Many JAMB 2025 candidates face issues where their old names, wrong date of birth, or incorrect details still appear in their JAMB registration, even after making corrections on the NIMC platform. This problem happens because updating your NIN details at NIMC does not automatically reflect on JAMB’s database.
To ensure that JAMB pulls your corrected details, you must send “REQUERY NIN” to 55019 or 66019 before completing your JAMB registration. If you skip this step, JAMB will continue using your old, incorrect details, and you will not be able to change them later.
This guide will explain how to update your NIN details on JAMB’s system, why “REQUERY NIN” is necessary, and the step-by-step process to fix this issue before completing your JAMB 2025 registration.
Why You Must Send “REQUERY NIN” Before JAMB Registration
Many candidates assume that once they correct their name, date of birth, or other details at NIMC, JAMB will automatically use the updated information. However, this is not the case.
Here’s why sending “REQUERY NIN” is important:
- JAMB pulls your details from NIMC only once – If you do not send “REQUERY NIN,” JAMB will continue using the old details stored in their system.
- If you register for JAMB without sending “REQUERY NIN,” corrections will not be possible later. JAMB does not allow name corrections after registration.
- Your NIN corrections will not reflect on your JAMB profile unless you request an update using “REQUERY NIN.”
By sending “REQUERY NIN” to 55019 or 66019, you are telling JAMB to recheck your details in the NIMC database and pull any corrections you have made.
Who Needs to Send “REQUERY NIN”?
You must send “REQUERY NIN” if you:
- Recently corrected your name, date of birth, or other details on your NIN.
- Changed your phone number linked to your NIN.
- Want to ensure JAMB gets your latest details before registration.
If you have not corrected anything on NIN and your details are already correct, you do not need to send “REQUERY NIN.”
How to Send “REQUERY NIN” Before JAMB 2025 Registration
If you have updated your NIN details and want them to reflect on JAMB’s system, follow these steps:
Step 1: Ensure You Are Using the Same Phone Number
- You must send the message from the same phone number you previously used for JAMB registration.
- If you changed your phone number, update it at NIMC before sending “REQUERY NIN.”
Step 2: Send the “REQUERY NIN” Command to 55019 or 66019
- Open your phone’s messaging app.
- Type REQUERY NIN (in capital letters).
- Send it to 55019 or 66019.
Example:
REQUERY NIN
📌 Send this message only from the phone number linked to your NIN.
Step 3: Wait for JAMB’s Confirmation Message
- After sending “REQUERY NIN”, you should receive a confirmation SMS from JAMB stating that your details have been updated.
- This process may take a few minutes or a few hours, depending on network conditions.
Step 4: Proceed with JAMB 2025 Registration
- Once you receive confirmation, proceed to register for JAMB 2025.
- Your corrected NIN details will now appear in your JAMB registration.
What Happens If You Register for JAMB Without Sending “REQUERY NIN”?
If you do not send “REQUERY NIN” before registering for JAMB:
- JAMB will use the old details they previously pulled from NIMC.
- Any corrections you made on NIN (e.g., name, date of birth, gender, etc.) will not appear in your JAMB registration.
- Once JAMB registration is completed, correction of name will no longer be possible.
- This could cause issues during admission processing if your JAMB details do not match your NIN records.
To avoid these problems, always send “REQUERY NIN” before registering for JAMB if you have corrected any details at NIMC.
Final Thoughts
Updating your NIN details at NIMC does not automatically reflect on JAMB’s system. To ensure JAMB uses your corrected name, date of birth, or other details, you must send “REQUERY NIN” to 55019 or 66019 before registering for JAMB 2025.
Quick Recap: How to Update Your NIN Details on JAMB 2025
✔ Step 1: Use the same phone number you previously used for JAMB registration.
✔ Step 2: Send “REQUERY NIN” to 55019 or 66019 via SMS.
✔ Step 3: Wait for JAMB’s confirmation SMS.
✔ Step 4: Register for JAMB 2025 with your updated details.
If you register for JAMB without doing this, your old details will still appear in your JAMB registration, and you will not be able to change them later.
To avoid problems, make sure you send “REQUERY NIN” before completing your JAMB 2025 registration.
I keep sending my NIN to 55019 but no response what should I do. ..It been a week since I have been trying but no response
I’ve been sending ‘REQUERY NIN’ to 55019, but I haven’t received any response.
Please, I urgently need help! I changed my name on my NIN, but the update hasn’t reflected on my JAMB portal yet. Can someone assist me with this issue? 🥺 I’ve been sending ‘REQUERY NIN’ to 55019, but I haven’t received any response.
Please😓
Same here
I don’t think the update form is correct for 3 days i have not updated my data
Is it for those that have ready for jamb before in the previous, or together with those register for jamb for the first time
My name is Deborah am trying to send requery with NIN number to jamb but is writing sending fail and is the number I used before please what cause it please help me
I did correction of name last year due to I have misplacement of name and I send REQUERY NIN before generating my pin but my former details are still showing. I try completing my registration at the jamb CBT center but after my profile code and my pin have been inserted it keep showing errors and I can’t proceed with registration. Please I need solutions
Have you been able to get it resolved?
I just made some changes in my mind and i sent REQUERY over and over but it’s keeps saying”no changes has been made” that i should contact NIMC which i did and my details have reflected on their portal but jamb has not seen it.
Please i need urgent help. So i can register for this year jamb which i was not able to last year.
Please how did you text it to 55019.
REQUERY NIN only
OR REQUERY 35467518886
Or REQUERY NIN 35467518886
Please let me know
I tried asking for a REQUERY over and over again but it’s telling me that no changes has been made since my last min registetration. Which i has made changes to but it is not reflecting on jamb. Please i need jamb to look into this.
How much do jamb collect on sending REQUERY NIN and how do I make the payment if any
I received this message when I did the “REQUERY NIN” what does it mean please 🙏
You have successfully been registered for JAMB; you will receive your ΓÇ£JAMB Profile CodeΓÇ¥! Do not REPEAT this process.
I paid for my jamb pin before I realized my details is not updated. I hope pin generation does not count as registration cos I can see that it’s stated if you’ve registered it won’t change.
I have sent requery and it said my details have been updated, but the issue now is I’m asked to bring 17k at the jamb center to be able to update
I already sent the “REQUERY NIN “ and it said your updated database been successfully pulled from NIMC you can now apply for the necessary corrections during registration but if I generate my profile code it still bringing my old details what can I do pls
I change my name on my nin and the date of birth but is not reflecting can i register for jamb will it reflects after the jamb registration
Can JAMB reopen the site even if it for one day?,
For over two weeks to the date of closure I couldn’t generate my profile code…
Please I need help
Please I need help for two weeks now I have been sending REQUERY to jamb but no response,what should I do please