JAMB Change of Course: Fee, Eligibility and Correction Steps
Summary
How to process JAMB change of course correctly: fees, portal workflow, required checks, and deadline guidance.
JAMB change of course allows candidates to correct or adjust course and institution choices when necessary. This can help align your application with your UTME score, O'Level status, and admission realities, but it must be done through official channels.
What is JAMB Change of Course?
JAMB change of course is a correction service that lets candidates modify previously selected course options (and sometimes institution choices) after registration. It is processed through JAMB e-Facility and approved service channels.
Requirements/Key Information
- Official fee structure: JAMB payment details list correction of data at N2,500 plus additional service charges (e.g., CBT/bank handling components).
- Portal access: Use https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/ only.
- Eligibility timing: Correction windows are announced per cycle and may close before some institutions finish screening.
- Course fit matters: Your new course must match your subject combination and O'Level requirements.
- Institution policy: Some schools issue separate internal guidance for applicants changing to less competitive programmes.
Step-by-Step Procedure
Step 1: Confirm your new course requirements
- Check UTME subject combination and O'Level requirements for the new course.
- Verify that your score profile is realistic for the target programme.
Step 2: Sign in to JAMB e-Facility
- Open https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/.
- Choose the correction of data option and select course/institution correction.
Step 3: Make payment and submit correction
- Pay only through official channels linked in e-Facility.
- Carefully select the new course and institution details before final submission.
Step 4: Print evidence and monitor processing
- Print correction slip immediately after submission.
- Track your admission status via JAMB e-Facility (CAPS) and institution portals.
Important Notes
Do not submit multiple random corrections. Repeated changes without proper planning can create confusion during screening. Complete corrections early and keep all printouts for reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is JAMB change of course?
JAMB payment information lists N2,500 for correction of data, with additional service handling charges depending on processing channel.
Can I change only course without changing institution?
Yes, where the portal option allows it. Review the correction category carefully before payment.
Can I do correction after admission offers start?
It depends on whether the correction window is still open and your institution policy. Early correction is safer.
Where do I verify official charges and updates?
Use https://www.jamb.gov.ng/payment-Services and https://www.jamb.gov.ng/FAQ.