You do not have to stand in long queues at commercial banks to purchase your 2021 JAMB UTME or Direct Entry (DE) registration e-PIN. JAMB has enabled direct online payment so that your e-PIN is delivered straight to your phone via SMS.
Step-by-Step Guide to Buy Your 2021 JAMB e-PIN Online
- Generate Your 10-Digit Profile Code: Send an SMS with the word NIN, followed by a single space and your 11-digit NIN number, to 55019 (for example:
NIN 00123456789). Make sure you use your personal SIM card and have at least ₦50 airtime. - Receive Your Profile Code: You will receive an SMS reply containing your 10-digit JAMB Profile Code and your registered NIN name.
- Visit the JAMB e-Facility Portal: Go to jamb.gov.ng/eFacility/Login, click on Purchase of 2021 Application Document, and enter your 10-digit Profile Code.
- Make Online Payment: Select Pay Online and complete the payment (₦3,500 for the e-PIN plus ₦500 for the reading text) using your ATM card (MasterCard, Visa, or Verve) via Remita or Interswitch.
- Receive Your e-PIN via SMS: Once your payment is confirmed, your JAMB e-PIN will be sent directly to your registered phone number.
- Complete Biometric Capture at a CBT Centre: Take your Profile Code and e-PIN to any accredited JAMB CBT centre (along with the ₦700 CBT registration fee) to capture your biometrics and print your registration slip.
Start Your CBT Exam Practice
Once your registration is complete, begin your revision with the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS. It gives you access to over 60,000 past questions, detailed solutions, and timed mock exams.
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