{
  "id": 654046,
  "title": "JAMB lists errors UTME, DE candidates should avoid during profile creation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/jamb-lists-errors-utme-de-candidates-should-avoid-during-profile",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T10:42:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/jamb-lists-errors-utme-de-candidates-should-avoid-during-profile-creation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned prospective candidates against making costly mistakes while creating their profiles for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry registration. In a new advisory video released under its \"JAMB Explained\" series, the Board emphasized that a small error at the profile creation stage can lead to significant issues later in the admission process. The advisory, aimed at \"fresh candidates,\" highlighted that errors in names and dates of birth can cause problems during the admission process. JAMB stated that candidates' details, including their National Identity Number, are obtained from the National Identity Management Commission records and are not created or edited by the Board itself. Thus, if there is any error with a candidate's name or date of birth, JAMB cannot correct it after registration. The Board also cautioned candidates against relying on obtaining an affidavit to rectify their records with JAMB. The advisory stressed the importance of ensuring candidates' identity details are accurate from the outset, as these details form the basis of their records. Prospective candidates are urged to verify their details before proceeding with profile creation.",
  "summary": "Prospective UTME and Direct Entry candidates, avoid costly errors during JAMB profile creation. Learn common mistakes with names and dates of birth to ensu Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-lists-errors-utme-de-candidates-should-avoid-during-profile-creation/",
  "key_points": [
    "Avoid errors in names and dates of birth during profile creation",
    "JAMB cannot correct name or date of birth errors after registration",
    "Verify identity details before proceeding with profile creation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "JAMB's warning emphasizes the importance of accurate profile creation to avoid admission issues, as errors in names and dates of birth cannot be corrected by the Board after registration.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "JAMB lists errors UTME, DE candidates should avoid during profile creation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/jamb-lists-errors-utme-de-candidates-should-avoid-during-profile-655549",
        "published": "2026-08-12T11:01:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "JAMB warns UTME, direct entry candidates against profile errors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/jamb-warns-utme-direct-entry-candidates-against-profile-errors",
        "published": "2026-08-12T14:07:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}