Prospective candidates of the JAMB 2021 will have to link their applications to their National Identification Number (NIN). This is coming after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the National Identification and Management Commission (NIMC) entered into a partnership to have the NIN as part of JAMB’s registration criteria.



You need not worry as we have you cover, here are the steps to linking you NIN to your JAMB Registration Form 2021.

What is a NIN?

The National Identification Number (NIN) is the unique number which identifies you as a Nigerian, and is issued to you upon enrollment by NIMC (the National Identity Management Commission). It is used to match your biometric data and other details in the National Identity Database during verification and authentication.

Note: You Can Register Your NIN At either any NIN Enrolment Centre in Nigeria or at the Bank.

How To Register NIN At the Bank

1. Visit any UBA or Zenith Bank Branch
2. Tell them you want to enrol NIN for Jamb
3. You will be given a form to fill your personal details
4. Enter the country, state, local government and town of your father
5. Enter the country, state, local government and town of your mother
6. There is field in the form to enter your National Identification Number, ignore it.
7. You can open an account with the Bank if they insist.
8. Submit the form
9. Ask when to come back for your NIN Slip
10. Done

How To Register NIN At Approved Centres

Follow the guide below to obtain your NIN for JAMB Registration Form 2021:

1. Walk into the NIN Enrolment Centre with a supporting document (see documents below).
2. You will be issued an enrolment form to fill
3. Applicant’s forms will be vetted by a NIMC Official to crosscheck the information filled on the form against the supporting document provided and to check for errors/mistake filled on the form.
4. Your pre-filled information will be inputted on the NIMC Software by a NIMC enrolment officer or the Barcode slip will be scanned by the NIMC enrolment officer to populate all the required field.
5. The enrolment officer will ask the Jamb candidate to double-check his/her information for errors using the applicant monitor.
6. If the applicant is satisfied with his/her demographic information, the biometrics (ten fingerprints and facial image) of the applicant will be captured subsequently.
7. A National Identification Number (NIN) Slip is issued to you after processing.
8. This is what you need to apply for Jamb 2021.

How To I find Your JAMB NIN?

You will be given a slip containing your National Identification Number after registering NIN for JAMB Registration Form 2021. You can also check your NIN by dealing *346# on your Mobile phone. The service costs just N20.

Document You Need To Register NIN for JAMB 2021

If you have any of the following documents (just one), then you are good to go. If you don’t have any, then it is easy for you to get a Birth certificate or local government of origin. You can do that within two days.

1. Driver’s License
2. Voter’s card (Temporary or Permanent)
3. Nigerian International passport
4. Certificate of Local Government of Origin
5. Attestation letter from a prominent ruler in your community
6. Birth certificate
7. Declaration of age
8. Attestation letter from religious/traditional leader
9. NHIS ID card
10. Government staff ID card
11. Registered/recognized private organization staff ID card
12. School ID Card (private/public)
13. Tax Clearance certificate
14. Valid immigration documents

You learn more by visiting the link below.

https://insideschool.com.ng/jamb-registration-form/