This is to inform the general public that the 2020 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) form is out. The form is available to candidates that wish to sit for the 2020 UTME in Nigeria and Foreign countries. For you to have a hitch-free registration, we have compiled the list of registration centres where you can register, the JAMB form amount, entry requirements, recommended textbooks, syllabus and many others. See more details below.
The sale of the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Form has commenced. Please note that registration can only be performed only by JAMB accredited centres and JAMB State-Offices. For your safety, don’t patronise any Cyber café or computer centres other than the ones published by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
Before you proceed, Download JAMB CBT Practice Software from Here to get a high score in the forthcoming examination.
- Nigerian Content Science and Technology Innovation Challenge 2021 for Students
- Unilever Idea Trophy Competition 2021 for Nigerian Students
- Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme 2021 for Entrepreneurs | $5,000 in Seed Capital + More
- Türkiye Scholarships 2021 for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Studies | Fully Funded to Study in Turkey
- Alex Otti Foundation (AOF) Tertiary Education Scholarship 2020/2021
Don’t forget to BOOKMARK THIS PAGE and always check back often. We will continue to supply you with adequate information to help you have a stress free registration.
Direct entry candidates should check (2020 JAMB Direct Entry Form Application Details) to obtain JAMB DE form and register.
Page Contents:
- JAMB Form Registration Period and Cost:
- 2020 UTME Order of Choice of Institution.
- 2020 JAMB UTME General Entry Requirements
- Date and Venue of the 2020 JAMB UTME
- How to Obtain 2020 JAMB Form & General Instructions
- PROFILE REGISTRATION
- SELF HELP IN CASE OF MISTAKE/LOSS OF PROFILE CODE
- JAMB ePIN SELLING POINTS The ePIN outlets are:
- DUTIES OF PARTICIPATING BANKS/OUTLETS
- SIX DIFFERENT MODES/METHODS OF PAYMENT/ PROCUREMENT OF ePIN FOR REGISTRATION (CHOOSE SUITABLE ONE)
- HOW TO RECOVER LOST ePIN AFTER PAYMENT
- REGISTRATION PROCESS AT CBT CENTRES:
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- How to Apply for 2020 JAMB Form in Foreign Countries
JAMB Form Registration Period and Cost:
Period:
According to JAMB, all candidates, including those registering in foreign countries are to register for the exam between 13th January 2020 and 17th February 2020. Note that the sale of JAMB e-Pin Closes on 14th February 2020.
Cost:
Check the table below for the cost of JAMB form:
Items | Amount (₦) |
Registration Fee | 3,500 |
Compulsory Reading Text | 500 |
Service Charge for Registration | 700 |
Total | 4,700 |
Below are some important links you should also check:
- JAMB Brochure
- JAMB Syllabus
- JAMB Profile Code Generation & Purchase of e-Pin for New & Previously Used Numbers
- JAMB Accredited Registration Centre Nearest to You
- JAMB Subjects Combination for Science, Arts, Commercial & Social Sciences Students
- 2020 JAMB Mock Examination Date & Registration Details
- 2020 JAMB UTME Registration Closing Date
- Textbooks Recommended for 2020 JAMB UTME: All Subjects
- Price, Selling Points of 2020 JAMB UTME E-Pin (Scratch Card)
- Approved Fee to Pay for 2020 UTME Registration.
- Compulsory Novels to Read for 2020 JAMB UTME General Paper
2020 UTME Order of Choice of Institution.
On the 2020 registration platform, Candidates are to note that their 1st choice can be a College of Education, University, Innovative Enterprise Institutes, Polytechnics/Monotechnics, NDA (Nigerian Defence Academy) or Nigeria Police Academy.
2020 JAMB UTME General Entry Requirements
The general entry requirements for admission into the First Degree, National Diploma (ND), National Innovation Diploma (NID) and Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in Universities, other degree-awarding Institutions, Monotechnics, Polytechnics, Innovation Enterprise Institutions and Colleges of Education are five (5) O’Level Credit passes including Mathematics and English Language. Details are available in the eBrochure which would be given to each Candidate at the accredited CBT centres and JAMB State-Offices.
