JAMB Change Of Course/Institution Correction Guide

This post is a guide for those JAMB candidates who are interested in how to effect corrections or fill the JAMB change of course/Institution form.

Have you wrongly made some mistakes while filling JAMB form online? Are you aware that you can now make corrections on the following categories below?

JAMB candidates can now make corrections for the following underlisted categories:-

• Correction of Name
• Gender
• State/LGA of Origin
• Choices of Institution/Courses and
• Date Of Birth

JAMB Change Of Course/Institution Procedures

So, if you have decided to make correction of data concerning your course and institution for some reasons, you will need to fill in JAMB form and follow these instructions.

This is the guide according to jamb.org.ng:

• If you have never registered on this website, you will need to sign up;
• If you are a registered user, just log in (use e-mail and password);
• When you see JAMB website available services, opt for Correction of DATA;
• Choose JAMB change of course/institution;
• After this you can see and get Transaction ID (in a bold red font);
• You will need to pay for an opportunity to fill in change of university form;
• You may pay immediately with your card, or pay in some ATM. If you choose the latter, you need to provide your Transaction ID;
• If you want to pay on the website, enter your card details and make payment;
• If it is successful, you will see the following options – Year of Exam and JAMB Registration Number;
• When you have entered this data, you will see new options for Preferred course/Institution;
• After submitting all the changes, JAMB change of course form will close;
• If your changes are approved, they will update quickly.

Please Note: JAMB change of course/institution can only be done once and you can only change to a course relating to your UTME Subject combination.

To know if the course you want to change to aligns with your UTME subject combination, Click Here.

Candidates should also note that changes for Course/Institution, Names, Date of Birth, Gender, State/LGA of Origin are N2,500 (two thousand five hundred naira only).

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I still change my course on JAMB portal?
JAMB 2026 students will only be able to apply for Change of Course in JAMB immediately after the release of the results. This means, after the 2026 JAMB UTME you will be able to change your old course to a new one on JAMB Portal.

What is the deadline for change of institution?
Usually, there is no set date by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board as the closing date for change of courses or change of institutions.

How much does it cost to change course and institution?
The Change of Course/Institution is N2,500 (two thousand five hundred naira only). Payment can be done online using your cards, simply login to your jamb profile and follow the procedure outlined here.

How do I know if my JAMB change of course was successful?
How do I know if my JAMB change of Institution was successful? To confirm if your JAMB Change of Institution was successful, simply login to your JAMB Profile using your Username and Password @https://portal.jamb.gov.ng/efacility_/, Click on Check admission status and then access my JAMB CAPS.

How many times does JAMB allow change of institution?
JAMB allows two-time changes to be made to a candidate’s institutions and/or courses. However, there is more to know regards this. Let’s read to the end to get how things may work or otherwise. Recommended: Do I Need NIN for Change of Institutions/Courses, Data?

How long does it take for JAMB to approve change of institution?
It would take a few days to about a week for your changes on the JAMB portal to reflect on your profile and register for the Post UTME screening. The good news is that Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education in Nigeria would always ensure that all students can register for their screening exercise.

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