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Buy your JAMB ePIN
simply and quickly

Now you don’t need to stress yourself,
just buy an ePIN from the comfort of your
home or visit any of Paga’s 18,000+
agent outlets across Nigeria.

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JAMB, powered by Paga, has made UTME and Direct Entry (DE) electronic PIN payments secure, simple and convenient.

How to Register for UTME

1. SMS your surname, first name and middle name to 55019

(Maximum of 38 characters with 2 spaces e.g. Tinubu Adamu Odumegwu.) 

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2. A 10-character Profile Code will be sent to your mobile phone

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3. Pay the registration fee of ₦4,000 for your ePIN online or offline

Online

1. Click on the button below, enter your profile code and phone number
2. Confirm payment and your ePIN will be sent to your phone

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Offline

1. Present your profile code at any of Paga’s 18,000+ agent outlets across Nigeria
2. Pay with cash or ATM card, get a receipt and your ePIN will be sent to your phone

Via my242 shortcode

1. Ensure your Paga wallet is funded
2. Dial *242*826#
3. Enter your profile code and phone number
4. Confirm payment and your ePIN will be sent to your phone


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4. Present your ePIN and proof of payment 

at an accredited Computer Based Test center or JAMB office to complete your registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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  • Can I register multiple people from one mobile phone number?

    Only one mobile phone number can be assigned to a candidate. This number will be tied to the candidates name and will be used for all communication related to his/her 2018 Application/Examination

  • What if I misplace my profile code?

    To retrieve a lost profile code SMS RESEND to 55019 from the number that was used to register

  • What if I made a mistake with the candidates name?

    To correct this SMS CORRECT Surname First-name Middle-name to 55019 e.g. CORRECT Tinubu Adamu Odumegwu

  • What if I lose my ePIN or it isn’t sent to me?

    SMS UTMEPIN or DEPIN to 55019 for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exam (UTME) or Direct Entry (DE) respectively from the number used to register

  • Where can I find accredited Computer Based Test centers?

    The full list of accredited centers can be found at www.jamb.gov.ng/FAQs


    • UTME Registration will close on Thursday 21st of February 2019 so hurry and register now.


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