JAMB has announced the commencement of e-PIN sales for the 2026 UTME.
What you need to buy your e-PIN:
- Your generated PROFILE CODE
- A valid phone number (used during profile creation)
UTME e-PIN options:
- UTME without Mock: โฆ7,200
- UTME with Mock: โฆ8,700
After payment, your e-PIN will be sent via SMS to your registered phone number.
Where to buy JAMB e-PIN:
You can purchase your e-PIN at:
- Banks
- NIPOST
- Microfinance Banks (MFBs)
- Mobile Money Operators (MMOs)
- Other approved financial institutions
e-PIN sales close on 26th February, 2026
UTME Registration Starts:
Monday, 26th January, 2026: Registration can only be done at approved JAMB CBT centres.
Candidates are advised to check the list of accredited CBT centres close to them ahead of time.
What the e-PIN payment covers:
- JAMB application fee โ โฆ3,500
- Reading text (Use of English novel) โ โฆ1,000
- CBT centre registration service โ โฆ700
- CBT UTME server charge โ โฆ1,500
- Bank charges โ โฆ500
- Optional Mock UTME โ โฆ1,500
Note for Direct Entry (DE) candidates: DE e-PIN sales will begin on Monday, 2nd March, 2026.
