PeterJAMB has made an urgent warning to all potential applicants to ensure that they create their JAMB profiles as soon as possible before registering in the 2026 UTME and DE.
This is an initiative on how to avoid the last-minute rush, technical hitches, and unnecessary mistakes that have always bedeviled the registration process.
With the coming of a new academic year, there is a shift towards entry into higher education for students all around Nigeria. Most applicants await the opening of the formal registration period, but JAMB expresses that applicants should do it earlier instead of later.
The advisory is not just a procedural reminder, but it points out an ongoing issue, which is the inconsistencies in data and lack of preparation in candidates. Thousands of students have been held or left out every year due to poor matching of information, particularly their National Identification Number (NIN).
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Why Should You Create Your JAMB Profile Before The Registration Date?
Published on Monday, January 5, 2026, the bulletin emphasizes that the correct NIN information should be recorded prior to a profile being generated. Even such a minor error in NIN data may lead to invalid registrations, missed exams, or even disqualification.
It is admirable of the fact that JAMB has not just made a guidance but has also recognized the structural problems experienced by the candidates. The Board is aware that there are very limited chances of correcting the information once it has been presented, and some of the responsibility is left to the students and parents.
The Need For Effective Communication
The new announcement is also an indication of a direction of increased transparency and proactive communication. In the past, candidates used to get informed about the registration processes or deadlines much later; this early notification is meant to ensure that all the applicants have an equal opportunity.
JAMB assured that the cost of registering for UTME and DE will remain the same. It has also not increased its fees in the last nine consecutive years, which has been in accordance with government guidelines on ensuring that education is affordable.
This timing is crucial. The Nigerian households are facing the increase in the school fees, transport, and learning materials. The uniform cost of registration will make higher education affordable to millions of young people.
JAMB also warns that the fees could only rise when there is a necessity to maintain the integrity and quality of examinations. It is affordable, but the security and efficiency of the operation of exams cannot be undermined.
Outside the logistical sphere, the bigger picture is one of efficiency, mistake-free processing, and a candidate-based approach. Promotion of early profile development is one of the efforts of recreating the mindset of students in relation to the preparation and responsibility.
The early call is also a criticism of previous lapses. Every year, there is a mad rush into cyber cafes and registration halls at the very last minute, causing inaccuracy in data and, in some instances, allowing the misuse of such data by unscrupulous agents. The active position of this year is able to become a turning point.
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Will the candidates pay attention to the warning?
This is still the primary question. The culture of procrastination remains stiff; people consider registration a need only when the time runs out. This will not come down with a bulletin only because schools, parents, and community leaders will need to add to the message, particularly in remote communities.
The use of NIN in creating JAMB profiles
The process cannot be without the National Identification Number. Most of them still have trouble registering or revising their information, as NIN now becomes a compulsory requirement when registering for UTME/DE. It is therefore important to verify NIN data prior to the process.
The cautionary note issued by JAMB of a window to make corrections is a red flag. The Board is no longer offering a window on mistakes as it used to be in the previous years due to growing volumes and necessary streamlining of operations. It is also indicative of a larger change to increased efficiency and responsibility.
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Conclusion
Finally, JAMB has one point to make: it’s time to begin. Create your profile. Verify your NIN. Ensure that there is correctness of all personal information. Wait until the portal clears. Never count on corrections in the future. Do not expect somebody to come and correct you.
Preparing early today can be the only difference between you entering the school of your choice or staying at home for an extra year.
The JAMB 2026 registration is fast approaching and closer than you think. If you are really serious about securing your spot in that dream school of yours, then stop procrastinating and go create that JAMB profile.
Peter
