JAMB 2025 UTME registration is now open! Here’s everything you need to register successfully.
Registration Dates 2025
UTME Registration: February 3 – March 8, 2025
Direct Entry Registration: March 10 – April 7, 2025
Mock Exam: April 10, 2025
Main UTME: April 25 – May 5, 2025
Registration Fees
UTME with Mock: ₦8,200
UTME without Mock: ₦7,200
Direct Entry: ₦5,700
Fee Breakdown:
- JAMB ePIN: ₦3,500
- Reading text: ₦1,000
- CBT centre charges: ₦2,200
- Mock exam (optional): ₦1,500
- Bank charges: ₦500
Requirements
✅ National Identification Number (NIN) – mandatory
✅ Active email address
✅ Phone number (preferably parent’s if under 18)
✅ O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB) – can upload later
✅ Passport photo (white background)
✅ Minimum age: 16 years
How to Register
Step 1: Create JAMB Profile
Using your NIN-registered SIM, send:NIN [your 11-digit NIN] to 55019 or 66019
You’ll receive a 10-digit profile code.
Step 2: Purchase ePIN
Buy from banks, online platforms, or NIPOST offices.
Step 3: Complete Registration
Visit any accredited JAMB CBT centre with:
- Profile code
- ePIN
- O’Level details
- Passport photo
At the centre, you’ll:
- Enter personal information
- Select 4 institutions and courses
- Capture biometric data
- Receive registration slip and compulsory novel
Important Information
Compulsory Novel 2025: “The Lekki Headmaster” by Kabir Alabi Garba
Age Restriction: 16 years minimum. Gifted candidates under 15 can register but must score 280+ in UTME to qualify for admission.
Mock Exam: Optional but recommended for first-timers. Register by February 23, 2025.
Exam Format: 180 multiple-choice questions across 4 subjects (English + 3 others based on course).
Cut-off Marks:
- Universities: 140
- Polytechnics/Monotechnics: 100
- Colleges of Education: 100
After Registration
✅ Download JAMB Syllabus 2025
✅ Get JAMB Past Questions 2023-2024
✅ Study Recommended Textbooks for JAMB
✅ Practice with JAMB English Past Questions
✅ Review JAMB Mathematics Past Questions
✅ Prepare for Post-UTME Screening
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Late registration – don’t wait till deadline
❌ Wrong course/institution selection – research first
❌ Using someone else’s NIN – must be yours
❌ Not keeping profile code safe
❌ Skipping mock exam preparation
What’s Next?
After successful registration:
- Print registration slip immediately
- Start preparing with JAMB Past Questions
- Join study groups
- Practice CBT format
- Read the compulsory novel
- Check exam slip before exam date
Alternative Routes
Not confident about JAMB? Consider these alternatives:
Need Help?
Visit any JAMB office or contact JAMB through official channels.
For more resources:
Good luck with your registration!