The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has commenced the change of course and institution process for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

Candidates who wish to make changes can proceed to accredited centres or JAMB offices for the process. It is essential to note that candidates will be required to pay the required fee for the process, along with service charges to be paid to the CBT centre.

We advise candidates who have decided to change their course or institution to visit an accredited centre or JAMB office for that purpose. Additionally, candidates can also correct their Bio-data during the process. However, candidates should ensure they actually need a change of course or institution before proceeding.

Step-by-Step Guide for Change of Institution/Course

• Visit an Accredited CBT Centre: Candidates should walk into any JAMB-approved centre with their registration slip.
• Request for Correction of Data: Inform the officer that you wish to perform a 'Change of Institution' or 'Change of Course.'
• Payment: A mandatory fee of ₦2,500 (plus a CBT service charge, usually ₦700 to ₦1,000) is typically required.
• Data Update: Provide your new choices (First, Second, Third, or Fourth choice) to the operator.
• Biometric Verification: Candidates will be required to thumbprint to authorize the change.
• Print Confirmation: Ensure you collect your Change of Data Slip as proof of the transaction.

It is crucial for candidates to confirm if they meet the requirements of the course and the institution they intend to change to before proceeding. Candidates can use the JAMB brochure to verify the requirements. To make it easier, candidates who intend to change either a course or institution can provide their details so that others can inform them if it is a good move or not.

Such candidates are to provide details like their current course/institution of choice and the one they intend to change to, the reason they want to make the change, and their UTME score. Please ensure your details are posted as a fresh comment and not a reply to someone's comment or details.