How to Buy JAMB e-PIN for UTME Registration: Official Guide

The JAMB e-PIN (Electronic Personal Identification Number) is required to complete your UTME or Direct Entry registration. This guide explains the official price, where to buy it, and the complete registration process.

What is JAMB e-PIN?

The JAMB e-PIN is a prepaid voucher code that confirms you have paid the registration fee. Without this PIN, you cannot complete your UTME registration at any CBT centre. Each e-PIN is valid for one registration only.

JAMB e-PIN Price Breakdown (2026)

The total cost for UTME registration depends on whether you include the optional mock examination:

UTME Without Mock: N7,200

• JAMB application fee: N3,500
• Reading text (In Dependence by Sarah Ladipo Manyika): N1,000
• CBT centre registration service charge: N700
• CBT centre UTME server charge: N1,500
• Bank charges: N500

UTME With Mock: N8,700

Includes everything above plus N1,500 for the CBT mock examination practice.

Direct Entry: N5,700

For candidates applying through Direct Entry (with A-Level, OND, NCE, or equivalent qualifications).

Where to Buy JAMB e-PIN

Purchase your e-PIN only from official channels to avoid fraud:

1. JAMB Official Portal

Visit efacility.jamb.gov.ng/buypin to purchase directly from JAMB. This is the most secure method.

2. Banks and Financial Institutions

All commercial banks in Nigeria sell JAMB e-PINs. You can also purchase from microfinance banks (MFBs) and mobile money operators (MMOs).

3. NIPOST Offices

Nigerian Postal Service outlets nationwide sell JAMB e-PINs.

4. Online Payment Platforms

Approved platforms include:

• Quickteller
• Moniepoint
• Remita
• Interswitch

5. JAMB CBT Registration Centres

Accredited CBT centres sell e-PINs during registration. Some centres offer combined e-PIN purchase and registration services.

Step-by-Step: How to Buy and Register

Step 1: Create Your JAMB Profile

Before buying an e-PIN, you must have a profile code:

1. Send your NIN to 55019 or 66019 as an SMS
2. Format: NIN 12345678901 (space between NIN and your 11-digit number)
3. You will receive a 10-digit profile code
4. This profile code is required for all JAMB transactions

Step 2: Purchase the e-PIN

1. Visit any official channel listed above
2. Present your profile code
3. Choose UTME (with or without mock) or Direct Entry
4. Make payment and receive your e-PIN
5. Keep the e-PIN safe - it cannot be replaced if lost

Step 3: Complete Registration

1. Visit any JAMB-accredited CBT centre
2. Present your profile code and e-PIN
3. Provide your O'Level details and course choices
4. Have your photograph and 10 fingerprints captured
5. Collect your registration slip

Important Warnings

Avoid Fraud

• Never send money to individuals on WhatsApp or social media
• Do not buy e-PINs from cyber cafes or tutorial centres (they are not authorized vendors)
• If the price is below the official rate, it is likely a scam

Price Exploitation

JAMB strictly prohibits selling e-PINs above the official price. Vendors caught overcharging face immediate suspension and prosecution. If you are asked to pay more than the official price, report to JAMB or walk away.

Lost e-PIN Recovery

If you lose your e-PIN after purchase:

1. Send UTMEPIN to 55019 from your registered phone
2. For Direct Entry, send DEPIN instead
3. The e-PIN will be sent back to your phone

2026 Registration Timeline

• e-PIN sales end: February 26, 2026
• Registration deadline: Check JAMB announcements for exact date
• UTME examination: Typically April-May

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use someone else's e-PIN?

No. Each e-PIN is linked to one registration. You must purchase your own e-PIN with your profile code.

What happens if I buy from an unauthorized vendor?

You may receive an invalid or used e-PIN. JAMB may also disqualify your registration if irregularities are detected.

Can I register without the reading text?

No. The reading text is compulsory and will be tested in the Use of English section.

Is the mock examination necessary?

The mock is optional but recommended. It gives you practice experience in the exact JAMB CBT environment before the main exam.