Easily Create JAMB Profile Code for 2025/2026 UTME Registration

Do you want to easily create JAMB profile code for 2025/2026 UTME registration but do not know what or how to go about it? We have explain the two (2) vivid method on how to generate the code.

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Examination Year	2025/2026
Profile Generation Code	55019 or 66019
Creation Method	SMS or USSD

Creating a JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) profile code is a crucial step for Nigerian students who want to take the UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination).

Here, we will share with you, ways on how to go about creating this profile code, so ensure that you read until the end, as we promise to reveal the steps involved.

About JAMB Profile Code

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) had recently announced a new feature, and that is the profile code.

The JAMB Profile Code is a unique identification number issued by the JAMB in Nigeria. They are used to track and manage candidates’ applications and examination details.

Usually, this code is generated for you when you want to register your JAMB from any of their centres.

However, if you want to register by yourself, then check below, as we will explain how to go about it.

When to Create JAMB Profile Code

Generating profile code is part of the initial process for UTME registration and the timeframe given for this year is from 15th January to 24th February, 2024.

Inability to create JAMB profile code and finish up with registration before this deadline will get you disqualified.

How to Create JAMB Profile Code 2025/2026

Creating your JAMB profile code for your 2025/2026 UTME direct entry registration is quite simple, and it is something that you can even do on your own.

Here are steps to go about it:

Get a valid phone number that has never been used for JAMB registration.
Visit the official JAMB portal here at www.jamb.gov.ng
Navigate to the JAMB profile section or use the JAMB portal link for profile creation.
Click on the option to create a profile or register.
Enter your personal details, including your National Identification Number (NIN), name, email address, and phone number.
Ensure the phone number you provide is active and accessible, as it will be used for receiving your profile code.
After entering your details, you will receive a confirmation SMS containing your unique profile code. This code will be sent to the phone number you provided.
Log back into the JAMB portal using your profile credentials.
Use the profile code for any subsequent JAMB-related transactions, such as registration for the UTME.

How to Generate JAMB Profile Code by USSD

Apart from SMS, here’s another quick method on how to successfully and easily generate a personal profile code.

First, dial *55019*your NIN number#
Ensure your NIN is eleven (11) digits
Select profile code generation
Select accept and immediately SMS containing your code will be sent.

How to Recover Lost JAMB Profile Code 2025

Oh! I lost my JAMB profile code and will miss out of the registration process and exams. Not at all, if you misplaced your profile code, it is possible to get it back.

In this case, we have explain vividly how to recover lost JAMB profile code.

Get started by sending “RESEND” to 55019 or 66019 via SMS.
Ensure you have at least N100 airtime
Use the number you used initially
The profile code will be sent to you again

Troubleshooting JAMB Profile Code Creation

Not Having Enough Airtime?

Generating a profile code for your self requires you have a minimum of N50 balance in your phone if not the process won’t go through.

Possible Network Error (Code 540)

If you face this challenge then note that you simply have to try again by sending a message to55019 or 66019 again.

NIN Verification Failed

If your NIN is not properly linked to your phone number, there will be a challenge.

Profile Code Linked to Another Phone Number

If you wrote JAMB before and had created a profile code, simply use that old number to send “RESEND” to 55019 or 66019.

NIN Record Not Found

This could be possible mix up from your NIN registration therefore visit the nearest center to re-examine your status.

Conclusion

The JAMB profile code is very important if you want to register for the 2025/2026 JAMB.

Above, we have shown you how to create JAMB profile code for 2025/2026 UTME/direct entry registration, and even how to recover if lost as well as what to do afterwards.

While creating, do also note that, your phone number must not have been used to create another JAMB profile code, else this will not work.