To prevent network congestion during the 2022/2023 UTME and Direct Entry registration exercise, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced 66019 as a second official USSD/SMS shortcode alongside the existing 55019 code (which has been in use since 2018).
How to Use 55019 and 66019 for Profile Code Creation
- Candidates sitting for the 2022/2023 UTME or Direct Entry can send their 11-digit National Identification Number (NIN) to either 55019 or 66019 to pull their bio-data from the NIMC database and receive their 10-digit JAMB Profile Code before visiting a CBT centre for biometric capture.
- Having two active shortcodes ensures that even during peak registration hours, candidates will not face SMS delivery delays.
New WhatsApp Support & Complaint Platform
- JAMB, in partnership with developer ASD Technologies, has also introduced an official WhatsApp support and complaint platform to complement its existing online ticketing system.
- The WhatsApp platform provides instant interactive guidance on step-by-step registration procedures and resolves candidate queries faster.
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