How to do JAMB change of institution in 2024

Every year, JAMB aspirants do make some changes to their JAMB database such as changing their JAMB course, or a JAMB change of institution on their JAMB database due to reasons best known to them.

Reasons that make aspirants want a JAMB change of institution vary. Institutions may be changed if the aspirant decides not to study in the school he applied for initially, or he didn’t meet the cutoff mark of his choice institution, which will make him explore other alternatives to be able to stay in the annual run for admission. 

In this article, we will walk you through the process of changing your choice of institution and share every piece of information you may need to do JAMB change of institution.

Requirements For Changing JAMB Institution

In this move to change your JAMB choice of institution, there are things to note and a fee to be paid.

As of 2024, JAMB charges a service fee of N2,500 for any candidate to purchase the change of institution form.

The other requirements for JAMB change of institution are as follows:

1. JAMB registered Email and password
2. JAMB registration number
3. JAMB profile code

Step by step on how to do Change Of Institution On JAMB Portal 

1. The first step of this process is a visit to the JAMB portal.
2. Log in with your JAMB registered email and password
3. Once you are logged in, you will have access to a catalog of available services to be offered.
4. Locate and click on “Correction Data”.
5. As “Correction Data” is tapped, “Course/Institution” will be revealed.
6. The moment you click on “Course/institution”, the transaction ID will be displayed. This ID will be a reference for whatever you end up doing in this case of course/institution change. It will be shown in red font colour.
7. Click on “Continue” if you wish to make a payment using your debit card and continue the process immediately. 
8. Input your card details as soon as the Interswitch payment page is ready, and click on “Pay”.
9. A copy of your unique transaction ID will be sent to you through SMS and email as soon as payment is completed. The status of the transaction can be seen in the “Payment Section”.
10. Tap on “Continue” button.
11. Once your payment is verified as successful, you will b required to input two details: (a) the Year of exam and (b) JAMB registration number.
12. Once you are done inputting those details, you will progress to viewing options for the preferred choice of institutions and second choices. Options on display will be based on availability.
13. Click on “Submit” to finish the data correction process.
14. Changes will be effected as soon as possible.

Things To Watch Out For Before Choosing A Choice Institution 

1. Ensure that you are applying for a top-ranking university or any other higher institution: Top schools have something called ‘prestige’, which gives them an edge during job intake. By the way, who doesn’t want a top school?
2. Make sure to look up their quality of teaching: You can reach out to staylites (older students) of your choice school, or you can look it up online. There must be a comment somewhere to spur you on or discourage you. Ask about their lecture hall and laboratory condition, access to academic materials, and the professionalism of the lecturers of the school.
3.  The employment rate of the graduates of a school: Why go to a school whose graduates are not considered in the job market? This is a factor to consider.
4.  Certification: It’s also advised that aspirants should look up how recognition or respect their choice of institution’s certificate garners in the country or outside the country.
5. Transcript processing: It is advised that aspirants who have plans of getting their transcripts immediately after graduation should look up their school of choice’s urgency in issuing the transcript. Because not all schools issue transcripts fast enough after the graduation of their students, and this can lead to frustration for graduands who have pressing needs for their transcripts.

NB: The first thing to note as soon as you make up your mind to change your choice of institution is that you cannot make changes to your JAMB database on your devices (PC and mobile phone).

You need to visit a JAMB office or any JAMB accredited centre for this process to be initiated, and for change to be effected on your information.

Frequently asked questions about JAMB change of institution 

Data correction in JAMB is a very important feature, which gives room for updating the status of an aspirant as the need arises. Corrections to be effected on an aspirant’s profile can vary from a change in date of birth to a change of institution.

All these changes are to reflect an aspirant’s accurate data as in cases of trying to effect a change in date of birth or state of origin; data can be changed as a result of the aspirant’s decision to take a fresh direction or of a rethink about his chosen course or a school that offer admission without JAMB. 

Whatever the reason for the change may be, JAMB doesn’t ask many questions if an aspirant satisfies the criteria required for the changes to be effected.

Some data corrections have little chance for further corrections, while some data can be corrected as many times as the aspirants can effect changes. Those changes to your JAMB data start on the JAMB portal.

Good luck.

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