The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) officially allows candidates to change their institution of choice after registration through the JAMB Change of Institution process. This process is designed to help candidates adjust their choices based on new information, admission chances, or personal decisions.
The JAMB Change of Institution process involves applying to officially switch from one institution to another in JAMB’s records. When you make this change, your admission consideration will be based on the new institution you select. It’s important to know that this is not automatic; you must follow the official procedure and pay a small fee to complete the JAMB Change of Institution form 2025.
In this post, we will show you how to apply for the JAMB Change of Institution either by yourself through the JAMB portal or by visiting a JAMB-accredited center for assistance.
Why You Might Need To Change Your Institution
There are several reasons why candidates might consider changing their institution after registering for UTME:-
- Low Cut-off Marks: If your UTME score is lower than the cut-off mark for your initial choice of institution, you might want to select a school with a lower required score.
- Admission Chances: Some institutions are highly competitive, and moving to a school with more admission slots could improve your chances.
- Change in Career Goals: You might realize that another institution offers a better program for the course you want to study.
- Location Preferences: Sometimes candidates want to move closer to home or prefer to study in a different state or region.
- Mistakes During Registration: Some candidates mistakenly select the wrong institution when filling out their form and need to correct it.
- Program Availability: If you find out your preferred course isn’t offered at the institution you initially chose, changing becomes necessary.
How Much Is the JAMB Change of Institution Form?
The JAMB Change of Institution form costs Two Thousand Five Hundred Naira (₦2,500), along with a small CBT center charge of One Hundred Naira (₦100). Candidates are allowed to start applying for a change of institution once JAMB releases the UTME results.
This opportunity remains open until universities and other institutions begin their admission processes. So, if you check your result and feel you need to switch to a different school, it’s important to make the change as soon as possible. Acting early gives you a better chance of getting admitted into the university or course you want.
How to Apply for JAMB Change of Institution 2025
If you want to apply for a change of institution by yourself or through a JAMB office or accredited center, here’s a simple guide to help you through the process:-
- Go to https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/.
- Enter your registered email address and password to access your dashboard.
- On your dashboard, click on “Correction of Data” and choose “Course/Institution.” Make sure you select the correct exam year.
- Type in your JAMB registration number and click “Search Details” to pull up your information.
- Choose a payment method (like Remita), fill in your card details, and proceed to make the payment. You will see a preview of your details before completing the payment. If everything looks good, click “Pay Now.”
- After your payment is successful, you’ll get a transaction ID sent to your email or phone number.
- Click “Continue,” enter your exam year and registration number again.
- Select your new preferred course and institution, along with your second choice, and submit the changes.
- Once submitted, JAMB will review your request. If everything is in order, they will update your details.
If you would rather process the change of institution via an accredited center, here is the process to follow to apply for the change of institution form.
- Go to any JAMB office or a recognized CBT center near you.
- Ask for the JAMB Change of Institution service at the front desk.
- You will be guided on how to make the required payment directly at the center.
- Fill out the form carefully with your new institution choices.
- Complete the form and hand it over for processing.
- You will be asked to thumbprint to confirm your identity and changes.
- A JAMB official will handle the update through the JAMB CAPS portal.
- After the changes are processed, you will receive a printout confirming that your institution change has been completed.
Note: If you are applying through an accredited center, you will be expected to pay for their services, so keep that in mind.
We hope you found this post helpful. If you did, please share it with others who may need to change their institutions. If you have questions or need further guidance, reach out to us in the comments, and we will respond shortly.
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