The 2024/2025 Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (JAMB) registration is now open. If you are looking for the guidelines and methods to register for JAMB DE, then you are in the right place, in this post, you will see the easy ways and procedures to register for the JAMB direct entry examination.
Here’s a step-by-step process to register for the Direct Entry (DE) exam:
1. Announcement and Registration Start:
– JAMB has initiated the registration process for interested candidates nationwide.
– The registration process follows the announcement made by JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, ensuring a smooth experience for all candidates.
2. Registration Schedule:
– UTME candidates are to register first, followed by Direct Entry candidates.
The sale of DE application documents and E-PIN vending starts on February 28 and closes on March 28, 2024, exclusively at JAMB Offices.
3. Important Information:
– The JAMB DE form is distinct from the UTME form, meant for admission into the first year of university programs.
– Registration is only possible at JAMB offices.
– You cannot apply for both JAMB DE and UTME in the same year.
– The DE form is an online application filled out and submitted on the JAMB portal.
– Twelve qualifications/certificates are recognized by JAMB.
– Statement of result is accepted for registration within three years of the date of award.
– Upgrade from UTME to DE is available under specific conditions.
4. Registration Fees:
– The DE fee for the 2024/2025 session is N3,500, with additional charges for CBT Centre registration service, mock/UTME, and bank charges/commission.
– Total fees amount to N6,200 for non-MOCK candidates and N7,700 for those taking the MOCK examination.
5. National Identification Number (NIN):
– A National Identification Number is mandatory for registration.
6. Payment Methods:
– Candidates can pay via bank payment using the e-PIN, online payment with ATM card or USSD code on the JAMB portal, and POS payment at accredited CBT or JAMB offices.
7. Registration Process:
– Create your JAMB profile by sending your NIN to 55019 or 66019 via text message.
– Receive a confirmation code and log into the JAMB portal with the code.
– Obtain the JAMB e-PIN by visiting accredited banks, CBT centres, or embassies (for foreign candidates) with your confirmation code.
– Send a message to 55019 or 66019 to receive a 10-digit profile code, registered name with NIMC, and total cost for UTME with or without MOCK.
8. Lost Profile Code Retrieval:
– Send [RESEND] to 55019 or 66019 from the registered cell phone number.
– The Profile Code will be retrieved and delivered to your registered cell phone number.
9. Lost e-PIN Retrieval:
– Send [UTMEPIN] or [DEPIN] to 55019 or 66019 for UTME or DE respectively from the registered cell phone number.
– The e-PIN will be retrieved and delivered to the candidate’s registered cell phone number.
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