JAMB Retrieval of Registration Number 2025/2026
JAMB Retrieval of Registration Number 2025/2026: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is the body responsible for conducting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the Direct Entry (DE) for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Millions of candidates register for the UTME or DE every year using their personal phone numbers and email addresses.
However, some candidates may lose or forget their JAMB registration number, which is required to check their results, print their admission letters, and access other JAMB services. This article will explain how to retrieve your JAMB registration number for the 2025/2026 session using different methods.
JAMB Retrieval of Registration Number 2025/2026
Feeling stressed because you can’t find your JAMB registration number? Relax, it happens to the best of us! Luckily, retrieving it is easier than you think. This blog post will guide you through the different methods available to reclaim your lost or forgotten JAMB registration number for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Before You Begin: A Few Reminders
- Double-check everywhere first: Look for your registration number on any documents related to your registration, emails from JAMB, or even notes you might have taken down. It’s often easier to find than you think!
- Have important information ready: Regardless of your chosen method, be prepared to provide details like your name, date of birth, state of origin, or phone number used during registration.
Method 1: Recheck your JAMB result via SMS
One of the easiest ways to retrieve your JAMB registration number is to recheck your JAMB result via SMS. This method works only if you have not deleted the original SMS JAMB sent you after writing the exam. To recheck your JAMB result via SMS, follow these steps:
- Open the text message app on your phone
- Enter 55019 or 66019 as the text receiver
- Type “RESULT” as the message and send
- You will receive a reply from JAMB containing your name, registration number, and score
- Note down your registration number and keep it safe
Method 2: Check the email you used for JAMB registration
Another way to retrieve your JAMB registration number is to check the email you used for JAMB registration. This method works only if you can access the email account and have not deleted the email JAMB sent you after completing your registration. To check the email you used for JAMB registration, follow these steps:
- Open the email app or website on your phone or computer
- Log in to your email account with your username and password
- Search for the email from JAMB with the subject “UTME/DE Registration.”
- Open the email and scroll down to the bottom
- You will see your registration number and other details
- Note down your registration number and keep it safe
Method 3: Reprint the JAMB slip using the JAMB phone number
A third way to retrieve your JAMB registration number is to reprint your JAMB slip using your JAMB phone number. This method works only if you have the phone number you used for JAMB registration and have not changed it. To reprint your JAMB slip using your JAMB phone number, follow these steps:
- Visit the JAMB e-facility portal at jamb.gov.ng
- Click on “UTME/DE Registration” and select “Re-Print Examination Slip.”
- Enter your JAMB phone number in the space provided and click on “Print Examination Slip.”
- You will see a preview of your JAMB slip containing your registration number and other details
- Print or save the slip and note down your registration number
Method 4: Reprint your JAMB slip using your email
A fourth way to retrieve your JAMB registration number is to reprint your JAMB slip using your email. This method works only if you can access the email account you used for JAMB registration without changing it. To reprint your JAMB slip using your email, follow these steps:
- Visit the JAMB e-facility portal at jamb.gov.ng
- Click on “UTME/DE Registration” and select “Re-Print Examination Slip.”
- Enter your email address in the provided space and click “Print Examination Slip.”
- You will receive a confirmation email from JAMB with a link to your JAMB slip
- Click on the link, and you will see a preview of your JAMB slip containing your registration number and other details
- Print or save the slip and note down your registration number
Method 5: Check your change of course/institution slip
A fifth way to retrieve your JAMB registration number is to check your change of course/institution slip. This method works only if you apply for a change of course or institution after writing the exam. To check your change of course/institution slip, follow these steps:
- Visit the JAMB e-facility portal at jamb.gov.ng
- Click on “UTME/DE Registration” and select “Change of Course/Institution.”
- Enter your JAMB phone number or email address in the provided space and click “Proceed.”
- You will see a preview of your change of course/institution slip containing your registration number and other details
- Print or save the slip and note down your registration number
Method 6: Log in to your JAMB profile and check under CAPS
A sixth way to retrieve your JAMB registration number is to login to your JAMB profile and check under CAPS. This method works only if you have created a JAMB profile and you have access to it. To log in to your JAMB profile and check under CAPS, follow these steps:
- Visit the JAMB e-facility portal at jamb.gov.ng
- Click on “Create e-Facility Account/Login” and enter your email address and password
- Click on “Login”, and you will be taken to your JAMB dashboard
- Click on “Check Admission Status” and select “Access my CAPS.”
