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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
Sign in to the candidate's JAMB profile and open Correction of Data, then choose Course/Institution. Then review the generated transaction and candidate information before making the official JAMB service payment.
A physical/assisted step may still apply
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Sign in to the candidate's JAMB profile and open Correction of Data, then choose Course/Institution.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use JAMB's official e-Facility/support route and keep the unique SIM, profile code, e-PIN or registration number relevant to the problem.
View agency guidance →Only authorised routes. We never present an unofficial agent, cybercafé or third-party payment page as an alternative unless the responsible agency authorises it.
Documents, details and prerequisites you need
This is the complete pre-start checklist from the verified guide. Each item below explains what it is for, where it enters the process and whether the official source actually specifies an original, copy or upload.
JAMB profile login and registration number for the candidate
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the exact registered entity or application record.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Sign in to the candidate's JAMB profile and open Correction of Data, then choose Course/Institution.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
The new course and/or institution choices that are still available and suitable for the candidate
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Sign in to the candidate's JAMB profile and open Correction of Data, then choose Course/Institution.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Official JAMB payment for the Correction of Data service
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Sign in to the candidate's JAMB profile and open Correction of Data, then choose Course/Institution.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow the process in order. Each step also shows what to have ready, what to check before continuing and what evidence to keep. Where the agency does not publish an extra requirement, this guide does not invent one.
Sign in to the candidate's JAMB profile and open Correction of Data, then choose Course/Institution.
- JAMB profile login and registration number for the candidate
- The new course and/or institution choices that are still available and suitable for the candidate
- Official JAMB payment for the Correction of Data service
Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
Review the generated transaction and candidate information before making the official JAMB service payment.
- JAMB profile login and registration number for the candidate
- Official JAMB payment for the Correction of Data service
- The new course and/or institution choices that are still available and suitable for the candidate
Confirm the service, applicant/entity details and amount on the official payment screen before paying. Do not continue from an unsolicited payment link.
Keep the official receipt, payment reference or transaction ID.
Select the new institution and/or course choice and confirm that the intended change is entered in the correct choice position.
- The new course and/or institution choices that are still available and suitable for the candidate
- Official JAMB payment for the Correction of Data service
Make sure the displayed record is the correct person/entity and that the information matches the evidence you are using.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Submit the correction through the JAMB route and keep the transaction receipt or confirmation.
- Official JAMB payment for the Correction of Data service
- JAMB profile login and registration number for the candidate
Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
Check the JAMB profile after processing and confirm that the new choice is reflected before relying on it for a school's screening or admission process.
- JAMB profile login and registration number for the candidate
- The new course and/or institution choices that are still available and suitable for the candidate
- Official JAMB payment for the Correction of Data service
Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the registration/profile reference, the unique SIM and any e-PIN or printed slip produced by JAMB.
Check the JAMB profile after processing and confirm that the new choice is reflected before relying on it for a school's screening or admission process.
JAMB says the service opens after release of official UTME results and remains available until the final institution admission cut-off date.
Use JAMB's official e-Facility/support route and keep the unique SIM, profile code, e-PIN or registration number relevant to the problem.
Quick answers about JAMB change of course/institution
Direct answers to the questions people commonly search for, using the same verified fee, requirements, route and timeline shown in this guide.
How much does JAMB change of course/institution cost in 2026?
₦2,500 JAMB service fee — JAMB's post-registration e-Facility currently lists ₦2,500 for Change of Course/Institution, with payment processed through the official JAMB route.
What do I need for JAMB change of course/institution?
The current verified checklist includes JAMB profile login and registration number for the candidate, The new course and/or institution choices that are still available and suitable for the candidate, and Official JAMB payment for the Correction of Data service. Open the requirements section below for the complete list and any service-specific evidence.
Can I do JAMB change of course/institution online?
Mostly online. Sign in to the candidate's JAMB profile and open Correction of Data, then choose Course/Institution. Then review the generated transaction and candidate information before making the official JAMB service payment. The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Sign in to the candidate's JAMB profile and open Correction of Data, then choose Course/Institution.
How long does JAMB change of course/institution take?
JAMB says the service opens after release of official UTME results and remains available until the final institution admission cut-off date.
Where do I start JAMB change of course/institution?
Sign in to the candidate's JAMB profile and open Correction of Data, then choose Course/Institution. Then review the generated transaction and candidate information before making the official JAMB service payment.
Important notes
- JAMB says candidates can change first through fourth choice institutions during the service window.
- A JAMB change can take time to appear on a university's separate portal; if JAMB is correct but the school is not, contact the institution or JAMB support rather than paying another unofficial agent.
- Course and institution changes remain subject to admission requirements and available programmes.
Common questions
These answers are generated from the verified requirements, route, fee, timeline and official-source notes for this specific service.
What should I prepare before I start?
Prepare before you begin by gathering every item below. The detailed checklist above explains why each one is needed, where it is used, and whether the official source specifies an original, copy or upload.
- JAMB profile login and registration number for the candidate — Identity / account detail
- The new course and/or institution choices that are still available and suitable for the candidate — Eligibility / prerequisite
- Official JAMB payment for the Correction of Data service — Payment / transaction evidence
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Sign in to the candidate's JAMB profile and open Correction of Data, then choose Course/Institution. Then review the generated transaction and candidate information before making the official JAMB service payment.
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Sign in to the candidate's JAMB profile and open Correction of Data, then choose Course/Institution.
How much does this service cost?
₦2,500 JAMB service fee — JAMB's post-registration e-Facility currently lists ₦2,500 for Change of Course/Institution, with payment processed through the official JAMB route.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
JAMB says the service opens after release of official UTME results and remains available until the final institution admission cut-off date.
Processing can still take longer where identity checks, document corrections, payment confirmation or manual review are required.
What happens after I submit or complete the main step?
Keep the evidence for JAMB change of course/institution: Keep the registration/profile reference, the unique SIM and any e-PIN or printed slip produced by JAMB.
Complete the final published step: Check the JAMB profile after processing and confirm that the new choice is reflected before relying on it for a school's screening or admission process.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use JAMB's official e-Facility/support route and keep the unique SIM, profile code, e-PIN or registration number relevant to the problem.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- JAMB says candidates can change first through fourth choice institutions during the service window.
- A JAMB change can take time to appear on a university's separate portal; if JAMB is correct but the school is not, contact the institution or JAMB support rather than paying another unofficial agent.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-10-01. The official government or agency sources used to verify it are listed directly below this section.
Where an agency changes a fee, deadline or procedure, the official source takes priority over this independent guide.
Is MyNigeriaGuide the government website for this service?
No. MyNigeriaGuide is an independent information service. Applications, payments, approvals and final decisions remain with the responsible government agency.
Official sources
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