2025 UTME: What Happens If You Register with Wrong Email or Phone Number?

Registering for the 2025 UTME is a very important step for every student hoping to gain admission into a Nigerian university or other tertiary institution. During registration, one of the key things JAMB asks for is your email address and phone number. These are not just ordinary details—they are the tools JAMB uses to contact you and send important updates. So, what happens if you make a mistake while entering them?

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Why Your Email and Phone Number Are Very Important

Your email and phone number are directly linked to your JAMB profile. JAMB uses them to send your profile code, ePIN, exam slip, and result. They are also needed when you want to log into your portal, reset your password, or check your admission status. Without the correct email or phone number, you might not receive messages from JAMB, and that could affect your exam or admission process.

What Happens If You Enter the Wrong Email Address?

If you register with the wrong email address, you may have trouble logging into your JAMB profile later. Since that email is what JAMB links to your registration, anything sent there will not reach you. This means you may not be able to check your exam date or center, access your result, or even print your admission letter. In some cases, schools may also send admission offers through email, so using the wrong one can make you miss out completely.

What If You Use the Wrong Phone Number?

Using the wrong phone number can cause just as many problems. For example, if you used another person’s number or typed your own number wrongly, you might not receive your profile code during registration. You also won’t get SMS alerts about your exam schedule, center, or result. In case you forget your JAMB password, the recovery message will be sent to that wrong number, and you won’t be able to reset it. This can lock you out of your profile completely.

Can You Correct a Mistake After Registration?

Sadly, JAMB does not allow candidates to change their phone number or email after registration. Once you’ve completed the registration process, those details become fixed on your JAMB profile. That’s why it’s very important to double-check everything before submitting your form at the CBT centre.

However, if you mistakenly used an email that doesn’t exist but is still available, you can try creating that exact email and use it to access your JAMB portal. It doesn’t always work, but it’s worth trying. For phone number mistakes, especially when you no longer have access to the number used, your best option is to go to a JAMB office or accredited CBT centre and explain the situation. They might be able to assist you based on your profile code and other details.

What Should You Do Now?

If you haven’t registered yet, take your time to check your phone number and email before you start. Use only your personal and active email and phone number. Write them down and make sure you remember your passwords. If you’ve already registered and made a mistake, act quickly by visiting a JAMB office for help. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

Final Advice to All Candidates

Your email and phone number are your link to JAMB throughout the 2025 UTME journey. If you enter the wrong ones, you may miss out on important updates or even lose access to your profile. Always check your details carefully before registering. And if you’ve already made a mistake, don’t panic—go to a JAMB office as soon as possible. The earlier you try to fix it, the better your chances of getting help.