The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has opened its portal for 2026 UTME candidates to change their preferred institution or course.
This was contained in a statement released on Saturday, May 15 by the JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin.
According to the statement, eligible candidates can now proceed with the change at any accredited Computer-Based Test center nationwide.
The statement read:
“Candidates wishing to change their institution or programme of choice may now proceed to do so by visiting any of the Board’s approved CBT centres,”.
However, the Board announced that printing of the original 2026 UTME result slips will begin on Monday, May 18, 2026. Candidates are advised to visit accredited CBT centres for both services.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT 2026 JAMB CHANGE OF INSTITUTION
Visit any JAMB-accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre
The change of institution/course service isn’t available on the JAMB portal directly. You must visit any JAMB-accredited Computer Based Test (CBT) centre nationwide. Once processed, the update reflects on the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
What You Can Change
Institution: Switch to a different university, polytechnic, or college of education.
Course/Programme: Move to a different course in the same school or a new one.
You can change both at the same time in one transaction.
Cost
The official JAMB fee is *₦2,500*. CBT centres will add a small service charge on top of that.
Eligibility
The new institution and course must be available on the portal and accept your UTME subject combination.
Your UTME score must meet the new school’s cut-off mark. For 2026, the minimum benchmark for universities is 150.
Admission is not guaranteed if you change your mind. You still have to pass the post-UTME screening and receive CAPS approval.
Why candidates change courses and institutions
Low UTME scores for the initial course, modifications to admission requirements, reduced competition at another institution, or a change in career goals are common causes. Switch requests are typically highest in courses like engineering, pharmacy, law, and medicine.
UPDATES
Printing of the original 2026 UTME result slip starts Monday, 18th May 2026. You’ll need it for post-UTME screening, scholarships, and verification.
CAVEAT
Candidates should only use accredited CBT centres and avoid unauthorized agents. Double-check that your new school accepts your subject combination before paying.
