Documents to Take to JAMB 2026 Registration Centre (Full Guide)

Documents to take to JAMB 2026 registration centre is the first thing every serious UTME or Direct Entry candidate must understand before stepping out.

Registering for JAMB 2026 UTME or Direct Entry is not something you can gamble with. Missing just one required document can stop your registration instantly, waste your money, and force you to start all over again.

Every year, thousands of candidates experience delays, errors, and rejection simply because they came unprepared.

This MMC guide clearly explains the 10 compulsory documents you must take to your JAMB 2026 registration centre, why each document is important, and the costly mistakes you must avoid.

1. Whether you are:
2. A first-time UTME candidate
3. A Direct Entry applicant
4. Or awaiting result
5. This guide is for you.

Why These Documents Are Important for JAMB 2026

• JAMB registration is now:
• 100% biometric
• NIN-based
• Digitally verified
• This means:
• Any mismatch = registration failure
  Any missing document = delay
  Any wrong detail = future admission problem
• That is why JAMB insists that candidates come fully prepared.

Summary Table: Documents to Take to JAMB 2026 Registration Centre

No Document 1 NIN Slip 2 JAMB Profile Code 3 JAMB e-PIN 4 O’Level Result 5 Passport Photographs 6 Active Email Address 7 Phone Number (SIM) 8 Valid Means of ID 9 Birth Certificate / Age Declaration 10 Cash for CBT Charges

• National Identification Number (NIN) Slip
• This is the most important document for JAMB 2026.
• You must come with:
• Your NIN slip, or
• NIMC enrollment printout
• JAMB uses NIN to:
• Generate your profile code
• Verify your name, date of birth, and gender
• Prevent multiple registrations
• No NIN = No JAMB registration.

• JAMB Profile Code
• Your JAMB Profile Code is a 10-digit number generated by sending your NIN to 55019 or 66019.
• Why it is needed:
• Links your NIN to JAMB
• Allows CBT centres to access your data

• Carry it:
• Written on paper and
• Saved on your phone

• JAMB e-PIN (Payment Confirmation)
• The JAMB e-PIN proves you have paid for the registration.
• You may receive it via:
• SMS
• Email
• Bank printout
• Online payment receipt
• Without the e-PIN, the CBT centre cannot proceed.

• O’Level Result(s)
• Accepted results include:
• WAEC
• NECO
• NABTEB
• You can bring:
• Original certificate
• Statement of result
• Result checker printout
• Awaiting result candidates must inform the centre so AR is correctly marked.

• Recent Passport Photographs
• Even though CBT centres capture passports digitally, it is advised to carry:
• At least two recent passport photos
• Used for:
• Manual verification
• Technical issues
• Backup records
• Passport must be:
• Clear
• White/light background
• Same face as previous records

1. Active Email Address
2. JAMB uses email for:
3. CAPS login
4. Admission updates
5. Result notifications
6. Come with:
7. Your personal email
8. Password written down
9. Avoid cyber café or shared emails.

1. Phone Number (SIM Used for Profile Code)
2. Bring the same SIM card used to generate your profile code.
3. Why?
4. Ownership verification
5. OTP confirmation
6. The SIM must be active and accessible.

1. Valid Means of Identification
2. Any one of the following:
3. National ID Card
4. School ID Card
5. Voter’s Card
6. Not always demanded, but useful during:
7. Biometric issues
8. Name correction cases

1. Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
2. Confirms:
3. Correct date of birth
4. Matches NIN and JAMB records
5. Accepted:
6. Birth certificate
7. Court affidavit (age declaration)
8. Any mismatch can affect admission later.

1. Money for CBT Centre Charges
2. Common Mistakes to Avoid During JAMB 2026 Registration
3. Wrong NIN details
4. Using another person’s email
5. Forgetting O’Level result
6. Name mismatch across documents
7. Registering at unaccredited centres

1. Final Checklist Before You Leave Home
2. Confirm you have:
3. NIN slip
4. Profile code
5. e-PIN
6. O’Level result
7. Email & phone number
8. Birth certificate
9. Extra cash

Final Advice for JAMB 2026 Candidates (MMC)

• Register early
• Use only accredited CBT centres
• Cross-check every detail before submission
• Keep all printouts safe till admission
• For trusted JAMB updates, CBT guides, and registration help, bookmark MMC (MarkMichaelConet).

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