How to Register for JAMB 2020

Jan 20, 2020  JAMB Registration


The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) officially opened its portal on Monday, 13th January 2020 for candidates to register and apply for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). which will end on Monday, 17th February 2020.
It should also be noted that JAMB has announced the suspension of the use of the National Identification Number for registration for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Below are steps to follow to ensure a stress-free registration process:
1. Have a valid email address
It is essential to get an email address because it is the first and basic step you need to kick start Jamb 2020/2021 registration. The email will be the means of registration and communication for the registration process. If you already have an email account, you do not need to create another one but if you do not have, then you create one.
2. Create a JAMB profile
Set up a JAMB profile using your email address. It is very compulsory for you to register your profile before obtaining Jamb 2020 Registration Form. No candidate can register for the exam without having a profile.
Your profile will also be used for online result checking, admission status check, admission letter printing, accessing Jamb caps, etc.
3. Check Jamb Ibass
You need to check your eligibility for the chosen program and institution at Ibass before you register for JAMB 2020. Once you have confirmed the availability of the course in your preferred institution of study, you can proceed to the next step.
4. Buy Jamb Registration E-Pin 2020
The next step is to get the JAMB E-Pin which costs N3,500. You can get the pin through any of the methods below.
  • Get E-Pin at Jamb Accredited Banks in Nigeria
  • Paying on Jamb portal
  • Go to Nigeria Post Office (NIPOST).
  • Paying with ATM
  • Paying with your phone.
5. Visit any Accredited Jamb CBT Center
Registration for the exam can only be done at accredited and approved CBT centers. It is important this be adhered to to avoid stories that touch.
At the Accredited Jamb CBT Centre, you will be given a CD containing the following for free:
  • e-brochure showing guidelines on admission detailing the list of tertiary institutions and available programs of study.
  • Syllabus (e-syllabus) for the examination.
  • Step by step guide on completion of the application form.
  • A video message from the Registrar of JAMB and a demo on how to use eight (8) keys for UTME examination without mouse.
6. Go For 10 Fingers Biometric (If Applicable)
At the JAMB CBT registration center, four things are expected to be done:
  • Jamb will take all your fingerprint
  • Your O-level or A-level result will be submitted.
  • You can use awaiting results.
  • You can use two sittings. I.e, one awaiting and one complete result or two complete results.
7. Print-Out Your Jamb Registration E-Slip
It is essential you get your examination slip as this will be your entry passcode for writing the exam and it contains other important details you will need.
Click here to visit JAMB’s official website. https://www.jamb.gov.ng/home.aspx



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