If you just checked your JAMB result and realized you picked the wrong course, don’t panic.
Every year, thousands of Nigerian candidates go through the same thing —
some chose a course because a friend was doing it; others picked based on rumours about “easy admission,”
and a few simply changed their minds after seeing their score.
The good news is JAMB allows you to correct this, and I’m going to walk you through exactly how,
using the current 2026 process, real fees, and the actual portal you’ll use.
No filler, no recycled information — just what you need to do, step by step.
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Why Candidates Change Their Course On JAMB
Before we get into the steps, it helps to understand the common reasons candidates request a change,
because your reason often determines how urgently you should act.
- Low cut-off mark strategy: A candidate scores 210, but Medicine at their chosen school demands 280+. Switching to a related course like Physiology or Nursing with a lower cut-off improves admission chances.
- Genuine change of interest: Some students register in a rush during the JAMB form period and later discover they’re more drawn to another field entirely.
- Institution no longer offers the course: Occasionally, a school stops running a programme, forcing a switch.
- Parental or subject combination issues: A candidate may realize their O’Level subjects don’t match the course requirement, so they switch to something their WAEC or NECO results actually support.
Whatever your reason, the process on the ground is the same, so let’s get into it.
When Does The JAMB Change Of Course Portal Open?
JAMB does not leave this portal open all year.
For the 2026 UTME cycle, JAMB officially activated the Change of Course/Institution service on May 18, 2026,
shortly after result slip printing began.
This window typically stays open for a limited number of weeks, so if you’re reading this during an active UTME cycle,
don’t sit on the decision — the portal can close without a long warning,
especially once CAPS (Central Admissions Processing System) admission activities pick up at your preferred institutions.
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Always check the current status directly on JAMB’s official website at jamb.gov.ng or through the JAMB eFacility portal before you begin,
since dates shift slightly from year to year.
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Step-By-Step: How To Change Your Course On JAMB
Step 1: Log In to Your JAMB eFacility Profile
Go to the official JAMB eFacility portal at efacility.jamb.gov.ng and log in using the email and password you used during your original UTME registration.
Do not use any third-party website that promises to do this for you.
some of these sites exist purely to collect your JAMB registration number and personal details.
Step 2: Locate “Correction of Data”
Once you’re on your dashboard, click on the “Correction of Data” tab.
Depending on the portal update for that year, you’ll see an option labelled either
“Change of Course/Institution” or a similar correction service. Select it.
Step 3: Choose the Course/Institution Option
From the dropdown menu, select the specific service — Change of Course, Change of Institution,
or both, since JAMB allows you to modify course and institution in the same transaction if needed.
Step 4: Generate Your Invoice and Pay the Fee
JAMB will generate a payment invoice.
As of the 2026 cycle, the correction fee has been ₦3,500, though some
accredited CBT centres add a small service charge on top of this if you process it physically at their office.
Pay only through the official portal or an accredited centre — never send money to an individual claiming to
“sort it” for you on WhatsApp or Telegram.
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Step 5: Select Your New Course (and Institution, if Applicable)
After payment is confirmed, new fields will open up showing available courses.
Choose carefully.
This is the point where most people make an avoidable mistake — more on that below.
Step 6: Review and Submit
Before you click submit, double-check every detail: course name,
institution, and your bio-data on the same page.
Once submitted, JAMB updates your profile, and in most cases, this reflects almost immediately.
Occasionally, it can take a few hours to sync fully with CAPS.
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Step 7: Visit an Accredited CBT Centre if Required
JAMB officially recommends that candidates complete this process physically at an accredited CBT
centre rather than purely online from home, because some corrections require biometric (thumbprint) verification,
and self-processing from a personal phone or laptop has, in several reported cases,
led to synchronisation errors where the new course fails to reflect properly on CAPS.
If that happens, you may have to repeat and pay the fee again.
Walking into a JAMB-accredited centre with your original registration
slip and letting an operator handle the final step reduces this risk significantly.
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Before You Change Your Course, Check These Things
Changing your course isn’t just a formality
— it affects your entire admission process. Confirm the following first:
- Match your UTME subjects to the new course. If your new course requires Biology and you didn’t sit for it in UTME, no institution will admit you regardless of your score.
- Check the O’Level requirement. Use the JAMB brochure (available inside the eFacility portal) to confirm your WAEC/NECO subjects meet the new course’s requirement.
- Compare your score to realistic cut-off marks. A course with a lower institutional cut-off genuinely improves your chances, but don’t switch into something you have zero interest in just because it’s “easier” — you’ll be studying it for 4 to 6 years.
- Confirm the course is still available at your chosen institution. Some universities restrict certain competitive courses (like Medicine or Law) from accepting late changes altogether.WHAT IF YOUR BLOG MADE ₦500K+/MONTH? 👀💰
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Processing everything from home without confirming it is reflected. Always recheck your JAMB profile a day later to confirm the change actually shows.
- Using an agent or “JAMB runs” account instead of your own eFacility login. This has led to cases of candidates losing access to their own profile entirely.
- Changing course without checking O’Level subject requirements. A perfect UTME score means nothing if your WAEC subjects don’t support the new course.
- Waiting until the portal is almost closing. CBT centres get congested in the final days, and some candidates miss the window simply because they didn’t plan.
Conclusion:
Changing your course on JAMB isn’t complicated once you know the actual steps
— log in to eFacility, select Correction of Data, pay the ₦3,500 fee,
choose your new course carefully, and confirm it reflects. What matters most is doing your homework first:
Check your subjects, check the cut-off mark, and act while the portal is open.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much does it cost to change course on JAMB?
As of the 2026 UTME cycle, the official correction fee is ₦3,500, paid through the JAMB eFacility portal.
Some CBT centres add their own service charge if you process the change physically at their office, so ask before you pay.
2. Can I change my course more than once?
Yes.
JAMB has historically allowed candidates to make corrections more than once,
provided the portal is still open for that cycle. Each attempt attracts its own fee.
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3. Does changing my course guarantee admission?
No.
Changing your course only updates your JAMB record.
You must still meet the specific institution’s cut-off mark, post-UTME requirements,
and O’Level criteria for the new course before admission is guaranteed.
4. Can I change both my course and institution at the same time?
Yes,
JAMB permits candidates to modify both in a single correction transaction if that option is selected during the process.
5. What happens if the portal closes before I make my change?
If the correction window closes, you generally have to wait for the next JAMB communication or admission cycle.
This is why it’s important to act as soon as you notice an error or decide on a change, rather than waiting.
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