How to Use Same Email, Phone Number, & Profile Code Twice in JAMB: Are you wondering if you can use the same email, phone number, and profile code twice in JAMB? Maybe you want to register for both UTME and Direct Entry (DE) exams or help a friend or sibling with their registration. Whatever the case, this blog post will answer your questions and guide you on using the same email, phone number, and profile code twice in JAMB.

What are Email, Phone Number, and Profile Code in JAMB?

Before we proceed, let us first understand what these terms mean and why they are important for JAMB registration.

• Email: This is the electronic mail address that you use to create your JAMB profile and receive important information from JAMB. You need a valid and active email address to register for JAMB.
• Phone Number: This is the mobile number that you use to send SMS to 55019 to get your profile code. You also need a phone number to receive confirmation messages from JAMB and your chosen CBT centre.
• Profile Code: This is the 10-digit code that is generated for you after you send your National Identification Number (NIN) to 55019. You need the profile code to purchase your e-pin and complete your registration at any accredited CBT centre.

Can You Use the Same Email, Phone Number and Profile Code Twice in JAMB?

The answer is YES, you can use the same email, phone number and profile code twice in JAMB, but only under certain conditions. These conditions are:

• You must be registering for both UTME and DE exams in the same year. You cannot use the same email, phone number and profile code for two different UTME or DE exams in different years.
• You must have completed your UTME registration before you can use the same email, phone number and profile code for DE registration. You cannot register for both UTME and DE at the same time or vice versa.
• You must indicate your interest in DE registration when you are purchasing your e-pin for UTME registration. You will be given an option to select UTME or DE or both. If you select both, you will pay an extra fee of ₦1,000 for DE application.
• You must use the same e-pin that you used for UTME registration to register for DE. You do not need to buy another e-pin for DE registration.
• You must register for DE at the same CBT centre where you registered for UTME. You cannot register for DE at a different CBT centre from where you registered for UTME.

How to Use the Same Email, Phone Number, and Profile Code Twice in JAMB

If you meet the conditions above, then you can follow these steps to use the same email, phone number and profile code twice in JAMB:

1. Create your personal email address and get an active phone number from any of the network service providers.
2. Register with NIMC to get your National Identification Number (NIN) if you do not have one already. You can check this guide on how to register for NIN.
3. Create your JAMB profile by sending your NIN as SMS to 55019. You will receive a profile code on your phone number. Note down the profile code and keep it safe.
4. Buy your e-pin from any of JAMB designated e-pin sales point (Banks, NIPOST e.t.c). When you are buying your e-pin, make sure you select both UTME and DE as your exam type. You will pay ₦6,700 for both exams instead of ₦5,700 for UTME only or ₦4,700 for DE only.
5. Visit any accredited CBT centre near you with your e-pin, profile code, NIN slip, O’level results and passport photograph. Complete your UTME registration by filling the online form, choosing your preferred exam date and time, selecting your four subject combinations and printing out your registration slip.
6. After completing your UTME registration, you can proceed to register for DE at the same CBT centre. You do not need to buy another e-pin or send another SMS to 55019. Just use the same e-pin and profile code that you used for UTME registration. Complete your DE registration by filling the online form, choosing your preferred institution, course and qualification and printing out your registration slip.

Conclusion

Using the same email, phone number and profile code twice in JAMB is possible if you are registering for both UTME and DE exams in the same year. However, you must follow the steps and conditions outlined in this blog post to avoid any problems or errors. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below. Thank you for reading and good luck with your exams.

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