- Your registration number and other details are under “My Profile.”
- Note down your registration number and keep it safe
Method 7: Contact JAMB to get your registration number
A seventh way to retrieve your JAMB registration number is to contact JAMB to get your registration number. This method works only if you have exhausted all the other methods and cannot find your registration number. To contact JAMB to get your registration number, follow these steps:
- Visit the JAMB website at jamb.gov.ng and click on “Contact Us”
- You will see the JAMB headquarters address, phone numbers, and email addresses
- You can either visit the JAMB office in person, call them on the phone, or send them an email
- You will need to provide your name, date of birth, exam year, and other relevant information
- JAMB will verify your identity and provide you with your registration number
Method 8: Use JAMB Post-Registration e-Facility
An eighth way to retrieve your JAMB registration number is to use the JAMB Post-Registration e-Facility. This method works only if you have registered for the JAMB Post-Registration e-Facility, which is a service that allows you to access various JAMB services after writing the exam. To use the JAMB Post-Registration e-Facility, follow these steps:
- Visit the JAMB Post-Registration e-Facility portal at jamb.org.ng/efacility
- Enter your email address and password, and click “Log in.”
- You will see various options such as “Print Result Slip,” “Print Admission Letter,” “Check Admission Status,” etc.
- Click on any of the options, and you will see your registration number and other details
- Note down your registration number and keep it safe.
Method 9: Use a friend’s JAMB profile to check your registration number
A ninth way to retrieve your JAMB registration number is to use a friend’s JAMB profile to check your registration number. This method works only if you have a friend who has also registered for the JAMB exam and has access to their JAMB profile. To use a friend’s JAMB profile to check your registration number, follow these steps:
- Ask your friend to log in to their JAMB profile at jamb.gov.ng using their email address and password
- Click on “Check Admission Status” and select “Access my CAPS.”
- Click on “Admission Status” and select “Marketplace.”
- You will see a list of institutions that have offered admission to your friend
- Click on any of the institutions to see a list of candidates who have been offered admission by that institution.
- Look for your name among the candidates, and you will see your registration number and other details.
- Note down your registration number and keep it safe.
This method may work if you and your friend applied for the same course and institution and the institution has already released its admission list. However, this method is unreliable, depending on many factors and assumptions. It is also not ethical, as it may violate the privacy and security of your friend and the institution. Therefore, we do not recommend this method and advise you to use any of the other methods described above.
Method 10: Visit any JAMB-accredited CBT centre near you to apply for retrieval of the registration number
A tenth way to retrieve your JAMB registration number is to visit any JAMB-accredited CBT centre near you to apply for a retrieval registration number. This method works only if you have a valid ID card and can locate a nearby JAMB-accredited CBT centre. To visit any JAMB-accredited CBT centre near you to apply for retrieval of your registration number, follow these steps:
- Visit the JAMB website at jamb.gov.ng and click on “Services”
- Click on “Accredited CBT Centres” and select your state and local government area
- You will see a list of JAMB-accredited CBT centres in your area with their addresses and phone numbers
- Choose the one that is closest to you and call them to confirm their availability and charges
- Go to the CBT centre with your ID card and tell them that you want to retrieve your JAMB registration number
- They will ask you for your name, date of birth, exam year, and other relevant information
- They will use their system to access your JAMB profile and provide you with your registration number
- Note down your registration number and keep it safe
This method may work if you find a JAMB-accredited CBT centre near you that is open and willing to help you. However, this method is not reliable, as it depends on the availability and cooperation of the CBT centre. It may also cost you some money, as the CBT centre may charge you a fee for their service.
Pro Tip: Keep Your Information Safe!
- Once you retrieve your registration number, write it down in a secure location and create a digital backup, such as a note on your phone or computer.
Remember:
JAMB officials are always willing to help. If you encounter difficulties, please contact JAMB support through their website or social media channels.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are many ways to retrieve your JAMB registration number for the 2025/2026 session. Depending on your situation and preference, you can use any of the methods described above. However, keeping your registration number safe and handy is always advisable, as you need it for various JAMB services and processes. We hope this article has been helpful and informative. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below. Thank you for reading, and good luck with your admission.
