JAMB change of course & institution guideline 2024
For whatever reason, you may need to change your institution or course from what you chose while registering. The good news is that JAMB is flexible enough for you to change your details and choices a few weeks after writing your UTME. You can do JAMB change of course and institution when the window for that is open.
JAMB Change of Data Guideline
This process goes for both change of course and institution, take note of every part and understand what you want to do.
- Log in to your JAMB portal
- Navigate to your dashboard
- Click on the registration (2024) drop-down
From the image above, you will click on the Registration drop-down, and you’ll see the two categories. Click on the 2024 UTME/DE Data Correction
- JAMB correction confirmation
Select your choice of institution and proceed to the payment gateway.
On the Interswitch Payment page, enter your card information and click on the Pay button.
The status of your fee can be displayed in the “My payment section” An SMS and email containing your particular Transaction identification and payment details may be sent to you after the fee. Click on the continue button.
As soon as payment is finished, you will be asked to provide the following:
- Examination year
- JAMB Registration number
After entering the details correctly, new options for Preferred course/Institution and second choices will appear. Options available will be based on availability. Click on the submit button to finish
JAMB will now proceed with your application. If approved, your information might be changed as requested.
Step-by-step instructions by JAMB
- You shall be required to create a profile via the Sign Up (New User) Page if you are a new user. For existing users, simply type in your login details. To create your profile, you will provide your valid email address, surname, first name, Mobile No, State, and LGA of Origin, and password, then click on the Sign-Up button. Each candidate is entitled to only one profile.
- Subsequently, you shall use your email address and password to sign in.
- Once logged in, you will be taken to the landing page where you will see all available services.
- Select “Correction of Data”. This is available on the sidebar or the Home page.
- Once selected, the menu item “Course/Institution” will be revealed. Click this.
- Once you select this service, a transaction ID is generated for this service. This will be displayed on the confirmation page screen.
- Review the details displayed on the Confirmation page. Also, note the transaction ID displayed in bold red font. The transaction ID is useful for all future references concerning the transaction. A copy of this transaction ID will be sent to your registered email address.
- Click on the “Continue” button if you wish to pay with your card immediately. If you wish to use other payment channels like ATM, cash at the bank, or quickteller, please note the transaction ID as it will be required.
- On the Interswitch Payment page, enter your card details and click on the “Pay” button.
- The status of your payment will be displayed in the “My Payment Section”. An SMS and email containing your unique transaction ID and payment status will be sent to you after payment. Click on the “Continue” button.
- Once payment is completed, you will be asked to provide the following:
- a. Year of Exam and
- b. JAMB Registration Number
- After entering the information correctly, new options for Preferred course/Institution and second choices will appear. Options available will be based on availability.
- Click “Submit” to complete your application.
- JAMB will now process your application. If approved, your details will be changed as requested.
Most students don’t have a clear picture of what they want to study in the university even before processing registration and admission. It is advisable to seek out knowledgeable individuals who have passed through this stage and can walk you through it.
The journey towards gaining admission into a tertiary institution isn’t an easy one, so you must be careful in each step you take towards achieving your aim. You need to do your research on the course and institution you will choose to ensure that you have the requirements.
Reasons for JAMB Change of Course/Institution
- Inability to meet the institution cut-off mark: This is the first and common factor that prompts a change of course and institution. During JAMB registration, you will have to choose a 1st choice and 2nd choice for both course and institution. But after seeing your JAMB result, and you probably didn’t meet the tertiary cut-off mark or the course cut-off mark, you may have to change to a course or institution that fits with your result.
- Change of career: Even after passing the cut-off mark for a particular course, a candidate can decide to change their profession based on personal reasons or advice.
- Registering the wrong institution or course: During JAMB registration, mistakes like choosing the wrong institution or course while registering are common. If you’re a victim of this, you can fix it by taking the data correction form.
- Wrong UTME subjects combination: When sitting for the UTME, you are given questions based on the subjects you chose while registering. If you mistakenly put in an error subject, you can change it before or after the examination and it will cause you to change your course because you have written the error examination. For instance, a science student who wants to study medicine will have to write questions based on English, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry but if mistakenly put in for Mathematics instead of Biology, he will have to change his course to fit in the registered UTME subjects
- Increase in tuition fee: if the school chose before increases its fee to what a candidate can’t afford, he or she will have to change to an institution that fits his or her bidding and capacity
Frequently asked questions about JAMB Change of Course
What is JAMB Change of course?
This is a service from JAMB that allows candidates to edit and change their course from one to another. Simply put, you can change from the course you chose while registering to another one. E.g if initially I wished to study civil engineering, but for some reason, I want to change my course of study to building technology, this service can help me achieve it.
What is the cost of a change of institution or course on JAMB?
The cost of changing your institution or course on your JAMB portal is N2,500 (Two Thousand five Hundred Naira)
When will JAMB change of course be out?
JAMB announced the release of JAMB change of course and institution form. This means that you can hurry up and do the needful before it closes by February 2024.
How many days will the change reflect on my portal?
As soon as you have decided to make some changes on your portal, kindly haste up to do it because it takes 24 hours to 7 days before the changes will be made.
Can I change my course or institution before writing UTME?
No. You can only make any adjustments after writing the exam.
How do know if the JAMB change of course or institution was successful?
After paying and filling in all necessary corrections, you will give a printout that will show your previous institution/course to the present institution/course. When you log on to your dashboard, you’ll also see the notification of a change of course/Institution.
What if my institution changes my course of study? What can I do?
Simply accept your admission, go to your JAMB dashboard, and do a change of course. It will reflect immediately.
Can I change course/institution in a cyber cafe?
Yes, you can visit any nearby cyber cafe, tell them your login details and they will help you do the needful.
Can I change my course before admission?
Even before processing your admission, you must change your course to whatever course of study.
Before changing either your institution or course seek out experienced individuals to guide you on the right track. Do you understand?
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