JAMB Correction of Data 2024: All you need to Know

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If you are a candidate who wrote the 2024 JAMB and noticed a mistake in your application or you want to make changes in your institution or course of choice, this article will guide you. This article will provide information on JAMB Correction of Data 2024: All you need to Know which includes name correction, date of birth corrections, etc.

JAMB Correction of Data 2024: All you need to Know

Categories of JAMB Data Correction

The following are the categories for which candidates can make corrections:-

  1. Names Correction: This service allows candidates to correct spelling errors or name arrangement mistakes, such as Surname, Firstname, or Lastname. Remember, this correction can only be done once.
  2. Date of Birth Correction: Candidates who discover an error in their date of birth, can correct it. However, this correction is a one-time opportunity.
  3. Passport Photograph Correction: Any error in the passport photograph submitted can be corrected only once.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Profile Correction: Any required correction in your profile can be made once.
  7. 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.

N/B: The cost for corrections of the Course/Institution, Names, Date of Birth, Gender, State/LGA of Origin, etc., is N2,500 (two thousand five hundred naira only).

How to Carry Out JAMB Change of Course/Institution/Data Changes

Follow these steps to make any of the corrections mentioned above:

  1. Visit the JAMB portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/.
  2. Login with your Email and Password.
  3. Click on ‘Registration (2024 only)’ from the list of services on the left side.
  4. From the drop-down, select ‘2024 UTME Data Correction’ / ‘2024 DE Data Correction’ as your case may be.
  5. Proceed with the payment.

After payment, visit the closest JAMB office or a JAMB-accredited center to complete the correction process.

 JAMB Change of Course & Institution / Data Correction Procedure (For 2022 and Earlier)

For those who registered in 2022 or earlier years and need to change their data on the JAMB portal, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the JAMB E-facility portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/.
  2. Login with your Email and Password.
  3. Click on ‘Application for Correction of Data (2022 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, Name, Date of Birth, Gender, State/LGA of Origin.

N/B: Please note, you may need to visit the JAMB State Office to make some corrections.

Note: Be informed that the correction of data CANNOT be done by proxy. All corrections must be done in person by the applicant to avoid errors and complications.

We hope that at the end of this article, you have been able to gain more information on the JAMB Correction of Data 2024. If you have further questions, please ask them in the comment box and expect our swift response.