The JAMB e-PIN vending for the 2026 JAMB UTME registration will begin January 19th, 2026 and ends February 26th, 2026. JAMB had earlier announced methods candidates can use to obtain their e-PINS. For those who may not know what the e-PIN is for, the e-PIN simply means electronic PIN.  Candidates are to use the e-PIN to register for the JAMB exam at any accredited JAMB CBT centre. Please note that the JAMB registration will begin January 26th.

Meanwhile, have you downloaded and activated the First Class JAMB CBT Mobile App? Thousands of candidates are already practicing with the First Class Learners  JAMB CBT  App. The app and software are specially designed to help you adequately prepare for the 2026 JAMB exam. So help yourself by downloading and activating now! To download, use the links below:

• For Android Phones and Android Tablets, DOWNLOAD HERE
• For Computer Systems: Windows 10 or Higher; DOWNLOAD HERE, Windows 8, 7 and lower; DOWNLOAD HERE
• For iPhones and iPads, DOWNLOAD HERE

Candidates are to also note that they need to first obtain their profile codes before they are allowed to buy the e-PIN. If you have not gotten your profile code or do not know how to, see this post as guide: How To Create JAMB Profile Code For UTME/DE Registration

Where to Buy JAMB ePIN

The JAMB e-PIN can be purchased via any of these outlets;

• NIPOST: You can visit any Nigerian Post office nationwide to obtain your e-PIN
• Banks: You can visit any bank around you and enquire if they sell the JAMB e-PIN; Majorly; FIRSTBANK, JAIZ, Polaris, STERLING, TAJ, UNION and UNITY
• Mobile Money Operators (MMOs): You can buy the e-PIN from Mobile Money Operators like PAGA
• Micro finance banks (MFBs)
• Other participating financial institutions and centres

Cost of JAMB ePIN

The cost of the JAMB ePIN depends on whether you want to write the JAMB mock or not. The cost is as follows;

• If you DO NOT want to write the JAMB Mock: Seven Thousand, Two hundred naira (N7,200)
• If you WANT TO write the JAMB mock: Eight Thousand, Seven Hundred Naira (N8,700)

PLEASE NOTE CANDIDATES ARE TO SPECIFY THE TYPE OF E-PIN REQUIRED AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE AS NO REFUND WOULD BE MADE AFTER PAYMENT.

How To Receive Your JAMB ePIN

• Visit any of the outlets listed above
• Present your profile code
• Pay the JAMB fee either by cash or ATM cards
• The e-PIN will be generated electronically and sent to your phone number (Do not let them to dictate it or copy it out for you. It has to be sent to your phone number)
• Keep it safe and wait for registration to begin

How To Recover Your e-PIN If You Lose or Misplace it

• If e-PIN is not received or Lost, send (UTMEPIN) from the unique number to 55019 or 66019 for UTME respectively.
• The e-PIN would then be retrieved and delivered to the candidate’s unique phone number.