The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised prospective candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) to carefully verify their personal details before creating a JAMB profile. The board emphasized that information used for profile creation is pulled directly from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) records and cannot be altered by JAMB after registration.
JAMB's Advisory Video on Profile Creation
In an advisory video posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, as part of the ongoing "JAMB Explained" series, the board addressed first-time candidates specifically. The video highlighted common mistakes to avoid, particularly regarding name and date of birth errors.
"Before you create your JAMB profile to register for the UTME or Direct Entry, take a moment and carefully check to confirm that your name, date of birth, and any other details linked to the NIN are correct. Why?" the board stated in the video. It added: "That means if there's any error with your name or date of birth, JAMB cannot change it after registration."
Why NIN Details Matter Before Registration
JAMB explained that the candidate's profile information is sourced directly from NIMC records, meaning the board does not enter or modify these details itself. Even a minor discrepancy in a candidate's name or date of birth at the profile stage can create serious complications later in the admissions process.
The board urged all prospective candidates to cross-check their NIN records with NIMC and confirm that every detail is accurate before proceeding to create a JAMB profile. This step is critical because the identity details captured at that point form the foundation of a candidate's records throughout the admissions cycle.
Affidavits Will Not Automatically Fix Errors
JAMB also addressed a common misconception among candidates that obtaining a sworn affidavit is sufficient to correct identity errors. The board made clear that presenting an affidavit does not guarantee that any correction will be made to a candidate's JAMB records.
Candidates who discover discrepancies in their NIN records are advised to resolve them with NIMC before attempting to register. The board stressed that this verification process is essential to avoid complications during the admission process.
In related news, Legit.ng earlier reported that JAMB released the full details of the 10 highest scorers in the 2026 UTME exercise. The details, which included names, scores, states of origin, examination states, institution of choice, and intended courses, were displayed at the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admission to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja on Monday, May 11.
