If you’ve recently finished your registration for the 2023 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and you’ve identified an error in your application or you want to make changes to your course or institution selection, you’ve come to the right location.
This article intends to offer an extensive guide on modifying your personal details, encompassing rectifying errors in your Name, Date of Birth, Gender, State/LGA of Origin, and Passport Photograph, along with adjustments in your subjects, profile, and course or institution selection.
Categories of JAMB Data Correction
The following are the categories for which candidates can make corrections:
- Names Correction: This service allows candidates to correct spelling errors or arrangement mistakes in their names, such as Surname, Firs name, or Last name. Remember, this correction can only be done once.
- Date of Birth Correction: If there’s an error in your date of birth, you can correct it. However, this correction is a one-time opportunity.
- Passport Photograph Correction: Any error in the passport photograph submitted can be corrected only once.
- Gender Correction: For gender-related errors, corrections can be made. Supporting documents may be required for this change, and it can only be made once.
- State/LGA Correction: To correct your State/LGA of Origin, you might need to provide supporting documents. This correction can also be made only once.
- Profile Correction: Any required correction in your profile can be made once.
- Choice of Institution/Course Correction: This service allows candidates to change their choice of course or institution. Unlike other categories, this correction can be done multiple times with separate payments.
The fees for corrections related to Course/Institution, Names, Date of Birth, Gender, State/LGA of Origin, etc. is N2,500 (two thousand five hundred naira only).
How to Execute JAMB Change of Course / Institution / Data
Follow these steps to make any of the corrections mentioned above:
- Visit the JAMB portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/.
- Login with your Email and Password.
- Click on ‘Registration (2023 only)’ from the list of services on the left side.
- From the drop-down, select ‘2023 UTME Data Correction’ / ‘2023 DE Data Correction’ as your case may be.
- Proceed with the payment.
After payment, visit the closest JAMB office or a JAMB accredited centre to complete the correction process.
For 2022 and Earlier: JAMB Change of Course & Institution / Data Correction Procedure
For those who registered in 2022 or earlier years and need to change their data on the JAMB portal, follow these steps:
- Visit JAMB E-facility portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/.
- Login with your Email and Password.
- Click on ‘Application for Correction of Data (2022 Downward)’ from the list of services on the left side.
- From the drop-down, select the one you wish to correct, i.e., Course/Institution, Name, Date of Birth, Gender, State/LGA of Origin.
Please note, you may need to visit the JAMB State Office to make some corrections.
Important things to Note
It is important to note that corrections to data should never be done by proxy under any circumstances. All corrections must be personally made by the applicant themselves to prevent errors and complications.
In conclusion, it’s crucial to carefully review your application before submission to reduce the likelihood of needing corrections. However, if corrections are required, this guide offers a detailed, step-by-step procedure to assist you in navigating the process smoothly and successfully. Remember to maintain the security and confidentiality of your login details throughout this process.