JAMB Data Correction in 2026: What to Do

A wrong name, date of birth, or course choice can follow you into screening and admission. Most universities have refused to grant clearance to students whose records show varying names in results or examination subjects, thereby truncating their admission JAMB data correction gives candidates a way to request approved changes, but the option you need may not always be open.

For the 2026 admission cycle, use only JAMB’s official channels and records that match your real identity. Start by checking the exact mistake, because a payment made for the wrong category may not solve the problem.

JAMB data correction: identify the exact error first

Open your registration slip and compare every important detail with your supporting documents. Check your full name, birth date, gender, state, Local Government Area, UTME subjects, email address, and chosen institution or course.

JAMB’s official portal currently lists correction services for names, date of birth, state or LGA, and gender. It also has a separate process for changing course or institution. However, a field appearing on your profile does not mean JAMB currently allows you to edit it.

Use this guide as a quick reference before you pay.

Detail to correct	Current position	Best next step
Name	Listed by JAMB as a correction category	Match the request to your valid identity documents.
Date of birth	Listed as a correction category	Check your birth record and examination documents first.
Gender	Listed as a correction category	Select the correct category on the portal if it is available.
State or LGA	Listed as a correction category	Prepare supporting documents and follow any indemnity-form instruction.
Course or institution	Has a separate correction process	Confirm that your preferred option and subject requirements fit.
Email address	Not named on JAMB’s current correction list	Follow only a portal instruction or official support direction.
UTME subject combination	Not named as a standard correction category	Do not pay an agent who promises to rewrite your subjects.

A course or institution change does not automatically alter your UTME subject combination. Your selected course must still accept the subjects you registered. For example, switching to a course with a different subject requirement may create a fresh admission problem.

Use the JAMB e-Facility portal for eligible requests

Begin on the official JAMB e-Facility portal. Sign in with the email address and password linked to your JAMB profile. JAMB states that each candidate should have only one profile, so don’t create a second account because you cannot access the first one.

The wording of menus may change during the registration period. Look for “Correction of Data” or the 2026 UTME or Direct Entry data-correction option shown on your dashboard.

Follow this order when the relevant service is available:

1. Sign in and confirm that your name, registration number, and examination year are correct before selecting any service.
2. Choose the exact correction category. Do not select “Name” when the real issue is your date of birth or state of origin.
3. Read the information displayed on the page and enter the replacement detail carefully. A second typo creates another problem.
4. Pay only through the payment channel displayed within your JAMB profile. Keep the receipt, transaction ID, and payment reference.
5. For course or institution changes, select only options shown as available. JAMB’s course and institution correction instructions state that available choices depend on availability.
6. Submit the request and print or save the confirmation page. A transaction ID helps JAMB trace the request later.

JAMB’s official instructions say payment comes before a course or institution change can be processed. The request still needs JAMB’s approval, so don’t assume the new detail is active immediately after payment.

A payment receipt proves that you opened a request. It does not prove that JAMB has approved the correction.

When to use a CBT centre or visit a JAMB office

The portal is the right starting point for signing in, selecting an available service, paying, and submitting the online request. Still, some corrections need physical verification before JAMB completes them.

An accredited CBT centre can help when JAMB requests biometric recapture, thumbprint verification, document scanning, or assisted portal access. Use a centre that JAMB has accredited, not a business that only displays a CBT signboard.

A JAMB office may be necessary when the portal directs you there, when a correction request fails after payment, or when officials need to review identity documents. This is more likely for sensitive records such as names, birth dates, or state and LGA details.

JAMB’s official correction page says state and LGA corrections require supporting documents. It also mentions downloading, printing, completing, and submitting an indemnity form where required.

Use the appropriate route for each situation:

Situation	Appropriate action
The correction category is visible and accepts your request	Complete the request through your e-Facility profile.
The portal requests biometrics or a physical confirmation	Go to an accredited CBT centre named or accepted by JAMB.
The request needs documents, an indemnity form, or manual review	Follow the portal instruction to visit a JAMB office.

Don’t hand over your password, email access, or payment card to a CBT operator. You can ask for assistance while keeping control of your profile.

Prepare documents that support the correction

A data correction should align JAMB’s record with documents that already establish your identity. It is not a chance to substitute a preferred age, name, or state after registration.

For a name request, compare your JAMB slip with your birth certificate, school credentials, and other official records. The spelling, order of names, and surname should tell the same story. If your documents disagree, resolve that inconsistency before filing a JAMB request.

Date-of-birth corrections also need care. A candidate whose WAEC or NECO record conflicts with the proposed birth date may face more questions later. Parents should help younger candidates compare records before any payment.

State and LGA corrections can affect local admission considerations, so JAMB may request evidence and an indemnity form. Submit truthful documents only. A false declaration can create a larger issue than the original registration mistake.

Direct Entry candidates should also check their A-level qualification information. JAMB’s Payment and Services information includes A-level qualification among the correction services. However, the portal’s available options control what you can request at that time.

Email changes need special caution. JAMB’s public correction categories do not currently list email as a routine paid correction. If you cannot access the registered email or profile, use an official JAMB direction on the portal. Avoid anyone who claims they can “change your email from the back end.”

Fees, correction windows, and payment scams

For 2026, JAMB’s Payment and Services page lists N2,500 per correction item for named categories such as course or institution, name, date of birth, state or LGA, gender, and A-level qualification. It also lists a N100 CBT service charge for those services.

Those figures can change. JAMB can also open or close a correction window, limit a category, or ask for extra verification. Check the amount and service name displayed in your own e-Facility account before paying.

Paying separately for two different errors may be necessary because each correction category is its own service. Keep every receipt until your admission process ends. It is also wise to save a screenshot of the submitted request and the updated record after approval.

Fake portals often copy JAMB colors, logos, and registration language. Others promise same-day changes through WhatsApp, Telegram, or social media comments. Their real target is usually your password, one-time code, or money.

Protect yourself with these habits:

• Type the official JAMB web address yourself instead of following a forwarded link.
• Pay inside your logged-in JAMB profile, not into a personal bank account.
• Reject anyone who asks for your email password, ATM PIN, or verification code.
• Confirm a CBT Centre’s accreditation before paying for assistance.
• Treat claims of guaranteed approval as a warning sign, because JAMB decides whether to approve each request.

Confirm the update before admission screening

After submitting a request, check your profile and email for JAMB’s response. Your transaction ID is useful if you need to make a complaint or follow up through an official channel.

Once JAMB approves the correction, download or print the updated slip and read every field again. Check the spelling of your name, birth date, selected course, institution, and state details. A corrected profile is most useful when you spot any remaining error before a school begins screening.

Avoid submitting repeated requests for the same field while the first one is pending. Conflicting requests can make the record harder to track.

Final thoughts

A small registration error can become stressful during admission, but an honest and well-documented request gives you the best path forward. Use JAMB data correction only for categories that JAMB currently permits, and keep your transaction records safe.

Start with the official portal, follow any instruction for a CBT Centre or JAMB office, and verify the updated slip before your admission screening begins. A stitch in time saves nine.