• The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that candidates with suspended NIN can use the previous year profile code for UTME registration provided it is revalidated using the same phone number
• This information was confirmed in response to a question on X by Hanafi Isa Garba, who experienced problems with his NIN
• JAMB’s clarification ensures that affected candidates can continue with the registration process smoothly

The Joint Admissions and Enrollment Board (JAMB) has provided clarity to candidates facing problems with their National Identification Number (NIN) while registering for the upcoming Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Legit.ng I learned that the clarification came in response to a question on X (formerly Twitter) from Hanafi Isa Garba (@ImamHanafi001).

Garba, whose NO was suspended, he asked jamb if he could use his profile code from the previous year to register for the exam.

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JAMB Profile Code Revalidation

He tweeted:

“@JAMBHQ my NIN has been suspended. Can I use my profile code from last year to register jamb please.”

In response, JAMB (@JAMBHQ) confirmed that candidates in such situations could indeed use the previous year’s profile code provided they revalidated it for the current year using the same phone number.

The official response said:

“ImamHanafi001, provided you revalidate your profile code for the current year using your previously used phone number.”

JAMB UTME Registration Process

Legit.ng understands that the clarification provides relief to many candidates who may face similar challenges, ensuring that they can continue UTME registration without obstacles.

Candidates are advised to follow the described revalidation process to avoid any issues during registration.

Reactivating the profile code

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported earlier that JAMB asked certain candidates sitting for UTME 2024 to send “RESEND” to 55019 or 66019.

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This is meant to reactivate their profile code. The Tertiary Institutions Examination Board said this on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, while responding to a tweet.

Creating or reactivating your profile code is simple as long as UTME candidates follow the JAMB directive. If everything is done correctly, after a few minutes or immediately, a candidate will receive an SMS containing his data and unique profile code.

Source: Legit.ng