JAMB Change of Course and Institution 2025 Now Open: Complete Guide and Requirements

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially opened the change of course and institution portal for the 2025 UTME cycle. Candidates who want to modify their initial choices can now do so at accredited CBT centres or JAMB offices nationwide.

How to Change Your Course or Institution

Step 1: Visit an Accredited Centre

• Go to any JAMB accredited CBT centre or JAMB state office
• Bring your JAMB registration details and valid ID

Step 2: Log Into Your JAMB Profile

• The centre will help you access your JAMB profile
• Verify your current course and institution choices

Step 3: Select New Course/Institution

• Choose your new course and/or institution from available options
• Confirm the change before submitting

Step 4: Make Payment

• Pay approximately ₦3,500 plus service charges to the CBT centre
• Collect your payment receipt
• Print confirmation of your new choice

Important Requirements Before Changing

CRITICAL: Verify Eligibility First!

Before paying for any change, confirm that:

1. You Meet the New Course Requirements

• Check the JAMB brochure for required UTME subject combination
• Ensure you wrote the correct subjects in UTME for your new course
• Example: Can't change to Medicine if you didn't write Chemistry in UTME

2. You Meet O'Level Requirements

• Verify your O'Level subjects match the new course requirements
• Example: Engineering needs Physics, Chemistry, Math - can't change to Engineering without these

3. The Institution Accepts Your Score

• Check if your UTME score meets the institution's cut-off mark
• Research typical cut-offs for your desired course at that institution
• Don't change to institutions where your score is too low

4. The Course is Available

• Confirm the institution offers the course you want
• Check that the program has available admission slots

Change of Course vs Change of Institution

Change of Course (Same Institution)

Switching to a different program within your current choice institution:

• Easier than changing institutions
• Still requires meeting the new course's UTME and O'Level subject requirements
• Example: Changing from Economics to Accounting at same university

Change of Institution (Same or Different Course)

Moving to a completely different institution:

• Can change both institution and course simultaneously
• New institution must have selected you're eligible
• Example: Moving from University A to University B

Cost Breakdown

• JAMB Fee: Approximately ₦3,500
• Service Charge: Varies by CBT centre (typically ₦500-₦1,000)
• Total: Around ₦4,000-₦4,500

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Changing Without Research

Don't pay for a change before verifying you meet all requirements. The fee is non-refundable even if your new choice rejects you.

2. Wrong Subject Combination

If you didn't write the required UTME subjects for your new course, the change is useless. You'll be disqualified during screening.

3. Unrealistic Institution Choice

Changing to UNILAG Medicine with a JAMB score of 180 is pointless. Be realistic about your chances based on your score.

4. Last-Minute Changes

Don't wait until the portal is about to close. Make your change early to avoid technical issues and have time to fix any problems.

Strategic Change Advice

When Change Makes Sense

• Your score significantly exceeds your current choice's cut-off (you can aim higher)
• Your current choice typically has very high cut-offs you're unlikely to meet
• You discovered a better program match for your career goals
• Family or financial circumstances changed

When to Keep Your Original Choice

• Your score meets your current institution's typical requirements
• Changing would risk subject combination problems
• You're already well-positioned at your current choice
• Limited time left and you haven't researched alternatives thoroughly

How to Get Community Feedback

If unsure whether to change, consider sharing:

• Your current JAMB choice (institution and course)
• Your intended change (new institution and/or course)
• Your UTME score
• Your O'Level subjects and grades
• Your reason for wanting to change

Experienced students and education advisors can provide guidance on whether your proposed change is wise.

Portal Deadline

JAMB typically keeps the change portal open for a limited period. While the specific closing date wasn't mentioned in this announcement, historically the window lasts 2-4 weeks.

Action Required: Don't delay. Visit jamb.gov.ng or call JAMB customer service to confirm the exact deadline for 2025.

Official JAMB Resources

• Website: jamb.gov.ng
• JAMB Brochure: Download from JAMB website for course requirements
• Customer Service: Available at JAMB state offices

Source: Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) via MySchool.ng