2023 JAMB Direct Entry Registration: Instructions & Guidelines

2023 JAMB Direct Entry Registration: Instructions & Guidelines



The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement date for the 2023 Direct Entry application.

The cost of the JAMB direct entry application is as follows:

DE APPLICATION FEE — ₦3,500.00

READING TEXTBOOK — ₦500.00

REGISTRATION CENTRE SERVICE CHARGE — ₦700.00

TOTAL — ₦4,700.00






The 2023 JAMB Direct Entry Registration has officially begun, according to an announcement made by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and will conclude on May 30, 2023.

JAMB Direct Entry is primarily intended for individuals who already hold a degree, diploma, or A-level certificates and are interested in pursuing a degree program at a university. Typically, those who gain admission into a university through direct entry will commence their studies from part 2 or 200 level in their preferred university, provided they have been granted admission.

Latest Update:


The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recently revised the deadline for the sales of ePINs and registration for Direct Entry (DE) candidates in 2023. In a statement issued by JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, it was announced that the sale of e-PINs would close on Saturday, May 26th, while the registration for candidates who have obtained the e-PINs will end on Tuesday, May 30th.

According to Mr. Benjamin, the registration process for the 2023 DE candidates began in February and has now been extended to accommodate all interested individuals. It is important for prospective candidates who are yet to register for the DE exercise to take note of this new deadline, as JAMB will not entertain any further extensions.

Furthermore, JAMB has taken measures to expand the registration areas in Lagos, specifically, in order to accommodate a larger number of candidates ahead of the revised closing date. While registration has been largely completed in other locations, there are still some outstanding candidates in JAMB’s offices in Lagos. To address this, the board has implemented a scheduling system where candidates are assigned specific days for their DE registration, ensuring that overcrowding is avoided.

To facilitate registration for eligible DE candidates in Lagos, JAMB has provided additional registration access points at the ETC/JKK centre. Candidates in Lagos are advised to visit either the JAMB office in Ikoyi or the ETC/JKK Ikorodu Road centre in Anthony to complete their registration before the new deadline.

Note that only 13 qualifications/certificates will be accepted for the registration process. These include:First degree
University diploma
Higher National Diploma
Ordinary National Diploma / National Diploma
Nigeria Certificate in Education
Interim Joint Matriculation Board A’ Level
Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board A’ Level
NABTEB Advanced National Business Certificate
NABTEB Advanced National Technical Certificate
NABTEB GCE-A’ Level (2015 – 2021)
Higher Islamic Studies Certificate by NBAIS
International Baccalaureate
National Registered Nurse / National Registered Midwife



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JAMB Direct Entry Eligibility

Candidates with one of the following qualifications may be considered for admission by Direct Entry:A minimum of O’level credit pass in five (5) SSSC subjects at not more than two sittings with at least two prescribed subjects for each programme (course of study) at the Principal or Advanced level.
Two passes [in prescribed subjects for each (programme) course of study] at the A’Level Examination awarded by IJMB, Cambridge, JUPEB or Institute of Baccalaureate with three other credit passes in the SSCE.
Credit passes in two major subjects in the NCE with three other credit passes in SSSC, NTC/NBC (mainly for Education /Technical programmes)
Minimum of credit grade in University/National Diploma or National Innovation Diploma with the appropriate O’level requirements. All submitted Advanced Level Qualifications are to be verified by a special committee, and any fake result shall attract prosecution.


DE CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR JAMB REGISTRATION NUMBERS WITH WHICH THEY GAINED ADMISSION TO NCE/NID/DIPLOMA AND PREVIOUS DEGREE PROGRAMMES.

REGISTRATION FOR DE CANDIDATES SHALL NOT BE EXTENDED BEYOND THE PERIOD ALLOTTED TO BOTH UTME/DE

CAVEAT: CANDIDATES SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR UTME AND DE AT THE SAME TIME. IF ANY CANDIDATE APPLIES THROUGH UTME AND LATER OBTAIN DE QUALIFICATION, THE UTME CAN BE UPGRADED TO DE AT NO COST. Indeed it is a sanctionable infraction to obtain two application documents in the same year. Double/multiple registrations attract outright cancellation and prosecution.
How to Apply for 2023 JAMB Direct EntryRegistration Fee is Three Thousand Five Hundred (N3,500) Naira Additional Five Hundred (N500) Naira Only is paid to obtain the reading text “The Life Changer” by Khadija Abubakar and $20 for Candidates from the nine foreign centres
Candidates should note that ePINS purchased are tied to individual profile and are not transferable
Candidates are advised to keep as private and confidential their security details such as registration numbers, password/numbers of ATM Cards, email addresses and ePINs