Date and Venue of the 2020 JAMB UTME
The 2020 CBT EXAMINATION will commence on 14th March and end on 4th April 2020.
The venue of the examination will be at any centre in the candidate’s chosen examination town(s)
JAMB DOES NOT POST ANY CANDIDATE TO ANY EXAMINATION TOWN (OR GROUP OF TOWNS) OTHER THAN THE ONE CHOSEN BY THE CANDIDATE AT THE POINT OF REGISTRATION. CANDIDATES ARE, HOWEVER, ADVISED TO REGISTER ON TIME BEFORE THE AVAILABLE SPACES IN THEIR TOWN OF CHOICE OR GROUP OF TOWNS ARE EXHAUSTED AND THEREFORE NO LONGER AVAILABLE
How to Obtain 2020 JAMB Form & General Instructions
Candidates are advised to read the information below carefully to be able to obtain their JAMB UTME form:
- Registration Fee is Three Thousand Five Hundred (N3, 500) Naira Additional Five Hundred (N500) Naira only, is paid to obtain the reading text “Sweet Sixteen” by Bolaji Abdullahi for UTME Candidates and “The Last Days at Forcados High School” by A. H. Mohammed for DE Candidates and $20 for Candidates from the eight foreign centres.
- A CD containing JAMB eSyllabus, eBrochure and other vital materials is also given free.
- 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. No centre is allowed to request or accept a candidate’s password.
PROFILE REGISTRATION
- One Cell (mobile) number (SIM) can be used by one candidate only. The Cell phone number used for the text message is automatically tied to the Candidate’s name and will be used in all communications related to his/her 2020 Application, Examination/Admission. NOTE THE SIM-NUMBER USED. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE FOR SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATION
- Candidate sends his/her name [Surname First-Name Middle- Name (if any)] by text (SMS) to 55019. This should be maximum of 38 characters + 2 spaces between names = 40 characters in all to 55019, e.g. Tinubu Adamu Odumegwu. Surname and first name are mandatory
- A Profile Code of 10 characters is received by the candidate on the same telephone (SIM) number
- The 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 a text message to the candidate
- The candidate presents the ePIN at any JAMB accredited CBT Centre for registration
SELF HELP IN CASE OF MISTAKE/LOSS OF PROFILE CODE
- To correct a mistake in candidate’s name, send the [CORRECT Surname First-Name Middle-Name] to 55019 as a text message from the same mobile number
- To retrieve a lost Profile Code, send [RESEND] to 55019 as a 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 dropdown and then summarize the nature of the complaint. He/she may also attach supporting documents (if available) then send.
JAMB ePIN SELLING POINTS The ePIN outlets are:
- NIPOST and eleven Participating Banks (ACCESS, FCMB, FIDELITY, FIRSTBANK, JAIZ, Polaris, Stanbic IBTC, STERLING, UNION and UNITY)
- Mobile Money Operators: Paga, e-Transact, Pocket Moni, TEASYPay, Packway Projects (Readycash) and Xpress payment solutions
- Participating Micro Finance Banks: Trust MFB, Zazzau MFB, Obeledun MFB and Regent MFB
- Online Payment Platforms: System Specs (Remita), InterSwitch (Quickteller) Upper-link, e-Transact and United Payment Services (UPS)
- Cooperative Society: JAMB Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society
- Others: Unique ICT, Digital Partners Network
- POS (Citi-Serve)
- ATMs of banks listed in (1) above (InterSwitch)
- USSD (ERCAS) for mobile banking
- Nigerian Embassies in Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Beau, Cotonou, Jeddah, Johannesburg, and London
DUTIES OF PARTICIPATING BANKS/OUTLETS
- Collect the Profile Code from the 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
SIX DIFFERENT MODES/METHODS OF PAYMENT/ PROCUREMENT OF ePIN FOR REGISTRATION (CHOOSE SUITABLE ONE)
- PAYMENT THROUGH BANKS INCLUDING MICRO FINANCE BANKS
- Present 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 it
- Present 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 Outlets
- Present 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 PORTAL
- Visit the JAMB website: jamb.gov.ng
- Click Purchase of 2020 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
- PAYMENTS USING USSD (ERCAS)
- Dial *565*6*55019#
- Enter Profile Code
- Select the bank and follow the prompts to complete payment
- ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
HOW TO RECOVER LOST ePIN AFTER PAYMENT
- If ePIN is not Received or Lost, send [UTMEPIN] or [DEPIN] to 55019 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.
