Introduction

If you’re a Nigerian student seeking admission for 2025/2026, your JAMB e‑Facility password is essential. You need it to log into the portal, check your admission status, accept admission, or print your JAMB admission letter. Losing or forgetting this password can be confusing—but don’t worry! This guide will help you retrieve it quickly, using easy steps anyone can follow.

What Is the JAMB Admission Portal Password?

Your JAMB admission portal password is the secret code or word you created during your JAMB registration. It lets you log in at the JAMB e‑Facility portal where you can:

• View or accept your admission on CAPS

• Print your JAMB admission letter

• Upload WAEC or NECO results

• Make corrections and more

In short: no password = no admission access.

Why You Need Your JAMB Password for Admission

You need your JAMB password to:

• Log in and access your JAMB dashboard

• Accept or reject your admission offer via JAMB CAPS

• Print your admission letter

• Upload WAEC, NECO or other credentials

• Complete your admission process smoothly

Without the password, your admission journey may stall—and missteps now can delay your dream too much.

Common Reasons Students Forget Their JAMB Password

Here are some reasons passwords get lost or forgotten:

• Forgetting the one you created

• JAMB-generated password that wasn’t written down

• Emails containing passwords go unread or auto-deleted

• Registering via cyber café where you didn’t save credentials

• Losing access to your email or phone

Knowing why helps avoid this in future.

Methods to Retrieve JAMB Password

Here are four main ways to retrieve or reset your JAMB password. Let’s walk through each method.

Reset via JAMB Portal (Email + Date of Birth)

Step-by-Step:

1. Go to the JAMB e‑Facility portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/

2. Click “Forgot Password?” below the login form

3. Enter your registered email address and date of birth

4. Click “Get password reset link”

5. Check your email inbox, including Spam/Junk folders, for the link titled “JAMB e‑Facility – Password Reset”

6. Open the link, enter a new password, confirm it, then click “Change Password”

7. You’ll receive a confirmation that your password was changed successfully

Retrieve via SMS Using Registered Phone

If you can’t access your email, you can retrieve your password using the same phone number used during JAMB registration:

Step-by-Step:

1. Open your phone’s SMS app

2. Compose: PASSWORD [email protected]

3. Send to 55019 or 66019 from the SIM you used for JAMB registration

4. Wait for a reply SMS containing your new or temporary password

5. Use this password to log into the JAMB portal

Note: Make sure you have at least ₦50 airtime.

Locate in Confirmation Email or Registration Printout

If you still have the registration slip or confirmation email:

• Check the email from JAMB that confirmed your profile creation — your password may be in it

• If you’re lucky, your email and password are stored there

Visit a JAMB CBT Centre for Help

If none of the above works:

1. Go to a JAMB-accredited CBT Centre or JAMB State/Zonal Office

2. Bring an ID card (e.g. school ID, NIN slip), your full name, and any details you remember (like email or phone number)

3. Ask them to help retrieve or reset your password — they have access to your profile and can assist on site

Requirements for Password Retrieval

To retrieve your password, keep these ready:

What If You Lost Both Email and Phone?

If you no longer have access to both your email and SIM:

• Visit a JAMB CBT Centre with valid ID and full registration details

• Explain your situation; they can help retrieve or reset your password manually

Sometimes speaking with JAMB support via the JAMB support portal can also help—including online reset on their Central Online Support System (COSS)

Example Scenarios of Password Recovery

• Example 1: Ada forgot her password but still has her email…
  She resets it via the portal, checks her inbox, resets successfully.

• Example 2: Tunde lost email and password…
  He sends SMS: PASSWORD [email protected] from his registered SIM—he gets a reset password instantly.

• Example 3: Chika lost everything…
  Goes to JAMB CBT Centre, presents ID, recovers profile and resets password—admits smoothly.

Pros and Cons of Each Method

How to Avoid Losing Your JAMB Password Again

• Write down your password safely

• Save it in secure apps or note bookings

• Email it to yourself or parent

• Screenshot login info and store offline

• Don’t register using cyber café email you can lose

• Always use your personal email and phone

Summary Table

Conclusion

Retrieving your JAMB admission portal password is simpler than it seems. You can:

• Reset via JAMB portal using your registered email and DOB

• Retrieve via SMS if you have your registered SIM

• Look in your confirmation email or printout

• Seek help at a JAMB CBT Centre if all else fails

Keep your credentials safe—taking these steps will ensure your admission process for 2025/2026 runs smoothly.