{
  "id": 655549,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T11:01:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/jamb-lists-errors-utme-de-candidates-should-avoid-during-profile-creation/"
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  "account": "The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned prospective candidates against making mistakes when creating their profiles for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry registration. JAMB emphasized that a minor error during the profile creation stage can lead to significant issues later in the admission process. This warning was part of a new advisory video released under JAMB's \"JAMB Explained\" series on their X handle on Wednesday. The advisory, aimed at \"fresh candidates,\" focused on errors related to names and dates of birth, stating that these mistakes could cause problems in the admission process.\n\nThe board advised candidates to carefully verify their name, date of birth, and other details linked to their National Identity Number (NIN) before creating their JAMB profile. They emphasized that JAMB obtains candidates' details from their records with the National Identity Management Commission, not from JAMB itself. This means that if there is an error in a candidate's name or date of birth, JAMB cannot rectify it after registration. The board also cautioned candidates against believing that obtaining an affidavit would automatically correct their records with JAMB.\n\nJAMB stressed the importance of ensuring that candidates' identity details are accurate from the outset, as these details form the basis of their records. Prospective candidates were urged to double-check their information before proceeding with the profile creation process.",
  "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/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-12T10:42:52.000Z"
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      {
        "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"
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  "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."
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