Registration for JAMB's 2024 UTME has just commenced and there are 7 things you absolutely must do before you proceed to an accredited centre to register for the exam. The registration will last until 26th February 2024 and this checklist is crucial to avoid unnecessary issues you may encounter at the accredited registration centre.

The content of this publication will guide you on the requirements you must have fulfilled before proceeding to the registration centre so you don't waste time, and resources and not achieve what you set out to do. If you have already accomplished the 7 items listed below, then proceed to; JAMB 2024 UTME/DE registration - step-by-step application guide

1. Get your National Identification Number (NIN): Based on previous reports, NIN may likely be a compulsory requirement for the UTME/DE registration. In case you do not have yours yet and you intend to register for the UTME/DE, we advise you quickly get it ready. We earlier provided a step-by-step procedure on how you can acquire NIN. So if you are yet to get yours, visit this link: NIN Application Guidelines and follow the instructions to get yours.

2. Create your JAMB registration profile code: A ten-character profile code is now required by JAMB before any candidates can be successfully registered for UTME. To generate the profile code, you are required to send your NIN, through a registered phone number to a provided shortcode. You are advised to create your profile code before registration begins to enable you to avoid the rush and prevent anxiety. We have now outlined the simple instructions to easily perform this task. Proceed now to Create your JAMB registration profile code.

BONUS. Download and print the JAMB registration template: Your ability to completely fill out the free JAMB registration template will determine how easy your registration will be when you visit an accredited JAMB registration centre.  This document ensures you make the right decisions concerning your choices and selections before your actual registration. This will help you eliminate most of the registration mistakes candidates often make. If you need assistance in filling out the registration template, feel free to print this document and fill it with the help of your Parents/Guardians, mentors, elder siblings or teachers/lecturers, or anybody that can help you correctly fill the entire form. Download and print the JAMB registration template for free.

3. Know The Course You Want To Study: Deciding on the course you intend to study is one of the things you should do now before registration begins. This is because you need time to think before settling on a career/course. You shouldn't just pick any course. It has to be a course you have passion as well as an academic aptitude for. Please note that for a successful registration, you should have alternative (2nd choice) courses in mind.

4. Know the School You Intend to Apply to: Just like in choosing a course, you need to equally know beforehand the institution you want to apply for. Your criteria in choosing one should be based on whether the school offers the course you intend to study, the admission requirements of the school, the school fees as well as other personal preferences e.g location etc. Please note that for a successful registration, you should have a choice each for other institutions such as polytechnic or college of education. Here are 5 things UTME candidates should consider before choosing an institution.

5. Know the subject combination for your course: Many students make this mistake by choosing the wrong subject combinations for their course.  If you want to avoid any form of mistake, use "The JAMB Brochure", to see the required subject combination for the various courses before registration begins. Remember, that choosing the wrong one can jeopardize your chances of gaining admission. You can read more on how to Know The Right UTME/O'level Subject Combination For Your Course. Be wise!!!

6. Ask for Guidance: If for any reason you are confused and need guidance may be regarding the choice of course or school, UTME/O'level subject combination etc, you can make use of the "Ask A Question" section of our website. We have a community of scholars that will do their best to provide valuable answers to your questions. You are however required to provide relevant details to be able to get the right answers. 

7. Start Studying Now: Finally, start studying now and don't just study hard, learn to study smart. By now you should know that a good number of JAMB past questions are repeated every year. To study smart, you need to practice with the Myschool JAMB CBT Mobile App for android phones or the Myschool JAMB CBT Software for Computer systems. Both contain over 60,000 JAMB past questions and answers. You can equally check out the Myschool CBT Classroom.

Schools, Institutions, Tutorial Centres, Business Centres & Cafes can start setting up their CBT Centres to become JAMB CBT Agents and Training Centres to help train students for the upcoming exams. For details on how to proceed, please click here.

Once the UTME Registration begins, we will publish it here on Myschool, and give you step-by-step details on how to proceed with your registration successfully.

Until then, stay prepared!