2017 jamb registration news

Here are some important news and updates about the 2017 JAMB registration:

Registration Period: The 2017 JAMB registration period was from December 20, 2016, to February 17, 2017.

Registration Fee: The registration fee for the 2017 JAMB examination was N5,000 for all candidates, including those who chose to register online or offline.

Eligibility: The 2017 JAMB examination was open to all candidates who had completed their secondary education and were seeking admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other tertiary institutions.

Registration Requirements: To register for the 2017 JAMB examination, candidates were required to provide the following:

1. A valid email address
2. A valid phone number
3. A recent passport photograph
4. A valid identification document (e.g. National ID card, Driver's License, etc.)
5. A JAMB profile code (sent to the candidate's phone number)

Registration Process: The registration process involved the following steps:

1. Create a JAMB profile by sending a text message to 55019 with the candidate's name, phone number, and email address.
2. Pay the registration fee using a debit card or bank deposit.
3. Fill out the registration form online or offline.
4. Upload a recent passport photograph.
5. Submit the registration form.

Important Dates:

• December 20, 2016: Registration begins
• February 17, 2017: Registration ends
• March 9, 2017: JAMB examination begins
• May 6, 2017: JAMB examination ends

Changes to the 2017 JAMB Registration: In 2017, JAMB introduced some changes to the registration process, including:

1. The introduction of a new registration portal
2. The requirement for candidates to create a JAMB profile before registration
3. The introduction of a new payment system using a debit card or bank deposit
4. The requirement for candidates to upload a recent passport photograph during registration

Common Challenges: During the 2017 JAMB registration, some candidates experienced challenges, including:

1. Technical issues with the registration portal
2. Difficulty in creating a JAMB profile
3. Issues with payment using a debit card or bank deposit
4. Problems with uploading a recent passport photograph

Tips for Candidates: To avoid common challenges during the 2017 JAMB registration, candidates were advised to:

1. Create a JAMB profile well in advance
2. Use a reliable internet connection
3. Pay the registration fee using a debit card or bank deposit
4. Upload a recent passport photograph carefully
5. Submit the registration form carefully to avoid errors.