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Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB 2025 Direct Entry registration form is now available and sold online. Continue reading this post to see the ePIN price, eligibility/requirements, how to apply and many other details below. Stay with us.
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced that the 2025 JAMB Direct Entry Registration will commence from Thursday, April 8th, 2025 and will end on Saturday, May 15th, 2025.
JAMB Direct Entry is mainly for those that already possess a diploma certificate and wishes to go for a degree programme in the university.
Normally, those who gained admission into the university via direct entry will start from part 2 or 200 level in their university of choice provided they were offered admission.
The release of this form (JAMB CBT registration form 2025) is now able to give an answer to questions that many aspirants have been asking.
JAMB Direct Entry Requirements/Eligibility
Candidates with one of the following qualifications may be considered for admission by Direct Entry:
(a) A minimum of O’Level credit pass in five (5) subjects at not more than two sittings with at least two prescribed subjects (for each discipline) at Principal or Advanced level. No subject shall be counted twice at both the Ordinary and Advanced Level.
(b) Two passes (in prescribed subjects for each discipline) at the Advanced-Level Examination of IJMB, Cambridge, JUPEB or Institute of Baccalaureate with SSCE/GCE, NTS/NBC credits equivalents in three other subjects.
(c) Passes in two major subjects in the NCE with S.C.E., NTC/NBC credits or equivalents in THREE other subjects (mainly for Education Courses) and ND. For Education courses, Education may be accepted as a third A’ Level subject.
(d) Minimum of lower credit grade in National Diploma or National Innovation Diploma and the O’Level requirements.
Note Below
– DE candidates will be required to provide their JAMB registration numbers with which they gained admission to NCE/NID/DIPLOMA and previous degree qualifications awarded by examination bodies (IJMB, CAMBRIDGE, WAEC, JUPEB, etc) approved by Nigeria shall not require any prior jamb number.
– CAVEAT: Candidates should note take UTME and DE at the same time. If they apply through UTME and later obtain DE qualification, they can upgrade their UTME to DE at no cost.
Double/multiple registrations attract outright cancellation and prosecution.
How to Get JAMB Direct Entry Registration Form
– Registration Fee is Three Thousand Five Hundred (N3,500) Naira. Additional Five Hundred (N500) Naira Only is paid to obtain the reading text “The Life Changer” by Khadija Abubakar 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. Every candidate would require the use of a unique phone (mobile) number (SIM) for the process of registration. The unique phone number can be used by one candidate only (Note: This number (SIM) remains your unique identification for all your transactions with the board.
2. Candidate will send his/her National Identification Number (NIN) by text (SMS) to 55019 from his/her personal GSM number e.g write the word “NIN” then space and add your 11 digit NIN Number and send to 55019 in this format (NIN 00123456789). There should be a space between the word “NIN” and your 11 digit NIN (Note that the number must not have been used by another person to register for UTME/DE in the past).
3. A Profile Code of 10 characters is received by the candidate on the same telephone (SIM) number.
4. The phone number used for the text message is automatically tied to the candidate’s 2025 application, examination and admission. CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THE SIM NUMBER USED, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE FOR SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATION WITH THE BOARD BY OBTAINING UTME/DE APPLICATION DOCUMENTS, A CANDIDATE HAS ACCEPTED TO RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES FROM JAMB (55019) EVEN WHEN THE “DO NOT DISTURB” IS ACTIVATED.
5. Candidate presents the profile code to the point of procurement of form (Banks, MMOs, MFBs, Switches, USSD Partners). The form- ePIN is then sent as a text message to the candidate’s Phone number.
6. Candidate presents the ePIN at any JAMB accredited CBT Centre for registration.
7. The application cannot be completed until the candidate’s biometric (all ten fingers) are captured and photograph taken physically (No submission of passport photograph). Successful capture of biometrics and photograph will authorize a candidate to print his/her e-registration slip. The fingerprint shall be required for any further transaction with JAMB on the candidates’ profile.
8. Only candidates whose biometrics verification is successful on examination day will be permitted to sit the UTME. No parent or any proxy is allowed to make any transaction on the candidates’ profile.
9. Candidates with biometric challenges can only register at JAMB headquarters in Abuja.
B. Self Help In Case of Mistake/Loss of Profile Code
To retrieve a lost Profile Code, send [RESEND] to 55019 as a text message from the same mobile number.
