21/09/2026
IMPORTANT UPDATES TO JAMB CANDIDATES
You can update a lost or changed registered phone number on your Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Portal by visiting an approved Computer Based Test (CBT) Centre or a state/zonal JAMB office.
Requirements for Updating Your Phone
NumberValid Means of Identification:
Bring an official document such as a National ID card, Driver's License, or International Passport.Sworn Affidavit:
Prepare a legal affidavit stating that the previous phone number belonged to you and that you have lost access to the SIM card.
New Active Phone Number: Have your new, unused or replacement phone number ready to link to your profile.Step-by-Step Update Process
Visit a Centre: Go to the nearest authorized JAMB Professional Registration Centre (PRC/CBT) or a state JAMB office.
Request the Form: Ask for the official JAMB Lost Phone Number / Profile Update template.
Complete Biometric Verification:
Undergo fingerprint or facial biometric capture so JAMB officials can confirm your identity against their database.Submit Details:
Provide your new phone number to be mapped to your profile after successful verification.Do you need help finding the nearest JAMB office or CBT centre in your area, or do you have questions about retrieving your profile code via 55019