JAMB 2026 Registration Hit by Technical Glitch as Student Receives Unexpected SMS
As the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration for the 2026 academic session commenced on January 26th, a technical issue has emerged affecting some candidates. A young Nigerian student has taken to social media to share his frustrating experience while attempting to register for the crucial examination.
Profile Code Generation Failure
The student, identified as @Jentro Sylvanus on Facebook, documented his struggle to generate the mandatory profile code required for JAMB registration. According to official JAMB procedures, candidates must send their National Identification Number (NIN) to either 55019 or 66019 to receive their unique profile code via SMS.
However, instead of receiving the expected profile code, Sylvanus received an entirely different and unexpected message that left him confused about how to proceed with his registration. The registration window, which opened on January 26th, is scheduled to run for approximately one month with a deadline of February 28th, 2026.
Social Media Appeal for Assistance
Frustrated by the technical glitch, Sylvanus took to his Facebook page to seek help from the online community. He posted a screenshot showing both the message he sent and the unexpected response he received, accompanied by the caption: "This situation, what will I do?"
The post quickly gained attention, with other users reporting similar experiences. One commenter, Ayomide, responded: "Jeremiah Ayomide Akinbamini, I have the same issue. What can be done?" This suggests that the technical problem may be affecting multiple candidates attempting to register for the important examination.
Registration Cost and Procedures
According to reports from Punch News, JAMB has announced specific pricing for the 2026 registration forms, though the exact amount wasn't specified in the original report. The profile code generation process is a critical first step in the registration procedure, as it creates a unique identifier for each candidate that must be used throughout the application process.
Without this profile code, candidates cannot proceed with their JAMB registration, potentially jeopardizing their chances of securing admission to tertiary institutions for the 2026 academic year. The technical issue comes at a particularly sensitive time, with hundreds of thousands of prospective students expected to register within the one-month window.
Broader Context of JAMB Challenges
This incident reflects ongoing challenges some candidates face with the JAMB registration system. In related developments, other Nigerian students have shared their JAMB experiences online, including discussions about the role of preparation versus luck in passing the examination.
One notable case involved Musa Abdubaki Opepe, who attempted JAMB four times before finally gaining admission to study medicine at the University of Maiduguri with a score of 296. His story of persistence has inspired many candidates facing registration or examination challenges.
The technical glitch affecting profile code generation highlights the importance of robust systems during critical registration periods. As more candidates attempt to register before the February 28th deadline, JAMB authorities may need to address these technical issues promptly to ensure smooth registration for all prospective students.
