The Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) change of institution or course form is an application for students to make these changes after the JAMB exam.
In simple terms, it means you can change the school you applied to or the course you chose during your UTME registration. For example, you can decide to apply to change from Medicine and Surgery at UNILAG to Microbiology at LAUTECH.
At this point, I would like to inform you that the changes can be made online or in person at an accredited JAMB CBT centre. The cost is three thousand five hundred naira only (₦3,500).
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JAMB Change of Institution & Course
Here is a detailed procedure on how you can change your course or institution on the JAMB portal;
Online Method
How to change course and institution through the JAMB e-Facility Portal
- Log in to the portal
Use your email address and password to sign into your JAMB profile. If you are a new user, you will need to create a profile first.
- Navigate to “Correction of Data”
On your dashboard, locate and click on “Correction of Data.”
- Select “Course/Institution”
From the options, choose “Course/Institution” and select your exam year.
- Search Details
Enter your JAMB registration number and click “Search Details.”
- Make Payment
A transaction ID will be generated. Choose a preferred payment gateway (like Remita), fill in your card details, and proceed to make the payment of ₦2,500 (this is the official JAMB fee, excluding any service charges).
- Confirm and Continue
After successful payment, you’ll receive a confirmation with a transaction ID via email or SMS. Click “Continue.”
- Enter Details Again
Provide your exam year and JAMB registration number once more.
- Select New Choices
New options for preferred course/institution and second choices will appear (options available will be based on availability).
- Submit
Click “Submit” to complete your application.
- Processing
JAMB will process your request, and if approved, your details will be updated.
Accredited CBT Centre or JAMB Office
- Locate a Centre: Visit any JAMB-accredited CBT centre or a JAMB office.
- Provide Details: Go with your JAMB profile code and registration details.
- Request Form: Ask for the JAMB Change of Data form.
- Make Payment: You will pay the standard ₦2,500 fee plus an additional service charge (usually between ₦200 to ₦1,000) to the CBT centre.
- Choose Correction: Inform them that you want to change your institution, course, or both.
- Fill and Submit: Carefully fill out the form with your new choices.
- Thumbprint: You will be required to thumbprint for verification of your identity.
- Processing: A JAMB official will process the update through the JAMB CAPS portal.
- Confirmation: You will receive a printout confirming that your change has been completed.
Reasons for Change of Institution/Course
- Low UTME Score: Your score might not meet the cut-off mark for your initial choice of institution or a highly competitive course (e.g., Medicine, Law). Changing to a less competitive institution or course can increase your admission chances.
- Incomplete O’level Results: If you have deficiencies in required subjects for your initial course, you might need to change to a course with different O’level requirements.
- Mistakes During Registration: Errors made during the initial registration can be corrected.
- Change in Career Goals: You might discover that another institution offers a better program for your desired course of study.
- Other Factors: This could include financial considerations, a change in geographical location, parental suggestions, etc.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the JAMB Change of Institution and Course process provides a vital opportunity for candidates to make necessary changes after the UTME examination.
Let me know if you have any questions or need further clarification. I would love to hear from you.
Please sir, can I get phamacy with 267 in Delsu abraka?
Henry, your chances are slim. But, with a high Post UTME score, you may be able to reach the cut-off mark.
Let me know if you have further questions.