For many candidates, generating a JAMB profile code feels like the hardest part of the UTME process. Unfortunately, this is where many costly mistakes begin. Education experts warn that relaxing too early often leads to errors that later affect admission, course placement, or even outright disqualification. EducationNGR also learnt that most admission issues trace back to mistakes made immediately after profile code generation.
If you have successfully generated your 2026 JAMB profile code, the following are the critical next steps every candidate must follow carefully.
Step 1: Check Your Personal Details Immediately
Once your profile code is generated, carefully confirm your:
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Full name
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Date of birth
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Gender
Any mistake noticed at this stage must be corrected immediately through the appropriate JAMB or NIMC channels. Errors that appear minor can later create serious problems during admission processing, NYSC registration, or certificate verification.
Step 2: Use a Valid and Personal Email Address and Phone Number
Candidates are strongly advised to use:
Do not use another person’s email address or phone number. All JAMB updates, password recovery links, admission notifications, and official communications will be sent through these contacts.
Step 3: Prepare for Your JAMB ePIN
Having a profile code does not mean you are registered. The next compulsory step is obtaining your ePIN, which is required before visiting any accredited CBT centre.
Candidates should ensure they:
Without an ePIN, UTME registration cannot proceed.
Step 4: Decide on Your Course and Institution Early
One of the most common mistakes candidates make is choosing courses and institutions hastily at the CBT centre. This often leads to poor decisions that reduce admission chances.
Before registration, candidates should:
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Research their intended course
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Confirm institutions that offer the programme
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Check admission requirements and competitiveness
Early planning allows for informed and realistic choices.
Step 5: Confirm the Correct Subject Combination
A wrong subject combination can invalidate an admission offer, even with a very high UTME score. Candidates must confirm that their chosen subjects align with their intended course.
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Engineering courses require Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
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Law requires Literature in English
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Medicine and health sciences require Biology
Candidates are advised to verify subject combinations using the official JAMB brochure.
Step 6: Organise Your O’Level Results Properly
Candidates should clearly determine:
Ensure that:
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Required credits, including English Language and Mathematics where applicable, are available
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Results are ready for upload when required by JAMB or institutions
Failure to upload O’Level results on time has caused many candidates to lose admission in previous years, EducationNGR reports.
Step 7: Confirm Age and Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must meet the minimum age requirement, usually 16 years by the time of admission. Those who do not meet this requirement should seek proper guidance before proceeding, as age discrepancies can result in disqualification later.
Step 8: Register Only at Accredited CBT Centres
Candidates are warned against registering through:
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Cyber cafés
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Roadside agents
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Unapproved operators
Only JAMB-accredited CBT centres are authorised to carry out UTME registration. Registering elsewhere increases the risk of errors, fraud, and invalid registration.
Step 9: Keep All Registration Records Safe
After registration, candidates should safely keep:
These documents will be required at different stages of the admission process.
Step 10: Stay Informed and Avoid Misinformation
Candidates are advised to rely only on:
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Official JAMB announcements
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Verified education news platforms
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Trusted academic advisers
Avoid rumours and unverified social media claims, especially those related to registration dates, cut-off marks, and admission guarantees.
Final Advice
Generating your JAMB profile code is only the beginning. Careful planning, accurate information, and early preparation are what truly secure admission. Candidates who follow these steps diligently stand a much better chance of avoiding errors and achieving their admission goals.
