JAMB Activates 2025 Admission Portal for Change of Course and Institution

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially activated the portal for candidates seeking to change their course or institution for the 2025 admission year. This is great news for UTME candidates who wish to modify their initial choices based on their scores, interests, or institutional requirements.

In this blog post, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the 2025 JAMB change of course and institution process—how it works, eligibility, cost, step-by-step procedures, deadlines, and expert tips.

🔄 What is the JAMB Change of Course and Institution?

The JAMB Change of Course and Institution is a service provided by JAMB that allows UTME candidates to correct or modify their earlier choices of courses or schools submitted during UTME registration.

Reasons for change may include:

Low UTME scores
New interests or career direction
Institutional cutoff mark adjustments
Admission eligibility requirements
Change in preferred school or course competitiveness

✅ Who is Eligible to Apply?

You are eligible to apply for a change of course or institution if:

You registered for the 2025 UTME or Direct Entry (DE).
You have completed your UTME exam and received your result.
You meet the minimum requirements for the new course/institution you’re switching to.
You have not been offered admission yet on the JAMB CAPS portal.

📅 When Was the 2025 Portal Activated?

The JAMB change of course/institution portal for 2025 was officially activated in early June 2025. As of now, the process is live and available at any accredited CBT center or JAMB office nationwide.

Note: The change process does not have a fixed closing date yet, but candidates are advised to make changes before institutions start compiling admission lists.

💰 Cost of JAMB Change of Course or Institution (2025)

As of 2025, the official cost for the change of course or institution is:

₦2,500 per change
Additional charges may apply at CBT centers (₦500–₦1,000 as service fees)

You can perform multiple changes, but each change costs ₦2,500.

📝 Documents and Information You Need

Before heading to the CBT center or JAMB office, prepare the following:

Your JAMB registration number
Correct details of the new course(s) or institution(s) you wish to change to
A valid email address and phone number
Your UTME result slip (optional but helpful)
Payment receipt (if paid online in advance)

🔁 Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for JAMB Change of Course/Institution 2025

Option A: Using an Accredited CBT Center

Visit any JAMB-accredited CBT center near you.
Inform the staff you want to apply for a change of course/institution.
Provide your JAMB registration number.
Choose your new institution(s) and/or course(s).
Make payment of ₦2,500 + service charge.
Confirm your new choices and submit.
Request a printed copy of the updated slip as proof.

Option B: Using JAMB Portal (Online)

⚠️ JAMB currently directs all such services through CBT centers, but you can initiate payment online.

Go to https://portal.jamb.gov.ng
Log in with your email address and password.
Click on “Correction of Data” → select “Change of Course/Institution”.
Choose your new course and/or institution.
Make payment online via Remita or pay at a bank.
After payment, proceed to a CBT center to complete the changes.

📌 Important Notes:

You can change both course and institution at once or separately.
Some institutions may have closed their change of course/institution windows, so check your desired school’s website before making changes.
Your new institution must accept the UTME subject combination you used during registration.

🎯 Best Tips Before Changing Course/Institution

Check the JAMB brochure to ensure you meet subject and O’level requirements.
Verify the cut-off mark of the new institution/course.
Use the JAMB CAPS admission eligibility checker if available.
Avoid frequently changing choices—it can cause errors or delays in processing.
Always print and keep a copy of your updated slip for record-keeping.

📥 How to Confirm if Your Change Was Successful

After submission:

Log in to your JAMB CAPS portal.
Click “Admission Status”.
Under “My Choices,” check if your new course/institution appears.

If it doesn’t reflect immediately, give it a few days—changes may take 24–72 hours to update on JAMB CAPS.

🕒 Deadline for JAMB 2025 Change of Course/Institution

While no official deadline has been announced yet, it’s best to make changes before institutions start offering admission, which is typically between August and October.

💡 Final Thoughts

The JAMB Change of Course and Institution portal is a lifeline for many candidates, especially those who did not score high enough for their first-choice institutions or discovered a better fit elsewhere. Don’t delay—act early, verify requirements, and use accredited CBT centers to avoid mistakes.

📌 Have Questions?

Leave a comment below or contact us for step-by-step assistance with your 2025 JAMB change of course or institution. We’re here to help you succeed in your admission journey!