Did you score lower than expected, change your mind about your course, or discover that another university may be a better option for you?
You may be able to change your JAMB course or institution for the 2026/2027 admission process.
JAMB provides a Correction of Data – Institution/Course service for candidates who need to change these choices. However, changing your JAMB details does not automatically guarantee admission into the new course or institution. You still need to meet the institution's admission requirements and follow its screening process.
## Why Do Students Change Their JAMB Course or Institution?
There are several reasons a candidate may want to make a change, including:
● Their UTME score is not competitive enough for their original course.
● They discovered that they do not meet the subject requirements for the course.
● They want to choose a different course.
● They want to apply to another university, polytechnic or other tertiary institution.
● Their original institution has a higher requirement than expected.
● They made an error when selecting their course or institution during registration.
Before making a change, however, take time to confirm that your new choice is actually suitable for your score, O'Level results and UTME subject combination.
## Can You Change Your JAMB Course or Institution?
Yes. JAMB lists Institution/Course under its Correction of Data services. The current JAMB payment and services page lists the fee for this correction at ₦2,500, with a ₦100 CBT service charge. JAMB also lists a ₦100 service charge for printing/correction of data/uploading of documents.
Fees and procedures can change, so candidates should confirm the current amount and instructions on JAMB's official platform before making payment.
## How to Change Your JAMB Course or Institution
The process is handled through JAMB's approved channels.
## Step 1: Decide what you want to change
First determine whether you want to change:
● Your course
● Your institution
● Or both
Do not make the change simply because another course sounds popular. Check whether you are eligible for the new programme.
## Step 2: Check the requirements for your new course
Before paying for a change, check:
○ Your JAMB score
○ Your UTME subject combination
○ Your O'Level subjects and grades
○ The institution's admission requirements
○ The programme's specific requirements
JAMB's eligibility system can help candidates check institutions, programmes, O'Level requirements and UTME subject combinations.
## Step 3: Use an approved JAMB channel
Go through an approved JAMB process/CBT centre for the correction.
Avoid giving your JAMB profile details or payment information to random people who claim they can change your course or institution for you.
JAMB warns candidates that they are responsible for keeping their profile and security information safe.
## Step 4: Pay the required fee
JAMB currently lists ₦2,500 for Correction of Data – Institution/Course, plus the applicable CBT service charge.
Always confirm the current charges before payment because JAMB can update its fees or procedures.
## Step 5: Select your new course or institution
Provide the correct new choice through the approved process.
Check the information carefully before completing the transaction.
## Step 6: Confirm that the change reflects
After completing the process, check your JAMB profile and make sure the new course or institution is correctly reflected.
This is important because there can be situations where a candidate's JAMB information and a school's portal do not immediately appear to match.
JAMB's support system contains recent cases involving candidates whose changes were reflected on JAMB but were not yet showing correctly on an institution's portal.
If there is a problem, contact JAMB through its official support channels rather than paying an unofficial agent to "fix" it.
## What Should You Check Before Changing Your Course?
Changing your course simply because your score is low can create another problem if you do not meet the requirements for the new course.
Before changing, check these four things:
## 1. Your JAMB score
Find out whether your score is competitive enough for the new programme and institution.
Remember that the national minimum score is not necessarily the score required by a particular university or programme.
## 2. Your UTME subject combination
Your original UTME subjects may not be suitable for every course.
For example, changing from one programme to another without checking the required UTME subjects could make you ineligible.
## 3. Your O'Level results
Check whether you have the required credits in the appropriate subjects.
## 4. The institution's requirements
Universities and other tertiary institutions can have their own admission and screening requirements.
Do not assume that because JAMB allows the change, the institution must accept you.
## Can You Change Both Course and Institution?
Yes, the JAMB Correction of Data service covers Institution/Course, meaning candidates may make the relevant correction where the service is available to them.
However, changing both at once makes it even more important to verify your new choices carefully before proceeding.
Your new institution must also recognize your updated JAMB choice for its admission process.
## What Happens After Changing Your Institution?
Changing your JAMB institution does not automatically complete your admission application.
You may still need to:
● Register for the institution's Post-UTME or screening exercise.
● Upload or submit required documents.
● Meet the institution's minimum score.
● Meet the course requirements.
● Monitor your admission status.
● Check JAMB CAPS when necessary.
For example, if you change your institution to a university that is currently accepting Post-UTME applications, you should check that university's official admission portal to determine whether you are eligible to apply.
## Can You Change Your Course After Seeing Your JAMB Score?
Yes, candidates may use the relevant JAMB correction service where available.
This is one reason students should not rush into making admission decisions immediately after seeing their score.
First compare your score with:
1..Your preferred course
2. Your preferred institution
3 .The institution's requirements
4. Your UTME subjects
5. Your O'Level results
Then decide whether a change is actually necessary.
## Important: Do Not Register for JAMB Again
If you made an error in your existing UTME registration, do not simply create another application to replace it.
JAMB's 2026 registration guidance states that candidates are not permitted to submit another registration to correct an error and should instead seek correction from the Board.
Creating another registration can create serious complications.
## Common Mistakes to Avoid
## Choosing a course without checking the subject combination
Your JAMB score alone does not determine eligibility.
## Assuming 150 means you can study any course
The national minimum is not an automatic admission score for every programme.
## Changing institution without checking Post-UTME
Your new institution may have already closed its screening application or may have additional requirements.
## Using unofficial agents
Do not hand your JAMB password, profile information or security details to strangers.
## Not checking that the change reflected
Always confirm your updated information after completing the process.
## Final Advice
Changing your JAMB course or institution can be useful when your original choice is no longer suitable, but it should not be treated as a shortcut to admission.
Before making the change, check your score, UTME subjects, O'Level results and the new institution's requirements.
Most importantly, verify your information through JAMB and the official website of your chosen institution.
A good admission decision is not simply about finding a course that accepts your score. It is about finding a course and institution where your score, subjects, qualifications and admission requirements all match.
Always confirm current fees, deadlines and procedures directly with JAMB before making a payment or changing your details.
