There are short and simple ways on how to register National Identification Number, NIN for JAMB Online with Phone? Here are important tips that will help guide you on registering and linking your NIN with JAMB.
Someone just asked, how do I register my nin by myself? Prospective candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination 2026 must have their National Identification Number, NIN as it is mandatory for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration.
In this article, we will be taking you through the journey of steps on how to register your JAMB NIN 2026, ways of linking your NIN for the 2026 UTME exams, and all you need to know about the NIN.
What is NIN?
The National Identification Number NIN is an 11 digit number issued by the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC to show that you are a citizen of Nigeria.
Can I register my JAMB without my NIN?
Presently, you can not register your JAMB without your NIN since it is a vital part of having a successful UTME registration.
How to Register your JAMB NIN
Since the registration of NIN has become a vital part of the JAMB and UTME registration, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board had devised a way to make obtaining the NIN quite easy and convenient for students. The Step by step guide are as follows:
If you haven’t gotten your NIN yet, you can obtain it at verified JAMB Approved CBT centers also.
All you have to do is come along with your documents containing information that you are a citizen of Nigeria, ask for the NIN registration form, and fill it accordingly with correct details.
After the form is processed, your NIN will be issued to you.
See also: How to link your email to JAMB Profile
Important tips to note when registering your NIN for JAMB.
When registering your NIN, ensure that
- Your biometric is done by you and not by proxy.
- Make sure your bio personal data are correctly given in the right order.
- Your NIN is unique to you, so avoid sharing your NIN number with strangers.
Can I Register JAMB using someone else NIN?
When applying for JAMB, you must send your own NIN, using the phone number that has been linked to it to 55019. You can not use someone else NIN as your JAMB registration will be affected and your JAMB result may not be released.
These are basic information that will guide you when applying your NIN for your JAMB
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