Why You Need JAMB Regularization and How to Apply

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JAMB regularization which is now referred to as JAMB Late Registration is simply a way of having your details or records with JAMB in order to be able to go for your NYSC after graduation or apply for Direct Entry.

Students who are expected to be regularized are those who gained admission into a tertiary institution (Polytechnic, College of Education or University) without a jamb registration number. That is, such an admission was not recognized nor approved by JAMB either because such a student was admitted through a part time programme (Weekend Part Time, Daily Part Time or Distance Learning). Or you wrote UTME and you got admitted but your school did not notify Jamb of your admission even though you have a Jamb registration number.

 If you were admitted via UTME but not sure whether you have been regularized or not, simply follow these steps to be sure: 

1. Visit www.jamb.org.ng

2. Scroll to the year you wrote your JAMB (e.g 2014)

3. Click on Check admission Status

4. Enter your JAMB registration number and click enter.

You will get a message displaying the name of the school you were admitted, your passport photograph and your course of study. When you get this, it means you don't longer need regularization. You can go ahead with your DE registration, pay for the one thousand naira to print your admission letter if you don't have already. If you are an awaiting corp member, it means that you are good to go.

But if you get a message saying ‘Sorry no admission is given yet‘…, then you need to regularize before applying for direct entry/NYSC.

Please note: the above procedure is for those who have a Jamb registration number. 

But if you were a part time student. That's, you were admitted without sitting for UTME, don’t bother to check. Just get your N10, 000 for the JAMB Late Application form ready, then follow the steps below to get regularized.

How to Apply for JAMB Regularization

1. You have to create a profile via the Sign Up (New User) Page if you are a new user. For existing users, just enter your login details. 

2. Once logged in, you will be taken to the landing page where you will see all available services.

3.  Select “Late (Retroactive) Application. This is available on the side bar

4. Once selected, the menu item “Late Application will be displayed. Click it.

5. Once you select this service, a Transaction ID is generated for this service. This will be displayed on the confirmation page screen.

6. Click on the Continue button if you wish to pay with your card immediately. If you wish to use other payment channels like ATM, Cash at the Bank or Quick teller, please note the transaction ID as it will be required.

7. On the Interswitch Payment page, enter your card details and click on the Pay button.

8. The status of your payment will be displayed on the “My Payment Section. SMS and email containing your unique Transaction Identification and payment status will be sent to you after payment. Click on the Continue button.

9. Once payment is completed, you will be asked to provide the following:

a. Year of Exam and b. JAMB Registration Number

10. After entering the information correctly, the application form will be displayed. You are to fill the application form online. Please take note of mandatory fields.

11. Click Submit to complete your application

12. After submission, an Indemnity Form will be displayed for printing.

13. This is to be filled and taken to your institution where you did your ND/NCE for Approval.

14. Your institution will be responsible for submission of the approved form to the JAMB state office.

15. Once received, the Approved form will be uploaded to your profile. You will receive a notification via the email address you registered with when this is done.

16. JAMB will now process your application. If Approved, your details will be changed as requested.

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Before you start the process, ensure that all the details you will provide like date of birth, name arrangement, LGA, and state of origin, are accurate and consistent with the information in your SSCE/NECO result, ND/NCE/HND/BSC result, birth certificate, and NYSC or DE registration. Any mistake can prove to be very expensive in the long run.