How to Retrieve JAMB Registration Number With Phone Number

Your JAMB registration number is one of the most important details you will have as a candidate. You need it to check your result, print your result slip, log in to CAPS, change your course or institution and more. So what do you do when you lose it or cannot remember it? The good news is that if you still have the phone number you registered with, you can usually get it back quickly.

This guide shows you the ways to retrieve your JAMB registration number using your phone number, email or JAMB support.

Why Your JAMB Registration Number Matters

• It identifies you as a candidate in JAMB’s system
• You need it to print your result slip and admission letter
• You need it to access your CAPS profile and check admission status
• Schools ask for it during screening and clearance

Before You Start

• Use the same phone number you used when you registered or created your JAMB profile. A different SIM will not work.
• Have enough airtime, because the SMS services carry a small charge.
• Type the keyword exactly as shown, in capital letters.

Method 1: Retrieve Your Registration Number by SMS

Several guides report that you can retrieve your registration number by text message. There are two formats in circulation, so if the first does not work, try the second.

Option A: Send RETRIEVE

1. Open the messaging app on the phone you registered with.
2. Type RETRIEVE in capital letters.
3. Send it to 55019.
4. Wait for the reply with your registration number.

Option B: Send UTMEPIN followed by your phone number

1. Create a new message.
2. Type UTMEPIN, then a space, then the phone number you registered with (for example, UTMEPIN 08012345678).
3. Send it to 55019.
4. Wait for the reply.

The charge has been reported at around ₦50 for this type of SMS, but fees can change, so keep a little more airtime just in case. JAMB’s codes and formats have changed over the years, so if neither works, check JAMB’s latest official announcement or use the other methods below.

Method 2: Check Your Email

If you gave a valid email address when you registered, JAMB may have sent your registration details to it.

1. Log in to the email address you used for JAMB.
2. Search your inbox for messages from JAMB.
3. Check your spam or junk folder too.
4. Open the message and look for your registration number.

Method 3: Check Your Registration Slip or Result SMS

Your registration number is printed on your JAMB registration slip, your exam slip and your result slip. If you took photos of these or have them saved in your phone gallery or email, search there first. It may also appear in older SMS messages from JAMB on your registered phone.

Method 4: Contact JAMB Support

If the methods above do not work, you can ask JAMB for help through its official support channel.

1. Go to JAMB’s official support page and create a support ticket.
2. Fill in your full name, email address, phone number and a short description of the problem.
3. Attach any document you have, such as a scan or photo of your registration slip.
4. Submit the ticket and wait for a reply.

Method 5: Visit a JAMB Office or Accredited CBT Centre

If you are still stuck, go in person to a JAMB office or an accredited centre. Take a valid ID, your registered phone, any slips you still have, and any other details that can confirm your identity. An officer can help you verify your details and recover your registration number.

What If You No Longer Have the Registered Phone Number?

Try to recover the SIM through your network provider first. If that fails, use the email, JAMB support or office options above, and bring as much identifying information as you can.

Beware of Scams

Do not send your NIN, password or personal details to strangers on WhatsApp, Facebook or Telegram who say they can “retrieve” your JAMB number. Use only JAMB’s official SMS codes and websites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get my JAMB registration number with just my phone number?

Yes, in many cases. Send the SMS from the phone number you registered with, using the format above.

Do I need my NIN to retrieve it?

The SMS retrieval methods described here do not ask for a NIN. Do not share your NIN with strangers.

How much does it cost?

Reports mention about ₦50, but the price may change. Keep enough airtime.

Is the registration number the same as the profile code?

No. The profile code is used during registration, while the registration number is what identifies you as a candidate afterwards.

What if the SMS returns “invalid” or does not reply?

Check that you used the correct SIM and typed the keyword in capital letters, and that you have airtime. Then try the other format or use the email or support options.

Final Thoughts

Losing your JAMB registration number is a common problem and it is usually easy to fix. Start with the SMS methods from your registered phone number, then check your email and slips, and contact JAMB support if you need to. Once you recover it, save it in a safe place so you never lose it again. For more guides, keep visiting this blog.