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:
- Pay NOT more than N700 as Service Charge to the CBT Centre
- 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) for
- Mock 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
- Collect, at no other cost, the reading text and CD
- 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- All candidates must mandatorily register their profiles through text messages as illustrated above before proceeding to buy the ePIN
- The registration fee is non-refundable
- As it is the practice, centres are allowed to charge not more than Seven Hundred Naira (₦700) only as registration Any centre that charges more than Seven Hundred Naira (₦700) should be reported to JAMB for appropriate sanctions
- All CBT centres have been mandated to select any of the participating banks, MMOs, MFBs, etc. These financial institutions are to be present at the CBT centres for the purpose of collecting all No CBT centre staff is allowed to conduct direct cash transaction with the candidates
- Candidates are advised to read and understand the guidelines on admission and instructions on how to complete the online registration before commencing the process of registration
- Multiple registrations are not Candidates who register more than once will be identified and disqualified
- Candidates should note that they must be present and take live photographs that will be embossed on their result slips and admission letters. No scanned/stapled passport photograph is allowed
- Candidates are to note that irrespective of their choice of course of study, they will also be tested on a general text: “Sweet Sixteen” by Bolaji Abdullahi for UTME and “The Last Days at Forcados High School” by H. Mohammed for Direct Entry Candidates
- Candidates/Officials would not be allowed to enter into the examination centre with a wristwatch, Phone, electronic device, or any pen/biro. Only the common pencil is allowed.
Candidates are warned that JAMB does not require or authorise ANY cyber cafe services or establishment other than the accredited CBT centres for this exercise.
How to Apply for 2020 JAMB Form in Foreign Countries
- The JAMB Registration fee for candidates from the eight foreign countries is $20 or its equivalent in each of the eight countries.
- Candidates from the eight 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 eight designated centres as indicated on the website.
Candidates that have obtained their JAMB form can share their experiences with others via the comments section below.
If you think this post can be helpful to somebody else, please share it on Twitter, Facebook, Whatsapp or Email it to friends. There are buttons below for this (easy to use too)!
plz i would love to know the subject combination for history…i combined eng,lit,govt,crs is diz comb.ok?
@Grace David, the subject combinations you made are right.
can i write igbo in jamb.i want to study mass communication.
@Vivian, check JAMB Brochure for the correct subject combination for your institution of choice.
I only wanted to know if it could be possible to change your course type and also the university you registered after the jamb registration. If it is possible, how can it be done.
@Okiti Lucky, you can only make corrections to institutions and courses after the exam.
Thanks for your assistance, I have questions on PPT and CBT
1. From previous experience, is PPT exams written first before CBT?
2. Is it the same question, for PPT and CBT at different or the same time or number of hours for written the exams?
3. From your own experience/advice candidates, what factor should influence the choice of PPT or CBT?
4. when is CBT exams date?
@Lekan, PPT are not conducted the same time with CBT.
PPT and CBT questions are different.
If you knows how to operate a computer, CBT choice is advisable.
The exam date has not been announced yet.
pls sir can i change my subject,d person who register for me made a mistake,he put economics instead of chemistry for mech engrn student.dey ask me to reprint my photocard on jan 17 for me to knw my examination centre.pls sir can i use d opportunite to change d subject
@adebanjo, if it has been submitted, it cannot be changed.
I mistakely choose the wrong subjects combination for the course I applied for and have submitted already. Can I still correct it
@INNOCENT GOODNESS, no, submitted application cannot be corrected.
can I change the utme And ssce subjects?
@michael awesome, you can change it provided you haven’t submitted the application.
Which subjects do i av to choose when sitting for JAMB for the course of business adm or accountancy
@Dammy, Use of English, Maths, Economics Accounts/Government/commerce. Check JAMB Brochure for more clarification.
I bought Jamb form and after Filling(paper&pencil) it, i was told that i cannot use the Same form 2apply for “NDA”.please Can i buy another Form an Fill for the NDA in Same year?
