JAMB Urges 2025 UTME Candidates to Verify Personal Details with NIMC Before Registration
Get Ready for 2025 JAMB: Ensure Your Information is Accurate and Correct
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a crucial directive to all prospective candidates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Board is advising candidates to first verify and correct their personal details with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) before starting the registration process. Here’s what you need to know to avoid any delays and ensure a smooth registration.
Why You Must Verify Your Information Now
JAMB will rely solely on the personal details linked to your National Identification Number (NIN) during the registration process. This means:
- Any discrepancies in your name, date of birth, or other personal information must be corrected at NIMC before you start registering for UTME.
- JAMB will not make changes to your personal details except for minor spelling errors, so ensuring accuracy with NIMC is essential.
- If there are mistakes in your NIMC records, they will carry over to your JAMB registration unless corrected in advance.
What JAMB Is Saying About Data Accuracy
In a recent virtual meeting with Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre operators, JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, made it clear:
- JAMB does not collect or alter personal details such as names, birthdates, or addresses directly.
- The only requirement for UTME registration is your National Identification Number (NIN), which links directly to your personal data.
- The NIMC records are final—no personal information will be changed by JAMB, and any errors must be fixed at NIMC first.
Don’t Try to Manipulate Your Data
JAMB has emphasized that it will not tolerate any attempts to alter personal information, including age or names, after registration with NIMC. The minimum age for admission into university is 16 years by September 30, 2025. If you’re under this age, you won’t be eligible for admission, and no changes will be allowed by JAMB.
Attempting to manipulate data after your NIMC registration will only lead to complications, as JAMB pulls directly from the NIMC database.
Important Guidelines for CBT Centres
JAMB has also warned all CBT centres to adhere strictly to its rules:
- Centres must avoid charging extra fees or engaging in fraudulent practices.
- Only approved routers should be used during the registration process.
- Any violations will result in severe penalties, including prosecution and the loss of operational licenses.
Live demonstrations of the registration process were provided during the meeting by experts, including Mrs. B-Usman, Acting Director of Information Technology Services, and Mr. Mudashiru Lawal, a Service Provider.
Steps Candidates Should Take Right Now
To ensure you’re fully prepared for registration, follow these steps:
- Verify Your NIMC Details: Double-check your name, date of birth, and other personal information. If there are any errors, correct them at NIMC now.
- Prepare Early: Ensure that all your details are correct before generating your JAMB profile code.
- Use Official Channels: Only register through official JAMB portals and seek support from verified sources.
Remember, JAMB will work only with the information provided by NIMC, so make sure your records are accurate before you begin the registration process.
Reach Your Dreams with JAMB
Don’t wait until the last minute—check your NIMC details today, get ready for the 2025 UTME, and aim for success. Download the official JAMB CBT software for PCs or the Android app on examkits.com to stay ahead of the competition and be fully prepared!
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