2025 UTME: Candidates Can Now Generate Profile Codes – JAMB

As part of its measure to ensure seamless 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration through the elimination of bottlenecks, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) has informed prospective candidates that they can generate their profile code now and save such for use when registration commenced.

Also See: How to Apply for NIN | See Guidelines and Requirements for UTME Candidates

Candidates are advised to get their National Identification Number (NIN) as it is a prerequisite for UTME/DE registration. Also to note that the phone number used to send a request for their profile code, via a text message to either of the two quick codes, is automatically tied to their respective names and will be used by the Board in all communications relating to application, examination and admission. The candidates will receive a profile code of ten characters on the same telephone number.

To generate their profile codes, candidates are expected to send: NIN (one space) and then their NIN number (eleven digits number) by text (SMS) to either 55019 or 66019 from their personal GSM number. Example, the SMS should look like this; “NIN 12345678901“; send it to 55019 or 66019. Remember, “12345678901” should be your own NIN.

A profile code of ten characters will be received by the candidates on the same telephone number. Candidates are advised to note that the phone number used to send the text message to either of the two quick codes is automatically tied to their respective names and will be used by the Board in all communications relating to application, examination and admission.

Prospective candidates are also urged to heed the strict warning on the use and application of henna, otherwise called “ L a a l i ” / “ L a l e .” This is to avoid experiencing biometric verification challenges as it had been established that application of henna on the fingers obstructs the process of biometric verification. Furthermore, in an attempt by candidates to clean their fancy henna designs, they used chemicals that damaged the whorls on their fingers, hence making biometric verification and authentication difficult if not impossible.

JAMB also urged candidates to safeguard their ten fingers during both the registration and examination processes, stressing that successful biometric verification is essential for entry into the exam hall. Without it, candidates will not be granted access to the exam questions.