A. PROFILE REGISTRATIONEvery candidate would require the use of a unique phone (mobile) number (SIM) for the process of registration. The unique phone number can be used by one candidate only (Note: This number (SIM) remains your unique identification for all your transactions with the board.
Candidate will send his/her National Identification Number (NIN) by text (SMS) to 55019 or 66019 from his/her personal GSM number e.g write the word “NIN” then space and add your 11 digit NIN Number and send to 55019 or 66019 in this format (NIN 00123456789). There should be a space between the word “NIN” and your 11 digit NIN (Note that the number must not have been used by another person to register for UTME/DE in the past)
A Profile Code of 10 characters is received by the candidate on the same telephone(SIM) number
The phone number used for the text message is automatically tied to the candidate’s 2023 application, Examination and Admission. CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THE SIM NUMBER USED, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE FOR SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATION WITH THE BOARD BY OBTAINING UTME/DE APPLICATION DOCUMENTS, A CANDIDATE HAS ACCEPTED TO RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES FROM JAMB (55019 or 66019) EVEN WHEN THE “DO NOT DISTURB” IS ACTIVATED
Candidate presents the profile code to the point of procurement of form (Banks, MMOs, MFBs, Switches, USSD Partners). The form- ePIN is then sent as text message to the candidates Phone number
Candidate presents the ePIN at any JAMB accredited CBT Centre for registration
The application cannot be completed until the candidate’s biometric (all ten fingers) are captured and photograph taken physically (No submission of passport photograph). Successful capture of biometrics and photograph will authorize a candidate to print his/her e-registration slip. The finger print shall be required for any further transaction with JAMB on the candidates’ profile.
Only candidates whose biometrics verification is successful on examination day will be permitted to sit the UTME. No parent or any proxy is allowed to make any transaction on the candidates’ profile.
Candidates with biometric challenges can only register at JAMB headquarters Abuja

B. SELF HELP IN CASE OF MISTAKE/LOSS OF PROFILE CODETo retrieve a lost Profile Code, send [RESEND] to 55019 or 66019 as text message from the same mobile number
Candidate can reset lost or forgotten Profile Password on their registered cell phone by sending [password] space [email address] to 55019 as a text message from the same mobile number

(FREE COMPLAINT) TICKETING:

For ALL complaints on JAMB processes, candidates can create a support ticket at (support.jamb.gov.ng) with his/her email address registered on the Board’s site. The candidate then provides his/her name, phone number and the nature of the issue, select a complaint area on a drop-down and then summarize the nature of the complaint. He/she may also attach supporting documents (if available) then send. Complaints from 3rd parties are merely noted. Letter writing is not encouraged. Rather all complaints should be channelled through the ticketing system for prompt attention and documentation.

For complaints relating to NIN (e.g a candidate sends a message to 55019 or 66019 to create a profile but does not receive any response or receives wrong data, he/she can follow the same process on the ticketing and click on 2023 NIN related issues then select the related topic on the drop-down).

NOTE THAT YOUR PASSWORD SHOULD NOT BE RELEASED TO ANYONE. JAMB CAN ONLY HELP ON PROFILE-PASSWORD, NOT E-MAIL-BOX-PASSWORD. YOU CAN ALSO CHECK YOUR ADMISSION STATUS ON JAMB IBASS APP ON YOUR PHONE. DO NOT CHECK AT ANY CYBER CAFÉ THAT WOULD DEMAND YOUR PASSWORD WHICH IS THEN USED TO STEAL YOUR RECORDS. “TO BE FOREWARNED IS TO BE FOREARMED”

Candidates and the public are to note that nobody can help with admission or upgrade of scores; they would only deceive and defraud those who patronize fraudsters.

C. JAMB ePIN SELLING POINTS The ePIN outlets are: NIPOST, Banks, MMOs, MFBs and other participating financial institutions.
Candidates can buy the e-pins from banks or vending agents through their e-wallets
Foreign Candidates are to visit the Nigerian Embassy for guidance on how to apply in any of the following countries Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire
Accra, Ghana
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Beau, Cameroun
Cotonou, Benin Republic
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Johannesburg, South Africa
London, United Kingdom
Berlin, Germany

D. DUTIES OF PARTICIPATING BANKS/OUTLETSCollect the Profile Code from candidate’s phone
Collect payment and vend ePIN by SMS to candidate’s phone (Not dictating or copying)
Facilitate POS Payment, if necessary
Issue Evidence of Payment
Collect Centre Service Fees, if requested by the CBT Centre
ePIN is to be delivered electronically to candidates and not to be handwritten

