Prospective candidates for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) will be required to link their applications to their National Identification Number (NIN).
This follows an operational partnership between the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) making the NIN a mandatory requirement for JAMB registration.
Why NIN Was Reintroduced for 2021 UTME
Speaking on the development, NIMC's Head of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kayode Adegoke, explained that while the NIN requirement was suspended during the 2020 UTME due to technical hitches, all underlying technical issues have now been resolved.
- The Federal Government recently licensed 203 enrollment agents to begin capturing citizens immediately after the Christmas holidays.
- With these additional centres, NIMC assured the public that it has the capacity to enroll the over two million prospective UTME candidates nationwide.
- Candidates are strongly advised to visit an enrollment centre early to obtain their NIN and avoid last-minute rushes when JAMB registration officially opens.
JAMB Clarifies Partnership with NIMC
Meanwhile, JAMB's Head of Media and Information, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, clarified that JAMB entered into an inter-agency partnership with NIMC on compulsory NIN registration for candidates, rather than a commercial contract.
How to Enroll for Your NIN
If you have not yet enrolled for your National Identification Number, check the NIN Application Guidelines and Requirements for Prospective UTME Candidates to get started right away.
While sorting out your NIN, remember to keep practicing for your exam with the Mentra JAMB CBT app, which is available on both Android and iOS.
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