According to JAMB, candidates can only use their NIN to generate their unique profile code, which will be used for either their UTME or DE registration. However, some candidates are still curious to know if it’s possible to use another person’s NIN or even profile code for JAMB.
Most candidates who ask this question are those who are having issues with their NIN/profile code. Some of the problems candidates face that result in them asking this question include:
- Unable to generate profile code due to several error messages after sending their NIN to 55019.
- Misplacement of profile code that was previously used for JAMB registration.
- Problems with NIN and more.
When candidates face challenges with their NIN or profile code, one of the solutions that comes to their mind is making use of another person’s, maybe their relatives, friends, or more. But the question here is, is that actually possible? Can you use another person’s NIN or profile code for JAMB?
In today’s article, I will be providing a well-detailed answer to that question, telling you if it’s actually possible to use another person’s NIN or profile code for JAMB. First of all, I’d like to explain how this NIN and profile code works when it comes to JAMB. This will give you a proper understanding of what will later be discussed in this article.
How NIN And Profile Code Works
Your NIN (11-digit code) contains all your details, including your age, date of birth, state of origin, and more. This NIN is what will be used to generate your profile code, which is needed for JAMB registration. The details on your NIN are obtained from the form you filled out while doing your NIN registration at the NIMC office.
However, your profile code is a 10-digit code that also contains all your details. But the details in your profile code are obtained from your NIN after generating your profile code by sending your NIN to 55019.
When you are done with your registration, you will have a JAMB profile. All the details that will be displayed on your JAMB profile will be exactly what’s in your profile code, which you used to register. Now back to our question, “Can I Use Another Person’s NIN/Profile Code for JAMB?”
Now to make this answer clearer, I will be answering the question differently. The first will be for NIN while the other will be for profile code. Let’s proceed.
Can I Use Another Person’s NIN for JAMB?
NO, you cannot use another person’s NIN for JAMB. This simply means you cannot use another person’s NIN to generate a profile code for yourself. Using another person’s NIN to generate profile code is just like generating a profile code for that person because it’s that person’s details that will be stored in the profile code that will end up being generated and not yours.
Everyone has a unique NIN, and JAMB will only accept the one that’s yours. Now about profile code? Can you use another person’s own for JAMB? Let’s answer that question.
Can I Use Another Person’s Profile Code for JAMB?
NO, since you can’t make use of another person’s NIN for JAMB, you can’t make use of another person’s profile code also. Using another person’s profile code is just like trying to do JAMB registration for that person. JAMB will only accept the profile code that was generated with your NIN and nothing else.
If the details on your profile code are not yours, it’s definitely not yours, and there are no two ways about it. Only your NIN should be used to generate your profile code, which will be used for your registration because that’s only what JAMB will accept, so don’t be deceived.
How About My Relatives? Can I Use Their NIN or Profile Code for JAMB?
Even if it’s your mum, siblings, aunt, or any other relative, you can’t still use their NIN or profile code for your JAMB registration. In fact, your registration won’t be successful as there will be a problem of mismatch of details.
During your registration, you will be captured, and your fingerprint will be taken, and if the details are not the same as what’s in your profile code, you won’t be allowed to proceed. So if you are thinking of making use of another person’s NIN or profile code, be it your relative, just stop it, as it’s not possible.
If you are having issues with your NIN or profile code, try as much as possible to look for a solution. Because thinking of making use of another person’s own can’t work. What issue are you currently facing with your NIN or profile code? Kindly drop them in the comment section below, and we will gladly tell you what to do. Thanks for your time.