Candidate can reset lost or forgotten Profile Password on their registered cell phone by sending [password] space [email address] to 55019 as a text message from the same mobile number.
(FREE COMPLAINT) TICKETING:
For ALL complaints on JAMB processes, candidates can create a support ticket at (support.jamb.gov.ng) with his/her email address registered on the Board’s site.
The candidate then provides his/her name, phone number and the nature of the issue, select a complaint area on a drop-down and then summarize the nature of the complaint. He/she may also attach supporting documents (if available) then send them.
Complaints from 3rd parties are merely noted. Letter writing is not encouraged. Rather all complaints should be channelled through the ticketing system for prompt attention and documentation.
For complaints relating to NIN (e.g a candidate sends a message to 55019 to create a profile but does not receive any response or receives wrong data, he/she can follow the same process on the ticketing and click on 2025 NIN related issues then select the related topic on the drop-down).
Note: Your password should not be released to anyone. JAMB can only help on profile-password, not e-mail-box-password. you can also check your admission status on JAMB ibass app on your phone. Do not check at any cyber café that would demand your password which is then used to steal your records. “To be forewarned is to be forearmed”
Candidates and the public are to note that nobody can help with admission or upgrade of scores; they would only deceive and defraud those who patronize fraudsters.
C. JAMB ePIN Selling Points
The ePIN outlets are:
1. NIPOST and eleven Participating Banks (ACCESS, ECOBANK, FIRSTBANK, FCMB, HERITAGE, FIDELITY, JAIZ, KEYSTONE, STERLING, POLARIS, TAJ, UNION, UNITY and UBA)
2. Four Mobile Money Operators: Paga, e-Tranzact, PocketMoni, TEASYPay and Packway Projects (Readycash) and Xpress payment solutions.
3. Participating Micro Finance Banks: Trust MFB, Zazzua MFB and UNICAL MFB.
4. Online Payment Platforms: Capricorn Digital limited, cloud interactive Associates, e-transact, Funds and electronic Transfer, Interswitch(Quickteller)Upperlink, Itex Integrated Services, System Specs (Remita) and Unified Payment Services (UPS).
5. Cooperative Society: JAMB Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society.
6. Others: Digital Partners Network, payvantage, PayCom and Cottage Assets.
7. POS (Citi-Serve).
8. ATMs of banks listed in (1) above and InterSwitch.
9. Nigerian Embassies in Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Beau, Cotonou, Jeddah, Johannesburg, and London.
1. PAYMENT THROUGH BANKS INCLUDING MICRO FINANCE BANKS 2. PAYMENT THROUGH POS – This is available at State Offices of JAMB + CBT Centres, other POS outlets and any CBT Centre that demands it 3. PAYMENT THROUGH MOBILE MONEY OPERATORS – This is available at CBT Centres and Other Outlets 4. PAYMENT USING ATM – This is available on all ATM outlets of Participating Banks listed in C(I) (InterSwitch Channel) 5. ONLINE PAYMENT ON JAMB PORTAL 6. PAYMENT PROCEDURE AT FOREIGN CENTRES 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. 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. CANDIDATE ARE TO: 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 a 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: “The Life Changer” by Khadija Abubakar for Direct Entry Candidates.
9. Candidates/Officials would not be allowed to enter the examination centre with a wristwatch, Phone, electronic device, or any pen/biro. Only a common pencil is allowed. 10. 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. The registration fee for candidates from the eight foreign countries is $20 or it’s 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.
Foreign Candidates are to visit the following foreign missions;
RECOMMENDED:D. Duties of Participating Banks/Outlets
E. Methods of Payment/Procurement of ePIN for Registration
F. How to Recover Lost ePIN after Payment
G. Registration Process at CBT Centres
H. General Information
How to Apply in Foreign Countries
FAQs on JAMB Direct Entry Registration Form
1. When will the JAMB Direct Entry registration form be available?
Ans = JAMB Direct Entry Registration will commence from Thursday, April 8th, 2025 and will end on Saturday, May 15th, 2025.
2. How can I buy the JAMB Direct Entry Registration Form?
Ans = Follow the procedure on this post in order to get the form and register for JAMB Direct Entry.
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