all to 55019 e.g Tinubu Adamu Odumegwu Surname and ﬁrst name are mandatory

3. A Proﬁle Code of 10 characters is received by the candidate on the same telephone number
B. SELF HELP IN CASE OF MISTAKE/LOSS OF PROFILE CODE

1. To correct a mistake in candidate’s name, send the [ CORRECT Surname First-Name Middle-Name] to 55019 as a text message from the same mobile number

2. To retrieve a lost Proﬁle Code, send [RESEND] to 55019 as text message from the same mobile number
C. JAMB ePIN SELLING POINTS The ePIN outlets are:

1. NIPOST and eleven Participating Banks (ACCESS, ECOBANK, FIRSTBANK, FCMB, FIDELITY, JAIZ, SKYE, STERLING, UNION, UNITY and ZENITH)

2. Four Mobile Money Operators: Paga, e-Tranzact (PocketMoni), TEASYPay and Packway Projects (Readycash)

3. Two participating Micro Finance Banks: FUD MFB (Dutse) and Regent MFB (Abuja)

4. Two online Payment Platforms: SystemSpecs (Remita) and InterSwitch (Quickteller)

5. POS (Citi-Serve)

6. ATMs of banks listed in (1) above (InterSwitch)

7. USSD (NIBSS & ERCAS) for mobile banking

8. Nigerian Embassies in Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Buea, Cotonou, Jeddah, Johannesburg and London

D. DUTIES OF PARTICIPATING BANKS/OUTLETS
1. Collect the Proﬁle Code from candidate’s phone
2. Collect payment and vend ePIN by SMS to candidate’s phone
3. Facilitate POS Payment, if necessary
4. Issue Evidence of Payment
5. Collect Centre Service Fees, if requested by the CBT Centre
E. SIX DIFFERENT MODES/METHODS OF PAYMENT/ PROCUREMENT OF ePIN FOR REGISTRATION (CHOOSE SUITABLE ONE)
1. PAYMENT THROUGH BANKS INCLUDING MICRO FINANCE BANKS
Present Proﬁle Code and pay by cash or card
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
2. PAYMENT THROUGH POS – This is available at State Ofﬁces of JAMB + CBT Centres, other POS outlets and any CBT Centre that demands it
Present Proﬁle Code and pay by card
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
3. PAYMENT THROUGH MOBILE MONEY OPERATORS – This is available at CBT Centres and Other Outlets
Present Proﬁle Code and pay by cash
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
4. PAYMENT USING ATM – This is available on all ATM outlets of Participating Banks listed in C(I) (InterSwitch Channel)
Select Bill Payment and then pick JAMB
Enter Proﬁle Code and pay
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
5. ONLINE PAYMENT ON JAMB PORTAL
Visit JAMB website: jamb.gov.ng
Click Purchase of 2018 Application Document
Enter your Proﬁle Code
Select payment method (InterSwitch or Remita)
Make payment
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
6. PAYMENTS USING USSD (NIBSS/ERCAS)
Dial *565*6*55019#
Enter Proﬁle Code
Select bank and follow the prompts to complete payment
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
F. HOW TO RECOVER LOST ePIN AFTER PAYMENT
1. If ePIN is not Received or Lost, send [UTMEPIN] or [DEPIN] to 55019 for UTME or DE respectively from the unique number
2. The ePIN would then be retrieved and delivered on the candidate’s unique number
AFTER SUCCESSFUL PAYMENT AND OBTAINING ePIN, CANDIDATE SHOULD PROCEED TO ANY OF THE JAMB ACCREDITED CBT CENTRES TO COMPLETE HIS/HER REGISTRATION.
G. REGISTRATION PROCESS AT CBT CENTRES:
The candidate presents the ePIN at any JAMB accredited CBT Centre for completion of registration. The name of the candidate as typed by the candidate on his/her phone when registering the proﬁle comes up automatically on the input of the e-PIN by the CBT centre
Candidates are to:
1. Pay NOT more than N700 as Service Charge to the CBT Centre
2. Provide Biodata including Date of Birth, Nationality, State of Origin, Local Government, Gender, e-mail address, among others
3. Provide choice of institutions and programmes (disciplines)
4. Provide qualiﬁcation with grades and dates, if not awaiting result
5. Upload relevant certiﬁcates, if not awaiting result
6. O/L and or A/L grades are to be provided by candidates. Candidates who are awaiting results should supply the results online as soon as they are available on JAMB’s portal. No recommendations from any Institution will be considered by JAMB if the candidate has not supplied his/her result on the portal of JAMB
7. Supply JAMB registration number for previous institutional certiﬁcates for DE only
8. Provide UTME subjects and choice of examination town(s) for
Mock examination (optional)
Examination for UTME (actual examination)
9. Do picture capture (no scanning of passport photograph)
10. Do Biometric enrolment (ten ﬁngers)
11. Review entries and conﬁrm correctness
12. Print Registration Slip USING BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION
13. Collect, at no other cost, the reading text and CD
14. Each Candidate is to collect his/her e-slip at the end of registration as evidence of registration
15. There will be no ofﬂine registration, as all the accredited CBT centres have been empowered for real time online registration. No candidate should register at any centre other than the accredited CBT centre and JAMB State-Ofﬁces. Any candidate who is registered outside approved centres will be identiﬁed and disqualiﬁed.
H. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. All candidates must mandatorily register their proﬁles through text messages as illustrated above before proceeding to buy the ePIN
2. The registration fee is non-refundable
3. As it is the practice, centres are allowed to charge not more than Seven Hundred Naira ( ₦ 700) only as registration Any centre that charges more than Seven Hundred Naira (₦ 700) should be reported to JAMB for appropriate sanctions
4. All CBT centres have been mandated to select any of the participating banks, MMOs, MFBs, etc. These ﬁnancial institutions are to be present at the CBT centres for the purpose of collecting all No CBT centre staff is allowed to conduct direct cash transaction with the candidates
5. Candidates are advised to read and understand the guidelines on admission and instructions on how to complete the online registration before commencing the process of registration
6. Multiple registrations are not Candidates who register more than once will be identiﬁed and disqualiﬁed
7. Candidates should note that they are required to be present and take live photograph which will be embossed on their result slips and admission letters. No scanned/stapled passport photograph is allowed
8. Candidates are to note that irrespective of their choice of course of study, they will also be tested on a general text: “In Dependence” by Sarah Ladipo Manyika
for UTME and “The Last Days at Forcados High School” by H. Mohammed for Direct Entry Candidates
9. Candidates/Ofﬁcials would not be allowed to enter into the examination centre with wristwatch, Phone, electronic device, or any pen/biro. Only common pencil is allowed
Candidates are warned that the Board does not require nor authorise the services of ANY
cyber cafe or establishment other than the accredited CBT centres for this exercise
HOW TO APPLY FOR 2018 JAMB UTME IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
Registration fee for candidates from the eight foreign countries is $20 or its equivalent in each of the eight countries
Candidates from the eight foreign countries are to download the Application from the Board’s website
(www.jamb.gov.ng) complete and submit it with the fee at the eight designated centres as indicated on the website.