As the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) approaches, with registration expected to begin in early 2026, candidates must prepare carefully to avoid common mistakes that cost many students their admission chances in 2025.
These errors, often made out of haste or ignorance, led to profile issues, missed updates, and even disqualifications. Here’s how to avoid them this year.
1. Do Not Use Someone Else’s SIM Card
In 2025, many candidates missed crucial updates because they used another person’s phone number during registration.
JAMB requires every candidate to use their personal NIN-linked SIM card for profile creation via 55019# or 312#. That number remains your official contact throughout the registration and admission process.
What to Do:
- Use only your own NIN-linked SIM card.
- Keep it active until your admission is fully confirmed.
2. Avoid Using an Email Address You Cannot Access
Several students lost access to their JAMB profiles because cafés created email addresses they could not later log into.
What to Do:
- Create your own Gmail account and ensure you can always access it.
- Store the password securely — in your phone’s notes or another safe location.
3. Fix All Name Inconsistencies Early
Name mismatches across official documents caused numerous admission problems in 2025.
Differences such as ADEYEMI BOLA on your NIN slip and BOLA ADEYEMI on your WAEC result can create verification issues.
What to Do:
Make sure your name matches exactly on:
- NIN Slip
- WAEC/NECO Results
- Birth Certificate
- JAMB Profile
If there is any discrepancy, visit NIMC, WAEC, or NECO offices to correct it immediately.
Check your details carefully before final submission at the CBT centre.
4. Choose the Correct Subject Combination
Every year, candidates with good JAMB scores lose admission because their subjects do not match their chosen courses.
What to Do:
- Consult the official JAMB Brochure to confirm the correct subject combination for your intended course.
- Remember that programmes like Medicine, Law, Engineering, and Accounting each have specific compulsory subjects.
Final Advice
- Register only at accredited CBT centres.
- Keep all your slips, receipts, and credentials safe.
- Follow verified JAMB updates through the JAMB Help Centre or trusted educational outlets.
Get it right this time — prepare early, register smart, and stay informed.
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