JAMB Change of Course & Institution | Data Correction Guideline For 2026/2027

JAMB Change of course or Institution is a program designed by the management of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to enable candidates who wish to switch to another course that is entirely different from the one they applied originally during JAMB Registration. So likewise to the Institution.

For example, a candidate who initially selected a university but later decides to apply to a polytechnic may request a change of institution. Another candidate may retain the same institution but select a different course, provided the preferred course is available and the candidate meets its admission requirements.

Reasons  for Jamb Change of Course or Institution

The reason why so many candidates do change course or institution is because

• It helps candidates who had a low JAMB score that is not up to the institution’s Jamb cut-off mark, he/she applied for at the initial time to change to another Institution that can accept the low Jamb cut-off mark.
• It helps the candidate to change their course in case they make mistake during the early registration of putting the wrong course which the institution is not offering.
• It enables the candidate to re-think making a correction on either the institution competition, Course not offered in the institution, wrong subject combination, etc.

What Can I correct in Jamb Profile and How Many Times Can I Make Corrections?

• Names Correction (Correction can only be done thrice)
• Date of Birth Correction (Correction can only be done thrice)
• Passport Correction (Correction can only be done thrice)
• Gender Correction (Correction can only be done thrice)
• State/LGA Correction (Correction can only be done thrice)
• Profile Correction (Correction can only be done thrice)
• Choice of Institution/Course Correction (Correction can only be done thrice with separate payments)

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JAMB Change of Course & Institution / Data Correction Guideline for 2026/2027

• Log in to your JAMB Profile/Account using your Username and Password.

If you are a new user you shall be required to create a profile via the Sign Up (New User) Page, you will provide your valid email address, surname, first name, Mobile No, State and LGA of Origin and password, then click on the Sign-Up button. Each candidate is entitled to only one profile.

• Click on ‘Registration (2026 only)’ from the list of services on the left side.

After successful login on the left-hand side of the portal, locate the Registration Button and click on it, then select UTME Data Correction From the drop-down menu.

For Direct Entry Students: Locate the Direct Entry Data Correction Page at the left-hand side of the JAMB e-Facility page and select the data to correct.

NOTE: [You can only perform Gender Correction, State/LGA Correction, and Choice of Institution/Course Correction via this section] Others such as Names Correction, Date of Birth, Passport Photograph Correction, and UTME Subjects can be corrected via the Application for Correction Of Data Link still at the left-hand side of the portal too.

• Then click on proceed to payment Page

The next page to be displayed after following step 2 is the payment page. Payment will be done online via the Remitta Platform with your Master Card, Visa, Or Verve Card, so get it ready and click on the Make Payment Button.

• You will be redirected to the JAMB Payment Confirmation Page. Please review and Click The Continue To Payment Button To Make a Payment.

• The Next page to be opened is the JAMB e-Facility Payment Notification Page. Just Proceed to the next step by clicking on the Pay Now Button.

• You will now be redirected to the Remitta Payment Page. This Page might be slow in loading, Do not Refresh, and please make sure you have a strong and stable network if not you will have to start the process all over from Step 1 again when the page fails to load.

• Once it loads you will be required to Input Your Full Name [i.e The Full Name On Your Debit Card], Select Your Payment Method and fill in your Debit Card Details without any mistakes. Click the Submit Button to move on

• Wait for the Remitta Page to Connect to the Payment Gateway to confirm your Card Details and Charge your account, The Process should not take up to 5Seconds

• You will be redirected next to your Bank Payment Confirmation Page. Please follow the instructions there, I Am currently Using the Diamond Bank Visa Card so all I need to do is just input my 4-digit Internet I-pin, Other Banks might send a confirmation SMS to your Mobile Number. Once successfully verified

• Once You are done with the online payment you will be redirected to the JAMB e-Facility Page which will now Display your Transaction as Approved. Click on the Continue Button.

• Now you can now successfully correct the changes you need on the UTME/DE Data Correction Page, Just Tick on the Icon or Box you wish to make changes and allow it to load. As for me, I selected Change of Course/Institution

• Make the desired changes of your choice and click on the Save Changes Button to Print Out Your Slip. Please if you are using IDM on your Computer make sure you set it to intercept all downloads before beginning or else it might fail to catch the download.

• After Saving Changes and you still cant Print out the Slip don’t worry Just Follow Step 2 again to see the Re-Print Button to download again.

• Your Printed Slip Should Look like the sample below for Change Of Course/Institution Students:

JAMB Change of Course and Institution reflects or appears immediately after it is done. I have heard a lot of people complaining that they have changed institutions or courses for almost some time now but they have not seen the changes or it has not been reflected in the new school they applied to.

The truth is that the picture shown above is a practical example of a student who makes her changes in the Institution and it reflects immediately, so if you make your own changes it reflects immediately so be wise.

Can I Change My Institution Without Changing My Course?

Yes. You can request a change of institution without necessarily changing your course, provided the institution and course combination are available for selection on the JAMB portal.

Before submitting the request, check that the new institution offers your chosen course and that you meet its admission requirements.

Can I Change My Course Without Changing My Institution?

Yes. You can request a different course while retaining your institution, provided the institution offers the new course and the option is available on your JAMB profile.

Check the institution’s admission requirements before making the change. A course may have a different UTME subject combination or O’Level requirement from the one you originally selected.

Can I Change My First, Second, Third or Fourth Choice Institution?

JAMB’s official support information states that candidates may request changes to their first, second, third and fourth choice institutions through an accredited JAMB CBT centre, subject to the applicable payment and admission conditions.

The choices available to you will depend on the options provided by JAMB. Check your profile and the institution’s admission notice before making a selection.

Can I Change My Course or Institution After Writing JAMB?

Yes. JAMB’s official guidance allows candidates to request a change after the release of the official UTME results. The opportunity remains subject to the final admission cut-off date of the institution.

Do not confuse this with the rule against changing choices after completing the initial UTME registration. The post-result Correction of Data service is a separate process.

Why Is My JAMB Change of Institution Not Reflecting?

If you have completed a change of institution or course but the new details are not showing on your preferred institution’s admission portal, it may be because the institution has not yet updated its admission records with the latest JAMB information.

JAMB’s support guidance explains that institutions may need to download updated candidate information from the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).

What should you do?

• Confirm that your JAMB transaction was successful.
• Check your updated course and institution details on your JAMB profile.
• Check your CAPS information where applicable.
• Give the institution time to update its records.
• Contact the institution’s admission office if the change remains missing.
• If the JAMB portal itself shows an error, raise a complaint through JAMB’s official support channel.

Do not pay for the same correction again simply because the institution’s portal has not updated.

How Do I Print My JAMB Change of Course or Institution Slip?

After completing your request, check your JAMB e-Facility profile for the updated details and any available print or reprint option.

Download or print the updated record for your personal reference. If you cannot find the updated information, check your transaction status first and contact JAMB support if necessary.

What Is the Closing Date for JAMB Change of Course and Institution?

There is no single closing date that candidates should assume applies to every institution. JAMB’s support guidance states that the change service is available after the official UTME results are released until the final admission cut-off date of the institution.

Your preferred institution may stop considering candidates for admission before another institution does. Check the institution’s official admission announcements and do not rely on an old closing date published for a previous admission session.

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for the change of course/institution has not been announced by JAMB. We shall let you know if this happens or open this page now JAMB Change of Courses / Institution Closes once Admission.

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