Can I use my number 2 times for Jamb registration? The answer is Yes, you can use your number twice to register for Jamb registration, you can use the same number as last year for this year’s upcoming registration.
Many students who registered for JAMB last year but didn’t get admitted are trying again this year. The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has provided a new update regarding the use of the same phone number, email, and profile code for JAMB registration.
As stated in the 2019 bulletin released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), it was specified that “previously used phone numbers for JAMB registrations can only be re-used by the same candidate and not by another candidate,” subject to the conditions outlined below.
Can I generate a Jamb Profile Code With the same number I used before?
JAMB candidates are free to use the same phone number that was used previously for JAMB registration to register for JAMB again based on the following conditions. (Get Jamb past questions)
The announcement outlines the following conditions for re-used phone number:
- The number can only be used by the same candidate.
- The candidate reusing the number must use the same profile code as in the previous registration.
- The profile code from the previous year will be used to purchase a new ePin.
What if I forgot my profile code?
JAMB said a forgotten profile code can be retrieved by text message from the same number. Use the same SIM you registered with.
Important notes
- Once a profile code is generated it cannot be changed, and your details are pulled from NIMC.
- Your email and phone number are permanently linked to your profile and can’t be edited after registration begins.
- Check JAMB’s official channels for the 2027 registration dates.
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Answer to Can I use my number 2 times for Jamb registration? Is yes, you can and if didn’t work, you can use the second method below.
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Why Is Jamb Not Sending My Profile Code?
Why is Jamb not Sending My Profile Code? Many complaints have been going on for the past few months such as why has Jamb not sent me my own Jamb Profile Code. I have not received my Jamb profile code since I sent NIN to 55019, e.t.c.
Don’t be bothered because Nkedugists cover all the news surrounding the Jamb Profile code and sending of NIN to 55019. Jamb has introduced a method to candidates of linking their phone numbers to Jamb in order to get a Profile Code.
The reason why some Jamb candidates have not received their Jamb profile code is sometimes the fault of the candidates or NIMC. For all the candidates that send NIN to 55019 in order to receive the JAMB profile code via text message but haven’t received it yet.
Common Reasons why Jamb Profile Code is not generated and how to fix it
- Wrong text format. Send NIN, one space, then your 11-digit NIN, to 55019 or 66019 from your own number. An error such as 550 means the request was formatted incorrectly.
- Details mismatch. Your NIMC details and other records, such as your O’Level data, must match exactly.
- NIN already linked to another number. You previously generated a code on a different phone number, so find that SIM and resend the request from it.
- Number already registered to another profile. JAMB advises retrieving the SIM card or using a new number.
