After the release of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, many candidates find that their scores fall below the competitive cut-off marks for their originally chosen courses or institutions. Rather than forfeiting admission for the academic session, JAMB allows candidates to apply for a Change of Course, Institution, or Data Correction on the e-Facility portal.
This process enables candidates to realign their choices with their actual UTME performance, institutional cut-off marks, and O’Level subject combinations.
Reasons to Apply for a Change of Course or Institution
Understanding when to initiate a change of choices is crucial to securing admission:
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Low UTME Score: Your UTME score falls below the departmental or faculty cut-off mark of your preferred university or course.
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Wrong Subject Combination: Your UTME subject combination does not align with the strict requirements for your chosen course.
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O’Level Deficiency: You lack a credit pass in a core subject (e.g., Mathematics or English) required for your primary course choice.
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Post-UTME Screening Requirements: Your chosen institution requires a first-choice status for Post-UTME eligibility, but you listed them as second choice.
Rules and Guidelines for Changing Choices
Before making payments on the portal, review these fundamental JAMB guidelines:
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│ JAMB CHANGE OF CHOICE RULES │
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│ [1] First Choice Priority: Most state/federal universities only │
│ consider candidates who select them as FIRST CHOICE. │
│ [2] Subject Combination Alignment: Your UTME subject combination │
│ must match the new course requirement. │
│ [3] Maximum Options Allowed: You can change 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th │
│ choices simultaneously in one transaction session. │
│ [4] Application Fee: Official fee is ₦2,500 payable via Remita. │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for Change of Course/Institution
The Change of Course or Institution process can be initiated on your profile and finalized at an accredited CBT center or JAMB State Office.
How to Verify Changes on JAMB CAPS
After completing the change of course or institution process at a CBT center, verify that your new choices have synced across to the Central Admissions Processing System:
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Log into your e-Facility profile at
[https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/](https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/). -
Enable Desktop Site on your mobile browser.
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Click Check Admission Status and select Access My CAPS.
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Click on My Profile or Choices on the CAPS dashboard.
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Confirm that your primary choice reflects your newly selected institution and course.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many times can I change my course or institution?
JAMB allows candidates to perform changes up to a maximum limit (usually 2 to 3 times per admission session). Each separate transaction requires a new payment of ₦2,500.
How long does it take for the change to reflect on JAMB CAPS?
Changes usually reflect instantly on your e-Facility profile and take 24 to 72 hours to update on the JAMB CAPS server and the target institution’s database.
Can I change my institution after writing Post-UTME?
In most cases, no. Institutions pull candidate data from JAMB prior to their Post-UTME screening exercises. You must complete your change of institution before the target school closes its Post-UTME registration window.