UTME APPLICANTS CAN NOW GENERATE THEIR OWN PROFILE CODES – JAMB

Candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination can now construct their own profile codes and save them for use when registration opens, according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
This was stated by the board in its Weekly Bulletin, which was published on Monday in Abuja.

The move, according to JAMB, is a component of steps to ensure a smooth registration process for the 2023 UTME by removing bottlenecks.

The board added that the action was a part of preparing for the exercise, which is scheduled to begin in a few weeks.

In order to register for the UTME and Direct Entry (DE), candidates were recommended to obtain their National Identification Numbers (NINs).

Candidates must utilize a distinct mobile phone number for the process, and only one candidate may use that number.

“Candidates are required to text (SMS) their NIN number (11 digits number) to either 55019 or 66019 from their personal GSM phone in order to get their profile codes.

“The candidate will receive a profile code of 10 characters on the same telephone number,” it stated.

Additionally, JAMB encouraged applicants to be aware that the identities of the candidates are automatically associated with the phone numbers used to text any of the two fast codes.

The board would also utilize this in all communications pertaining to application, exam, and admission, it was further said.

Additionally, the board strongly advised aspiring applicants to follow its severe prohibition against the usage and application of henna, popularly known as “Lalle.”

This, according to JAMB, is done to prevent problems with biometric verification since it has been proven that applying henna to the fingers interferes with the process.

Additionally, it added, “Candidates utilize chemicals that harm the whorls on their fingers in an effort to clean their exquisite henna designs, making biometric verification and authentication challenging, if not impossible.”

In addition, JAMB reaffirmed the validity of its “no biometrics, no examination” policy and urged applicants to refrain from any actions that would harm their eligibility to sit for the UTME.