Every year, thousands of Nigerian students preparing for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry (DE) are first mandated to generate a JAMB profile code. In this article, Tribune Online finds it worthy to explain how to generate your JAMB profile code for the 2026 admission cycle in a simple, straightforward way. Before then, I’d like to walk us through what exactly a JAMB profile code is. A JAMB profile code is a unique 10-digit number linked to your personal details through your National Identification Number (NIN). Step-by-Step: How To Generate Your JAMB Profile CodeTo make the processes easy for you, I have put together a step-by-step guide on how to generate your JAMB profile code:Step 1: Open Your SMS AppUse the phone number you intend to keep throughout your admission process.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 09, 2026 19:15 UTC