Can I use the same number to register for JAMB twice?

Yes, you can use the same phone number and profile code for subsequent JAMB registrations as long as it's your unique, active number, but you must have access to the linked email; if you lost the SIM/code, you can still retrieve it via your details (Name, NIN, DOB) or use the code with officials, but using a new number for a new profile isn't generally advised as it creates a new identifier.

Can I change the number I used to register for JAMB?

Requirements for JAMB Change of Number A Valid Means of Identification: (e.g., National ID card, Driver's license, International passport) New Phone Number: (Active phone number you want to register with JAMB) How to Change JAMB Phone Number 2025/2026 Follow these steps to update a new phone number on your JAMB profile ...

What if I lost the SIM I used to register for JAMB?

if you need to recover your JAMB Profile Code due to Lost JAMB SIM Card, create Affidavit of Loss of UTME SIM Card to start the retrieval process. The following information is required to prepare Loss of SIM Card Affidavit. Email address, Phone number.

Can you use another number to check JAMB result?

A: No. You must use the phone number registered with JAMB.

Can JAMB give me admission twice?

You can then continue to monitor your CAPS status for potential admission offers from other schools. . Conclusion A candidate will not receive multiple admission offers for the same admission year on CAPS unless the first offer is declined.

2023 Jamb registration details

What is the #1 hardest college to get into?

There isn't one single #1 hardest school, as it changes slightly by year and criteria, but Harvard University, Stanford University, MIT, and Caltech consistently rank among the top with extremely low acceptance rates (often 3-4%) and intense competition for spots, though other top global universities like Oxford and Tsinghua are also incredibly selective. Harvard is frequently cited as the hardest due to its high volume of applications and focus on global leadership potential, while Caltech is known for its extreme difficulty in STEM. 

Who scored 344 in JAMB?

According to reports, Onu Chisom Mitchell is the highest JAMB scorer for the 2025 UTME, as announced by JAMB. He scored 344 in last year's JAMB but was denied admission based on the age limit; however, this year he scored 356. He is currently 16 years old. Congratulations 🏆

Can I use the same profile code for JAMB?

JAMB profile code does not expire. It remains valid for as long as you need it. However, you can only use it for one UTME registration cycle. If you want to register for another UTME in the future, you will need to create a new profile code.

What is the highest score in JAMB 2025 UTME?

Speaking at the 2025 Policy Meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ish-aq Oloyede, said Okeke Chinedu Christian from Anambra State has emerged as the highest scorer in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with a total score of 375.

Can I use my JAMB registration number to check my admission?

Enter your JAMB (UTME/DE) registration number to check if you have been offered admission. If admission is granted, click "Proceed" to generate an invoice with payment instructions for the acceptance fee. After paying the acceptance fee, wait 30 minutes to 1 hour, then return to confirm payment receipt.

Can we get a duplicate SIM for the same number?

Yes, you can absolutely get a new SIM card with the same phone number by contacting your carrier (in-store, online, or by phone) to activate a replacement SIM, a process often called a "SIM swap," which transfers your number and plan to the new card. Your number is tied to your account, not the physical SIM, so the carrier deactivates the old one and links your existing number to the new SIM, typically within minutes. 

How do I recover my lost JAMB registration number?

How It Works

1. Select "JAMB Registration Number Retrieval" under JAMB Services section from our website homepage, select number of candidates and Click the "Proceed" button to make payment for this service.
2. Upon successful payment, select a record on the list of JAMB Services orders and click the "Submit Entry" button.

Can I use someone's SIM to register for JAMB?

Every candidate is required to use a unique phone (mobile) number (SIM) for registration. Therefore, no sibling can use the number previously used by another sibling because this number (SIM) remains your unique identifier for all transactions with the Board for present and future services.

What if I lost the SIM I used for JAMB registration?

JAMB has officially rolled out a new method for students who have lost their UTME-registered SIM ...so you can still: Access your CAPS Accept admission Retrieve your profile It's called the “Profiled Email Recovery” system ...and it works ONLY through CBT centres.

Can I use the same email to register for JAMB twice?

Therefore, you can't create a new JAMB profile with email address used by another candidate.

How much is the JAMB registration fee?

“UTME/DE JAMB Application Fee N3,500; Reading Text N1,000; CBT Centre Registration Service Charge – N700; CBT Centre UTME Service Charge – N1,500; Bank Charges – N500; CBT Mock-UTME Centre Charge – N1,500.”

Who scored 399 in JAMB?

The record- breaker was Shamwifu Ibrahim, an indigene of Kogi state and he scored 399 over 400 in JAMB.

Can Unilag accept 180 in JAMB?

For the 2024/2025 academic session, the JAMB cut- off mark for the University Of Lagos (UNILAG) admission is 200. This means that candidates who attain a score of 200 or above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are eligible to apply for admission into any course of their choice in UNILAG.

Who ever scored 400 in JAMB?

No candidate has officially achieved the perfect score of 400 in the JAMB UTME since the examination began. The UTME is marked out of 400, with each of four subjects carrying a maximum of 100 marks. The highest verified score to date is 399/400, first recorded by Abbah Emmanuel (Kogi State) in the 2023 UTME.

Can I change the number I used to register JAMB?

Once used, emails and phone numbers for JAMB cannot be changed. However, if a mistake has been made, you can raise a ticket to have the profile with incorrect details stepped down. This allows you to start fresh with accurate information.

Can I generate a profile code with another number?

Yes, if the previous registration was truly 2020, you can make use of another phone number to generate profile code, however, the new email and phone number will remain your unique identifiers with the Board, they must not get lost again.

Can you use someone else's NIN to register for JAMB?

No. Once a NIN is assigned to an individual, it can never be reassigned, given, or used by another person – which makes it unique in nature. .

What is the lowest JAMB score for this year?

JUST IN 🔥 *JAMB OFFICIALLY RELEASES MINIMUM TOLERABLE SCORE FOR UNIVERSITIES, POLYTECHNICS AND COLLEGE* *UNIVERSITIES 140* *POLYTECHNIC 100* *COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 100.

Who has the highest JAMB score ever?

Chinedu scored 375 — the highest JAMB score in history. Instead of celebrating him, JAMB is trying to erase his brilliance with talk of “State of origin and Mercenary.” Why does Nigeria fight its geniuses?

Can I enter Uniben with 170?

Undergraduate admissions into the University of Benin is by the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) through Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) as is applicable to all federal Universities in Nigeria. Candidate would be expected to obtain a minimum of 200 marks in the examination.