Is profile code the same as registration number?

During your JAMB registration, you will come across terms like Profile Code and Registration Number.

Many people wonder whether these two are the same or if they serve the same or different purposes.

Certainly, both are important and as a candidate, you should know them, when you need each and what they do.

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If you are confused about these terms and want to know what they are and whether they are the same, we will be glad to help you understand them better.

We will explain:

What a Profile Code is.
What a Registration Number is.
The key differences between them.
Why each one is important.
How to retrieve them if you lose them.

What is a profile code?

The profile code is a special 10-digit number that you will receive when you send your NIN (National Identification Number) to 55019 or 66019.

It is the first and most important step in your JAMB registration. Without this code, you cannot buy the JAMB ePIN or complete your registration.

The profile code helps JAMB identify each candidate and keep their information organized.

Every student must have this code before they can move forward with the registration process.

You have it, just like every other candidate.

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How to generate a Profile Code

Unlike the registration number, you need your NIN to get your profile code.

To get a profile code:

Send NIN [Your NIN] via SMS to 55019 or 66019.
See an example of a profile code below:

NIN 12345678901 — Profile code.

You will receive a 10-digit Profile Code.

Note: If you encounter any issues or errors when processing your profile code, then, it could be due to issues with your NIN or phone number.

What is a Registration Number?

The Registration Number is a unique alphanumeric code assigned to JAMB candidates after completing the full registration process at a JAMB CBT (Computer-Based Test) centre.

It is different from the profile code and is used to identify students throughout the JAMB examination and admission process.

This number appears on the JAMB printout and you need it to check results, print admission letters, and access other JAMB services.

Without the registration number, you won’t be able to track your admission status.

You need your registration number to:

Access your JAMB CAPS (Central Admissions Processing System)
Check your UTME results
Apply for Post-UTME at universities
Verify your Admission status.
And, perform many other JAMB-related services.

Format of JAMB Registration Number

The format usually looks like this: 12345678AB
It is longer and more complex than the profile code.

Key differences between Profile Code and Registration Number

Feature	Profile Code	Registration Number
Purpose	Used for buying JAMB ePIN and starting the registration process.	Used for accessing JAMB CAPS, checking results, and admission processes.
When you get it	Before full registration.	After completing registration at a CBT centre.
Format	10-digit number.	Alphanumeric (numbers and letters).
Importance	Without it, you cannot buy the JAMB ePIN.	Without it, you cannot check results, admission status and other services.
Where to use it	JAMB ePIN purchase and registration.	JAMB CAPS, result checking, and admission processes.

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Why each one is important

Profile Code:
- - You need this code to complete your JAMB registration.
  - No profile code means you cannot buy your ePIN and therefore, can’t register for JAMB.
Registration Number:
- - It is more important after registration – you need it for all post-registration activities.
  - It allows you to check results, admission status, and access JAMB CAPS.

As you can see, the two numbers are important, they mean different things and play different roles.

How to retrieve your Profile Code or Registration Number if lost

We will start with the profile code:

Retrieving Profile Code

If you forget or lose your Profile Code, you can get it back via SMS or through your JAMB portal.

Method 1: SMS Method
- - - Send RESEND to 55019 or 66019.
    - You will receive your profile code again.
Method 2: JAMB Support Portal
- - - Go to the JAMB eFacility portal.
    - Log in to your account and you will see your profile code.

Retrieving Registration Number

If you have lost your Registration Number, here is how to get it back:

Method 1: JAMB e-Facility Portal
- - - Go to the JAMB eFacility portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng.
    - Log in with your email and password.
    - Go to your dashboard or click on “Check your admission or result status” — your registration number will be displayed.
Method 2: JAMB CBT Center
- - - Go to a JAMB CBT centre with a valid ID.
    - When you get there, ask them to help you check your JAMB registration number.

Conclusion

As you can see from above, the Profile Code and Registration Number are not the same thing.

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They are different and serve different important purposes.

In addition, while you get the Profile Code at the beginning of your JAMB registration, your registration number comes after you finish the registration process.

Plus, unlike the profile code, you need the Registration Number for post-registration activities like checking results and accessing JAMB CAPS.

Your job as a candidate is to keep the two numbers safe, you need them after all.

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