If you are a candidate for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), you may have some reasons to change your school choice on JAMB portal 2. This could be because you have changed your mind about the course or institution you want to study, or because you did not meet the cut-off mark or requirements for your first choice. So you might want to know how to change your school choice on JAMB Portal 2.
Whatever the case may be, you can change your school choice on JAMB portal 2 by following the steps outlined in this post.
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What is JAMB Portal 2?
JAMB portal 2 is the second version of the JAMB e-facility portal that was launched in 2023. It is a platform where candidates can access various services related to their UTME registration and admission process. Some of the services available on JAMB portal 2 include:
- Checking and printing of UTME result slip and admission letter.
- Checking and accepting or rejecting admission status on JAMB CAPS.
- Uploading of O’level results and correction of data.
- Change of course and institution.
- Printing of original JAMB result and admission letter.
How to Login to JAMB Portal 2
To login to JAMB portal 2, you will need to have the following:
- A valid email address and password that you used to create your JAMB profile.
- A device that can access the internet, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
- A web browser, such as Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
To login to JAMB portal 2, follow these steps:
- Visit the JAMB portal 2 website at www.jamb.gov.ng or portal.jamb.gov.ng.
- Click on the “Create e-Facility Account/Login” button at the top right corner of the homepage.
- Enter your email address and password in the login form and click on the “Login” button.
- You will be taken to your JAMB dashboard where you can access various services.
How to Change Your School Choice on JAMB Portal 2
To change your school choice on JAMB portal 2, you will need to have the following:
- A valid UTME profile code or registration number that you obtained during your UTME registration.
- A valid means of identification, such as NIN, voter’s card, driver’s license, or international passport.
- A sum of N2,500 (two thousand five hundred naira) to pay for the change of course/institution service.
To change your school choice on JAMB portal 2, follow these steps:
- Visit any accredited JAMB CBT centre or JAMB office near you and inform them that you want to change your school choice on JAMB portal 2.
- Provide them with your UTME profile code or registration number and your means of identification.
- They will generate a transaction ID for you and ask you to pay the N2,500 fee using any of the available payment methods, such as Remita, Paystack, or USSD.
- After payment, they will login to your JAMB portal 2 and click on the “Correction of Data” option on the sidebar or on the home page.
- They will select the “Change of Course/Institution” option and enter your UTME profile code or registration number.
- They will show you the available courses and institutions that you can change to based on your UTME subject combination and cut-off mark.
- You will choose your preferred course and institution and confirm your choice.
- They will print out a confirmation slip for you and ask you to sign it and provide your thumbprint.
- They will also send a copy of the confirmation slip to your email address.
When is JAMB Change of Institution Closing in 2024?
The closing date for JAMB change of institution in 2024 has not been announced yet by the JAMB management. However, based on previous years, the change of institution usually closes a few weeks before the commencement of the admission process by the various tertiary institutions. Therefore, it is advisable to change your school choice on JAMB portal 2 as early as possible to avoid missing out on the opportunity.
Can I Do Change of Institution After Accepting Admission on JAMB Portal 2?
The answer is no. You cannot do change of institution after accepting admission on JAMB portal 2. This is because once you accept an admission offer on JAMB CAPS, you have automatically forfeited any other admission offer from any other institution. Therefore, you should only accept an admission offer if you are sure that you want to study in that institution. If you are not sure, you can reject the admission offer and apply for a change of institution on JAMB portal 2.
Can Cyber Cafe Do Change of Institution on JAMB Portal 2 in 2024?
The answer is no. You cannot do change of institution on JAMB portal 2 in 2024 at any cyber cafe. This is because JAMB has banned cyber cafes from offering any JAMB-related services, such as registration, correction of data, and change of course/institution. This is to prevent fraud and impersonation by unscrupulous cyber cafe operators. Therefore, you should only visit accredited JAMB CBT centres or JAMB offices to do change of institution on JAMB portal 2 in 2024.
How Many Times Can I Do Change of Institution on JAMB Portal 2 and What are the Implications?
Well, the answer is twice. You can only do change of institution on JAMB portal 2 twice in 2024. This means that you can change your school choice on JAMB portal 2 once before the UTME exam and once after the UTME exam. However, you should be careful when doing change of institution on JAMB portal 2 because there are some implications, such as:
- You may lose your chance of admission in your first choice institution if you change to another institution.
- You may not meet the cut-off mark or requirements of your new choice of institution if you change to a more competitive institution.
- You may miss the deadline for the post-UTME screening or admission process of your new choice of institution if you change late.
- You may waste your money and time if you change to an institution that does not offer your desired course or that you are not eligible for.
Conclusion
Changing your school choice on JAMB portal 2 is a simple and easy process that you can do by visiting any accredited JAMB CBT centre or JAMB office near you. However, you should only change your school choice on JAMB portal 2 if you have a valid reason and if you are sure of your new choice of course and institution.
You should also do it as early as possible to avoid missing out on the admission opportunity. We hope this post has helped you to know how to change your school choice on JAMB portal 2 in 2024. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below.
