JAMB NIN Alignment Service: How to Correct Biodata

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JAMB Reopens NIN Alignment Service

JAMB NIN alignment service at a Glance

JAMB and NIMC have reopened NIN alignment for eligible candidates with differences between their records.

  • Alignable details include names, birth dates, gender, state and local government of origin.
  • Changes must first reflect in the NIMC database.
  • Candidates can use a JAMB office or NINAUTH app verification route.
  • The process attracts a fee and requires approval.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), working with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has reopened the National Identification Number (NIN) Alignment Service for eligible candidates whose biodata differ between the two systems.

The service is intended to bring JAMB records into line with corrected NIMC information, including names, date of birth, gender, state of origin and local government of origin.

How candidates can align their JAMB and NIMC records

Candidates must first correct the relevant personal information with NIMC and ensure that the changes have appeared in its database. They can then proceed to a JAMB office for the corresponding correction on their JAMB record.

  1. Visit NIMC to correct the affected biodata.
  2. Confirm that the corrected information is reflected in the NIMC database.
  3. Go to a JAMB office to request alignment of the corresponding record.
  4. Provide the required JAMB profile code or registration number before payment.
  5. Follow the verification and application instructions given during the process.

The alignment service attracts a fee, although the announcement does not specify its amount.

NINAUTH self-service verification option

Candidates may alternatively download the NINAUTH mobile application to complete verification and obtain a share code.

After obtaining the share code, they must still visit a JAMB office for biometric verification and facial capture to complete the alignment application.

Approval and application restrictions

Candidates should review the selected correction field carefully before submission. All correction requests require approval and applicants will be notified of the outcome.

The announcement states that rejected applications may be submitted again, while also saying the service can only be accessed once. Candidates whose requests are rejected should clarify how repeat applications are handled before making another payment.

The service is also available to prospective National Youth Service Corps members dealing with relevant biodata mismatches.

Tagged: Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board : JAMB Nigeria

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