JAMB Data Correction For 2020 Now Officially Reopened

Folorunsho Taiwo Jun 3, 2020 2 min read 0

This is to inform all the candidates who made mistakes while filling their forms during the 2020 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) UTME Registration that they can now make corrections for the following categories:

1. Names Correction (Correction can only be done once)
2. Passport Photograph Correction (Correction can only be done once)
3. Gender Correction (Correction can only be done once)
4. UTME Subjects Correction (Correction can only be done once)
5. State/LGA Correction (Correction can only be done once)
6. Profile Correction (Correction can only be done once)
7. Choice of Institution/Course Correction (Correction can only be done more than once with separate payments)

NB: Changes for Course/Institution, Names, Date of Birth, Gender, State/LGA of Origin, etc. cost N2,500 (two thousand five hundred naira only).

JAMB Change of Course & Institution / Data Correction Procedure.
Follow the procedure outlined below to effect any of the changes above:

1. Go to JAMB NEW portal at http://jamb.gov.ng/EfacilityLogin
2. Login with your Email and Password.
3. Click on ‘Registration (2020 only)’ from the list of services on the left side.
4. From the drop down, select ‘2020 UTME Data Correction‘.
5. Then proceed to payment.
6. After payment, proceed to either the closest JAMB office or a JAMB accredited centre to complete the process.

JAMB Change of Course & Institution / Data Correction Procedure for 2019 Downward.
For 2020 and years below, follow the procedure outlined below to change your data on JAMB portal.

1. Visit JAMB NEW Portal http://jamb.gov.ng/EfacilityLogin
2. Login with your Email and Password.
3. Click on ‘Application for Correction of Data (2020 Downward)’ from the list of services on the left side.
4. From the drop down, select the one you wish to correct i.e. Course/Institution, Names, Date of Birth, Gender, State/LGA of Origin .

NOTE: After making Payment online, you are expected to visit any nearest CBT Centre for the changes.

The window for data correction is currently ongoing.

Written by Folorunsho Taiwo

Folorunsho Taiwo Victor is a prominent figure in the Nigerian campus news scene. He is the Founder, Editor-in-Chief, CEO, and Campus Reporter at Campusinfo – a leading forum for Nigerian tertiary education news. Folorunsho Taiwo Victor is the driving force behind Campusinfo—educational reporting platform offering exam updates, admission guides, and pan-campus news. As a publicist and philanthropic leader, he ensures students are informed, empowered, and supported in their educational pursuits.