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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) requires all candidates who wish to register for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry (DE) to create a profile code. The profile code is a unique 10-digit number that links your personal information to your JAMB records. It is also necessary for purchasing the e-PIN, which is the payment confirmation for the registration.
However, some candidates may lose or forget their profile code after creating it. This can cause a lot of stress and confusion, especially if the registration deadline is approaching. Fortunately, there are ways to retrieve your lost profile code and continue with your registration process. This article will guide you on how to do that
WHAT IS A PROFILE CODE?
A profile code is a unique identifier that JAMB assigns to each candidate who intends to register for the UTME or DE. The profile code is generated by sending your National Identification Number (NIN) as a text message to either 55019 or 66019 from your registered cell phone number. You will receive a confirmation message with your profile code and other details.
The profile code is linked to your NIN, which is a mandatory requirement for the registration. You cannot use another person’s NIN or phone number to generate your profile code. You also cannot change or transfer your profile code to another candidate.
The profile code is the first step in your journey towards sitting for the JAMB exams. You need it to purchase the e-PIN, which is the second step. The e-PIN is a 16-digit number that confirms your payment for the registration. You can buy the e-PIN from any of the authorized channels, such as banks, mobile money operators, online platforms, etc.
After purchasing the e-PIN, you need to proceed to any accredited JAMB CBT centre to complete your registration. You will need to provide your profile code and e-PIN at the CBT centre, along with other documents and biometric verification.
HOW TO RETRIEVE A LOST PROFILE CODE
If you have created your profile code but lost or forgot it, you can easily retrieve it by following these steps:
- Send “RESEND” as a text message to either 55019 or 66019 from the same cell phone number that you used to generate the profile code. This service will cost you N50.
- You will receive a message with your profile code and other details on your registered cell phone number.
- Save your profile code and use it to purchase the e-PIN and complete your registration at the CBT centre.
Note: If you have not created your profile code before, you cannot use this method to generate one. You need to send your NIN as a text message to either 55019 or 66019 to create your profile code.
HOW TO RETRIEVE A LOST E-PIN
If you have purchased your e-PIN but lost or forgot it, you can easily retrieve it by following these steps:
- Send “UTMEPIN” for UTME candidates or “DEPIN” for DE candidates as a text message to either 55019 or 66019 from the same cell phone number that you used to generate the profile code and purchase the e-PIN. This service will cost you N50.
- You will receive a message with your e-PIN and other details on your registered cell phone number.
- Save your e-PIN and use it to complete your registration at the CBT centre.
Note: If you have not purchased your e-PIN before, you cannot use this method to generate one. You need to use your profile code to buy the e-PIN from any of the authorized channels.
CONCLUSION
Losing your profile code or e-PIN can be frustrating, but it is not the end of the world. You can easily retrieve them by sending a simple text message to either 55019 or 66019 from your registered cell phone number. However, you need to be careful not to lose or forget your NIN or phone number, as they are essential for creating and retrieving your profile code and e-PIN.
We hope this article has helped you understand how to retrieve your lost JAMB profile code and e-PIN. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to share them below. We wish you all the best in your JAMB exams.
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