“what you need in 2023 jamb examination”

“what you need in 2023 jamb examination” started from the registration stage to the examination stages, nedunews team will guide  all applicant that come across,we also guide you on what you should know as far as this jamb news is concern

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he sale of the JAMB 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Form has commenced. Please note that registration can only be done by JAMB-accredited CBT centers and JAMB State-Offices.

In this guide, we’ll carefully explain all you need to know about JAMB starting from the point of registration till you rite the UTME exam.

About JAMB

JAMB is an abbreviation that stands for Joint Admission and Matriculation Board. It is an examination body responsible for regulating admissions into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria and across some other African countries.

The legal instrument establishing the Board was promulgated by the Act (No. 2 of 1978) of the Federal Military Government on February 13th, 1978. In August 1988, the Federal Executive Council amended Decree No. 2 of 1978. The amendments have since been codified into Decree No. 33 of 1989, which took effect on December 7th, 1989.

As a body, JAMB is charged with the responsibility of administering similar examinations for applicants to Nigerian public and private monotechnics, polytechnics, colleges of education, and universities. To be eligible for the JAMB examination, candidates must have obtained the West Africa School Certificate, now West African Examinations Council, WAEC, or its equivalent, the National Examination Council (Nigeria), NECO.

When Is JAMB 2023 Registration Starting?

According to JAMB, all aspirants, including those registering in foreign countries, must register for the exam between Saturday, January 14, 2023, and Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

To register for JAMB 20233, you must create a profile code by sending your NIN number to ‘55019‘ or ‘66019’ as a text message. Alternatively, you can Dial 550191NIN# or 660191NIN# to get your ten (10) digits JAMB profile code.

The JAMB mock examination will hold on March 16th, 2023. To prepare well for the 2023 JAMB exam, you can take the JAMB MOCK TEST on our platform countless to familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and possible exam questions.

How Much Is JAMB 2023 Registration Fee?

JAMB registration fee is four thousand and seven hundred naira (₦4,700).

See the breakdown of fees:

• Cost of Registration. PIN: #4,700
• JAMB MOCK TEST: #1,000
• Compulsory Reading Text (“The Life Changer” by Khadija Abubakar Jali): #500
• Service Charge for Registration: #700
• USSD Code Amount: Fifty Naira (₦50)

Click To Download JAMB’s reading text, ‘The Life Changer” for free

How To Register For The 2023 JAMB Examination

To register for JAMB-UTME, candidates would need to go to a JAMB-accredited CBT-Center to register for the exam and collect their printout slip.

Here’s a step-by-step process for JAMB registration:

Step 1: Create a profile

This is done by sending NIN, then you add space followed by the 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 as an SMS. Before creating a JAMB profile, ensure you validate your email address. This shows that your email is authentic and accessible.

Example: NIN 1234476767 to 55019 or 66019

After this is done, the candidate receives a 10-digit code on the same number the message was sent through. This 10-digit number is what will be used to purchase the JAMB E-pins.

Step 2: Purchase ePins

During JAMB registration, every candidate is expected to purchase the ePin in order to commence application. Payment for JAMB’s ePin-registration and the recommended reading text is to be done at the banks, CBT centers, and JAMB State Offices.

You can pay for JAMB ePin through your bank, ATM, POS, mobile transfer, or online payment on the JAMB portal.

Step 3: Complete your registration

After purchasing the ePin, the next step is to move to an accredited JAMB CBT center for online registration. Here, the candidate is expected to present the ePIN at any accredited CBT Centre for validation and completion of JAMB registration. The name of the candidate as typed by the candidate on his/her phone when registering the profile comes up automatically on the input of the e-PIN by the CBT center.

What Are The Requirements For JAMB UTME 2023 Registration?

Every candidate applying for UTME 2023 must provide the following:

• Personal e-mail address
• Mobile Phone Number
• Create your JAMB Profile
• JAMB ePIN registration payment
• National Identification Number (NIN)
• O’level/A’level Result
• Fill in your Biodata

Can I Apply For JAMB With Awaiting SSCE, NECO, or NABTEB Results?

JAMB accepts candidates with awaiting results of SSCE, NECO, and NABTEB. However, Jambites are requested to update their results on the portal as soon as it is made available.

When Is JAMB 2023 Direct Entry Registration Starting

JAMB Direct Entry registration would begin from Monday, February 20, to Thursday, April 20, 2023.

Importance Of Mock Exams

1. Giving candidates clues to what JAMB UTME is like.
2. Exposing candidates to the way JAMB set questions.
3. Testing candidate’s ability for UTME.
4. Allowing candidates to know if he or she is weak or strong in their subjects or otherwise.
5. Familiarizing students with the use of computers to write tests.
6. Making candidates understand the CBT exams environment.

The MOCK examination will begin on Saturday, March 16th, 2023.

Click to take the Mock Test now.

What Is JAMB UTME Minimum Accepted Score?

The minimum UTME score required by a tertiary institution varies based on the type of institution. Below is a list of the minimum required scores:

• University – 160
• Polytechnic/ Monotechnic – 120
• College of Education – 100