NIN Registration Process and Requirements for 2026 UTME Applicants

 Everything You Need to Know About NIN Registration Ahead of JAMB 2026

We have now outlined below the simplest procedures available for any student to obtain his/her National Identification Number (NIN). As it stands, registration for 2026 JAMB UTME will only be possible for candidates that have registered and obtained their NINs. The importance of getting your NIN now cannot be overemphasized, as it may lead to the inability of a student to complete certain important tasks in schools or NYSC in the near future, hence the need to obtain it now and relax.

In view of this, we deem it necessary to provide all students and prospective UTME candidates with the guidelines to register and obtain their NIN before the 2026 UTME registration begins as the registration is expected to commence soon.

Meanwhile, creation of profile codes for 2026 UTME registration has begun. Prospective 2026 UTME candidates can create their profile codes now.

What is NIN?

NIN simply means National Identification Number. It consists of 11 non-intelligible numbers randomly chosen and assigned to an individual after the completion of enrolment into the National Identity Database (NIDB).

Once a NIN is assigned to an individual, it can never be reassigned, given or used by another person – that makes it unique in nature. In the case of the demise of an individual, his/her NIN is retired once a death certificate is presented to the Commission and the individual’s death is established.

The NIN is used to tie all records about an individual in the database and is also used to establish or verify his/her identity. All citizens and legal residents in Nigeria, from age zero (birth) and above are eligible to enrol for their NINs.

First, Check if You Already Have a NIN

Before registering for a new NIN, check if you already have one.

Dial *346# on the phone number used for your NIN registration.
Once your NIN is displayed, screenshot or write it down safely.
Do not share your NIN on social media.
Retrieving NIN via *346# is free on MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile.

NIN Registration Process (If You Don’t Already Have One)

Supporting Documents

Visit the nearest NIMC Enrolment Centre with your BVN (if available) and any of the following original and valid documents:

▪ Old National ID Card
▪ Driver’s License
▪ Voter’s Card (Temporary or Permanent)
▪ Nigerian International Passport
▪ Certificate of Origin
▪ Attestation letter from a traditional ruler
▪ Birth Certificate
▪ Declaration of Age
▪ Attestation letter from religious/traditional leader
▪ NHIS ID Card
▪ Government Staff ID Card
▪ Registered Private Organisation Staff ID Card
▪ School ID Card (private/public)
▪ Tax Clearance Certificate
▪ Valid Immigration Documents

Registration at an Enrolment Centre

Registration can be done fully at the enrolment centre.
Applicants may download and fill the enrolment form online before visiting the centre.

The whole process of registration can be carried out at an enrolment centre. To limit the amount of time you will spend at the enrolment centre, you can download, print and complete the enrolment form at (https://nimc.gov.ng/), then proceed to an enrolment centre to complete the rest of the registration steps.

Steps

▪ Applicant visits the enrolment centre with a supporting document
▪ Verification is done to confirm if applicant has enrolled before
▪ Enrolment form or pre-enrolment barcode slip is collected
▪ NIMC officer vets the form against documents
▪ Applicant details are entered into the NIMC system
▪ Applicant confirms details on the monitor
▪ Biometrics (10 fingerprints and facial image) are captured
▪ Transaction ID slip is issued
▪ Applicant returns in 1–5 working days for NIN slip
▪ NIN slip is issued after processing
▪ National e-ID card is issued within 12 months

Service Fee: Enrolment is FREE
Availability: Monday – Friday (9:00am – 1:00pm)

Note (For Minors)

▪ Minors (0–15 years) must be accompanied by parents/guardians
▪ Only birth certificate and parent/guardian NIN slip required
▪ e-ID card is issued only at age 16
▪ SMS notification will be sent when update is required

For 2026 UTME candidates, once you have received your NIN, you can proceed to generate your JAMB profile code when registration opens.