JAMB Change of Institution: Correction of Data

JAMB 2025/2026 Change of Institution: Correction of Data

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JAMB 2025 candidates can now change their choice of institution and also bio data correction on the JAMB E-facility portal. Follow the procedures on this page to learn how to make changes to your JAMB data.

Are you among the candidates who wishes to change their institution or did you make a mistake in your form while registering for the 2025 JAMB UTME? Do not panic, JAMB has made provision for correction of data.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Change of institution allows you to switch from your initially allocated university to a different university of your choice, provided both institutions offer your desired course and have available slots.

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Interestingly, you can still perform this action even after writing the JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Direct entry students can also apply for change of course form.

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This option is available for candidates who:

JAMB Change of Institution Commencement Date

At the moment, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is yet to announce the date for correction of data. We will update this page once the commencement date has been announced. Kindly check back.

Change of Institution Form Cost

It cost about two thousand five hundred naira only (N2500) to change your institution and correct your bio data. JAMB will request for this money once you are about to begin the process.

You can use your ATM card or any payment gateway you may like to pay for this service on JAMB CAPS.

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JAMB 2025 Change of Institution Online Procedures

Visit any JAMB accredited centre nearest to you to start your data correction process. However, you can do this yourself by following the step by step guide below:

  • Visit https://www.jamb.gov.ng/efacility
  • Login with your email and password
  • Navigate to “Registration”
  • Select “UTME Data Correction” or “DE Data Correction”
  • Make a payment of N2500 with your ATM card or select other available payment options
  • Input your registration number to continue
  • Now make changes to your bio data and confirm
  • Submit application and wait for approval

We advise that you apply for your change of institution on time to increase your chances of securing admission at your chosen institution.

Keep copies of your JAMB registration slip, admission letter, current institution’s transcript, and any relevant documents for data correction safe for future reference.

FAQs

specific requirements may vary depending on your choice of course and institution.

Candidates who will partake in the 2025 JAMB UTME or Direct Entry are eligible for change of institution.

No, you cannot change your choice of institution after you have been offered admission.

No, you can only make changes to your bio data once.

Processing times can vary, but you can expect a response within several weeks. JAMB will notify you of the outcome via email and SMS.

JAMB will notify you of the outcome via email and SMS.

JAMB opens portal for change of institution applications annually. Usually after the UTME has been concluded.

JAMB may allow appeals under certain circumstances. Contact their help desk for information on the appeals process.

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