SolomonIf you have recently completed your 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration, you might discover some mistakes or wish to change your course or institution choices.
This article provides a detailed guide on how to correct errors in your personal information and make changes to your course or institution selections.
You can fix mistakes in your Name, Date of Birth, Gender, State/LGA of Origin, Passport Photograph, subjects, profile, and course or institution preferences.
Categories of JAMB Data Correction
JAMB offers specific categories under which candidates can request corrections.
Names Correction allows candidates to fix spelling errors or rearrangement of their names, including Surname, Firstname, or Lastname.
Note that this correction can only be made once.
Date of Birth Correction permits candidates to fix mistakes in their birthdate.
This correction is also a one-time opportunity.
Passport Photograph Correction is available if there was an error in the photograph you submitted during registration.
This can be corrected once.
Gender Correction can be made if your gender was recorded incorrectly.
Supporting documents may be required, and this correction is limited to one time.
State/LGA Correction is available if you need to update your State or Local Government Area of Origin.
This usually requires supporting documents and can only be done once.
Profile Correction covers any needed corrections in your registration profile.
Like most categories, this correction is allowed only once.
Choice of Institution or Course Correction is more flexible, allowing candidates to change their course or institution multiple times, with separate payments each time.
Cost of JAMB Corrections
Corrections related to Course/Institution, Names, Date of Birth, Gender, State/LGA of Origin, and other data cost N2,500 (two thousand five hundred naira only).
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How to Carry Out JAMB Change of Course, Institution, or Data
Follow these steps to make your corrections:
- Visit the JAMB portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/.
- Login using your registered Email and Password.
- Click on ‘Registration (2025 only)’ from the list of services on the left side.
- Select ‘2025 UTME Data Correction’ or ‘2025 DE Data Correction’ from the drop-down menu, depending on your case.
- Proceed to make the payment for the correction service.
- After payment, visit the nearest JAMB office or a JAMB-accredited centre to complete the correction process.
For Candidates Registered in 2023 or Earlier
If you registered before 2024 and need to correct your data, follow these steps:
- Go to the JAMB E-facility portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/.
- Login with your Email and Password.
- Click on ‘Application for Correction of Data (2023 Downward)’ from the services menu.
- Choose the specific data to correct — Course/Institution, Name, Date of Birth, Gender, or State/LGA of Origin.
Please note that for some corrections, visiting the JAMB State Office in person might be necessary.
Important Notice
Corrections must be performed by the applicant themselves.
Avoid letting third parties or proxies handle your correction to prevent errors and complications.
Conclusion
It is crucial to carefully review your application before submitting to reduce the need for corrections.
However, if corrections are required, this guide provides clear steps to efficiently fix your JAMB registration data or change your course and institution choices.
Always keep your login details secure and confidential throughout the process.
Charles Esther