@samuel george, NDA 2013/2014 academic session admission exercise process is available on http://www.myschoolgist.com.ng/ng/nda-66th-regular-course-admission/.
Pls can I register for ppt and also register for cbt in d same year I.e can i obtain two jamb form…….
@ologun Ademola, it’s wrong to obtain two JAMB forms.
Pls sir, i heard that jamb are going to set general question irrespective of candidates’ field of study from two books called “THE SUCCESSOR” and “THE POTTER’S WHEEL”, is it true? My regards.
@Godwin, it’s true. Go to http://www.myschoolgist.com.ng/ng/compulsory-novels-read-2014-jamb-utme-general-paper/ for confirmation.
Pls i wanna know if it is possible to edit one’s jamb form after registration but not yet printed
@Johnson pius, it is possible provided you haven’t submitted the form.
can one take both PPT and CBT in the same year
@AREGBOR GOODLUCK, No, you have to select one.
Please Sir help me, i couldn’t find the name of the Cafe’ in the list, Sir please am worry i don’t kw wat to do help me plzzz i want to enter skul plzzzz.
@perpetual isaac, No big deal. Go to JAMB website to confirm if you have truly been registered.
Cos I’ve register and my course the school don’t offer it so I have to swap to another school. I was in hurry cos of timing out. So I choosed I sch dat those nt accept combination of result and am combining my result. What should I do?
@Abiodun Olawale, you can change you institution after registration.
No writing materials and calculator given to aspirants by the time of purchasing the 2014/15 scratch card. So i want to ask, are we(aspirants) the one to buy those things and bring them to the exam venue or are they going to make it available for collection before the exam day? My regards.
@Godmin, JAMB promises to avail registered candidates with writing material. But it is advisable to come with your writing materials.
please i have register for Jamb 2014 and i don’t kw whether the Cafe’ dat i register is included wit the ones you provided so please how can i kw? and can i register another one?
@perpetual isaac, the list of authorized registration centres are available on http://www.myschoolgist.com.ng/ng/jamb-authorize-registration-centre/. You can verify the cafe from their.
pls, i paid N10,000 for jamb code last year to register as authorise cafe but my code was sent late, so i didn’t use it at all. Can i use it this year? Pls reply ASAP!
@afterlife, you can use the code for this year registration.
Why is it that am finding it difficult to change my UTME subject when i have not submitted the form?
@Orkuma Mathew, there may be problem with JAMB server. Try again later.
Is there anything one can do to fall to a centre of his/her choice
@tony, JAMB will give you a centre around the town you wish to write the exam.
pls watz d cut off mark for mass comm in kogi state university
Pls hw cAn I change my utme subjects?
@Lolade, you can change it before final submission of the form.
No more second choice institution is it certain
Is age different now in Jamb if u are more than 25years u can no more sit for jamb again?
@Emmanuel, JAMB is not limited to 25 years old candidates. Anybody can participate as along as he/she is older than 16.
How many password is require 4 d registration nd d color of background recommended
@Mary John, you don’t have to bother yourself about that. Any approved registration centre will take care of that.
pls i want 2 know if afta submition i can make changes cos i filled wrong school…because i waz asked 2 re-print feb12
@patrick, you can still make changes only if the registration centre attendants has not submitted the application.
Y is it dat dere is only four institution to choose dere is no longer second choice
@Desmond, that’s how JAMB want it to be done this year.
Pls why is it that there is no first most preferre, more preferred, preferred, second most preferre,more preferred and preferred anymore. Just four choices…. And beside, the system just mark three subjects at once for me… It was only one subject i willingly gave during the registration.
@Kola, JAMB decided to stop that for so many reasons you can read at http://www.myschoolgist.com.ng/ng/jamb-schedules-utme-for-april-12-may-17/.
Hi,
Am actually thinking if i should take a per time form this year or shud just wait for jamb.
@Sarah Chukwuka, you are the only one that can make the choice. If you have aged more than 25, you can go for part-time. But if you are below 25, you can still wait for next year’s JAMB.
Can you please give me more info on how to use the scratch card for registration for those who registered last year and wanted to re-register this year.
Dammy, registration must be done at JAMB approved registration centres.