E. SIX DIFFERENT MODES/METHODS OF PAYMENT/ PROCUREMENT OF ePIN FOR REGISTRATION (CHOOSE SUITABLE ONE)PAYMENT THROUGH BANKS, INCLUDING MICRO FINANCE BANKSPresent Profile Code and pay by cash or card
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
PAYMENT THROUGH POS – This is available at State Offices of JAMB + CBT Centres, other POS outlets and any CBT Centre that demands itPresent Profile Code and pay by card
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
PAYMENT THROUGH MOBILE MONEY OPERATORS – This is available at CBT Centres and Other OutletsPresent Profile Code and pay by cash
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
PAYMENT USING ATM – This is available on all ATM outlets of Participating Banks listed in C(I) (InterSwitch Channel)Select Bill Payment and then pick JAMB
Enter Profile Code and pay
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
ONLINE PAYMENT ON JAMB PORTALVisit JAMB website: jamb.gov.ng
Click Purchase of 2023 Application Document
Enter your Profile Code
Select payment method (InterSwitch or Remita)
Make payment
ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
PAYMENT PROCEDURE AT FOREIGN CENTRESRegistration fee for candidates from the nine foreign countries is $20 or its equivalent in each of the nine countries local currency
Candidates from the nine foreign countries are to download the Application from the Board’s website (www.jamb.gov.ng) complete and submit it with the fee at the nine designated centres as indicated on the website.
OR
Foreign candidates visit www.jamb.gov.ng/efacility
create a profile
Login to the profile
On the menu on the left pane, click on 2023 Foreign UTME/DE registration
Go through guided questions until the payment page
Make payment using any of the authorised cards
Complete the registration directly online

F. HOW TO RECOVER LOST ePIN AFTER PAYMENTIf ePIN is not Received or Lost, send [UTMEPIN] or [DEPIN] to 55019 or 66019 for UTME or DE respectively from the unique number
The ePIN would then be retrieved and delivered on the candidate’s unique number

AFTER SUCCESSFUL PAYMENT AND OBTAINING ePIN, CANDIDATE SHOULD PROCEED TO ANY OF THE JAMB ACCREDITED CBT CENTRES TO COMPLETE HIS/HER REGISTRATION.

G. REGISTRATION PROCESS AT CBT CENTRES:

The candidate presents the ePIN at any JAMB accredited CBT Centre for completion of registration. The name of the candidate as typed by the candidate on his/her phone when registering the profile comes up automatically on the input of the e-PIN by the CBT centre

Candidates are to:Provide Biodata including Date of Birth, Nationality, State of Origin, Local Government, Gender, e-mail address, among others
Provide choice of institutions and programmes (disciplines)
Provide qualification with grades and dates, if not awaiting result
Upload relevant certificates, if not awaiting result
O/L and or A/L grades are to be provided by candidates. Candidates who are awaiting results should supply the results online as soon as they are available on JAMB’s portal. No recommendations from any Institution will be considered by JAMB if the candidate has not supplied his/her result on the portal of JAMB
Supply JAMB registration number for previous institutional certificates for DE only
Provide UTME subjects and choice of examination town(s) forMock examination (optional)
Examination for UTME (actual examination)
Do picture capture (no scanning of passport photograph)
Do Biometric enrolment (ten fingers)
Review entries and confirm correctness
Print Registration Slip USING BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION
Each Candidate is to collect his/her e-slip at the end of registration as evidence of registration
There will be no offline registration, as all the accredited CBT centres have been empowered for real-time online registration. No candidate should register at any centre other than the accredited CBT centre and JAMB State-Offices. Any candidate who is registered outside approved centres will be identified and disqualified.

H. GENERAL INFORMATIONAll candidates must mandatorily register their profiles through text messages, as illustrated above, before proceeding to buy the ePIN
The registration fee is non-refundable
Candidates are advised to read and understand the guidelines on admission and instructions, as shown on the scan QR Code, on how to complete the online registration before commencing the process of registration. He or she is also to sign an MoU on ethical standards.
Multiple registrations are not permitted. Candidates who register more than once will be identified, disqualified and prosecuted.
Candidates are to note that irrespective of their choice of programme; they will also be tested on a general text: ‘The Life Changer‘ by Khadija Abubakar Jali. All Candidates are also expected to read the text.
Candidates/Officials would not be allowed to enter the examination centre with earphones, wristwatches, mobile phones, electronic devices, or any pen/biro. Only common pencil is allowed.
Candidates are warned that the Board does not require nor authorise the services of ANY cyber café, school or establishment other than the accredited CBT centres for this exercise.
Examination malpractice is a criminal offence that attracts, in addition to the cancellation of results, publication of names and prosecution of such offenders.

Candidates are warned that the Board does not require nor authorise the services of ANY cyber cafe or establishment other than the accredited CBT centres for this exercise.


How to Apply for 2023 JAMB Direct Entry in Foreign CountriesRegistration fee for candidates from the nine foreign countries is $20 or its equivalent in each of the nine countries
Candidates from the nine foreign countries are to download the Application from the Board’s website (www.jamb.gov.ng) complete and submit it with the fee at the nine designated centres as indicated on the website.

Foreign Candidates are to visit the following foreign missions; Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire
Accra, Ghana
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Beau, Cameroun
Cotonou, Benin Republic
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Johannesburg, South Africa
London, United Kingdom
Berlin, Germany