How to get Jamb Profile Code

Candidate should send his/her National Identification Number (NIN) by text (SMS) to 55019 or 66019 from his/her phone 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 will be sent to the candidate on the same phone number

 The phone number used for the text message is automatically tied to the candidate’s 2024 application, Examination, and Admission.

Solutions to JAMB Profile Code Issues 

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NIN SMS Sent To 55019 But No Reply Or Not Sent? SOL: Remove your SIM card from the phone, insert it into another phone, and resend. 

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Phone Number Used Already By Another Candidate? SOL: Use another line. You can buy another line that has not been used. But ensure the line you use will not be used for JAMB again.

3.

 Insufficient Balance? SOL: Profile code generation costs N 50 so make you have it on your phone’s airtime before you send.

4.

 Invalid Character Found? SOL: Make sure you’re using the right format. 

To generate your profile code, send NIN followed by your 11-digit NIN to 55019 e.g. NIN 85429832455

NOTE: Ensure there are no commas (,), full stops (.), colon (:) and dash (-), etc.

5

Record Not Found For The NIN? SOL: Check if the NIN you sent was correct, or visit any NIN centre to verify yours well. 

6.

Date Of Birth Invalid? SOL: Go back to NIMC (where you did your NIN) to edit your date of birth. There is a cost for this, around N15,000.

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 Surname/First Name Missing In Your NIN Details? SOL: Wait for a few days and try again or possibly visit NIN centre. 

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Your NIN Passport Obtained Is Not Valid? SOL: Wait for a few days and try again. No Record Found For NIN Contact NIMC? SOL: Visit NIMC Centre to verify your NIN ASAP. 

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Your Profile Code Has Been Used By Another Number. SOL: This is particularly for those who have registered JAMB before now. JAMB won’t send a new profile code, so text RESEND to 55019 using the former number. 

10.

Unable To Charge Your Line At The Moment? SOL: Wait for a while and try again. 

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Do all the above solutions not work? SOL: Send a message with your complaint to the email below. The message should have your Full Name and NIN. 

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Unable to verify your NIN at the moment. [nimc:unknown] SOL: Your NIN isn’t linked with the number which you used to send the message. Just go to your network’s office to link it or dial its code.