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How to change course and Institution on JAMB Portal 2023
By Isaac Chigozirim Urom
Date Posted: August 4, 2023, 1:26 pm

Are you a prospective student who have successfully sat for the 2023 JAMB Exams, and wish to make corrections to your choice of institution. In these article we will be discusing how to change course and institution in JAMB Portal 2023.

Note: JAMB has slated there general cut off mark for admissions into Nigeria tertiary institutions as 150. In essence candidates must atleast have scored 150 and above in the just concluded UTME exams to proceed for any other screening by the institution of their choice, Although schools have varied scores for different courses, but mustnt be lower than 150.

You can see different cutoff marks of Nigeria Institutions here

Therefore, some reasons for change of course and institution is perhaps because the candidate didnt meet the schools requirements for their preffered course. and some other corections can also be made to necessary documents that were provided to JAMB during the cause of your registration.

What to consider before applying for Change of course:

1. What is the Cut off mark for you institution on your prefered course

2. Did you Pass the cut off mark of the institution.

How Much Is JAMB Change of Institution or Course?

As at the time of these writeup Changes for Course or Institution, Names, Date of Birth, Gender, State/LGA of Origin are N2,500 (Two thousand five hundred Naira only).

Below are the process on How to change course and Institution on JAMB Portal 2023 :

  • Step 1: Visit JAMB portal to start
  • Step 2: Enter your Reg number and password 
  • Step 3: Click Login to proceed
  • Step4: Proceed to the Change of Course/Institution Tab
  • Step 5: You will be directed to fill in the category you wish to change
  • Step 6: A payment gateway will be generated (REMITA), Click to pay or go to the bank and make payment. (Payment would cost N2,500 only, but you can keep above for REMITA charges)
  • Step 7: Visit the nearest JAMB office to complete Changes, you will be required to enter your fingerprint and state your new choice of change.