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JAMB Introduces Solution for Candidates Who Cannot Retrieve Their Previously Used But Lost SIM Cards

By • January 31, 2025 • JAMB Updates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB has Introduced Solution for Candidates Who Cannot Retrieve Their Previously Used But Lost SIM Cards.

This is to inform all candidates who have lost their previously used SIM card that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new feature to address this issue

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new feature at all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres to help address this common issue.

This initiative is designed to ensure that no candidate is left behind due to technical difficulties with their SIM cards.

The news of the solution was disclosed through the board’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle.

The post reads, “Good News for those who cannot retrieve their previously used but lost SIM cards. A feature is now available at all CBT centres to address your case. Kindly fill the template to access this service for the coming UTME/DE registration. Note that SIM SWAP is still not available”.

New Feature for Lost SIM Card Retrieval

If you’ve misplaced or lost the SIM card you used for your previous JAMB registration, you no longer need to worry. A special service is now available at all accredited CBT centres across Nigeria to assist you in retrieving your registration details without the need for your old SIM card.

This is a step forward, considering that the SIM card serves as a unique identifier for candidates with JAMB, making it crucial for all communications related to registration, examination, and admission processes.

Important Note on SIM SWAP

It’s important to clarify that while this new feature addresses the issue of lost SIM cards, the SIM SWAP service, which would allow for the replacement of a SIM card with a new one for JAMB registration, is still not available. The SIM card remains a unique identifier that cannot be replaced through this method.

This development is a step by JAMB to streamline the registration process, ensuring that candidates are not disadvantaged due to technical issues with their SIM cards.

JAMB Important Dates

Here are some important dates all JAMB Candidates must remember:

  • Commencement of 2026 JAMB UTME Registration: January 2026.
  • Deadline for the 2026 UTME Registration: March 2026.
  • 2026 UTME Mock Examination Date: April 2026.
  • Printing of 2026 UTME Examination Slips: April 2026.
  • 2026 UTME Examination Date: April – May 2026.
  • Release of UTME Results: May 2026.
  • Sale of 2026 Direct Entry (DE) application form: March 2026.
  • Deadline for the 2025 DE application: It will likely be on or before June 2026.

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