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Change of Course / SchoolEditorial Guidance Updated Aug 2026
How to Change Course on JAMB
Want to switch from Medicine to Computer Science? Here's the complete guide to changing your JAMB course during the amendment window.
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JambAdvisor Editorial Team
Fact-checked for 2026/2027 Admission Session
What Is JAMB Change of Course?
After seeing your UTME results, you may decide to switch to a different course — either because your score is not sufficient for your original choice, or because you have changed your mind about what you want to study.
JAMB allows candidates to change their course during the official amendment window.
When Is the Change of Course Window?
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Like change of institution, the change of course window is opened by JAMB for a limited period after results are released. Check the JAMB portal or JambAdvisor for current dates.
Reasons to Change Course
Your JAMB score is below the departmental cutoff for your original course.
You have discovered your O'Level subjects do not match your original course.
You have changed career direction.
A related course offers better admission chances with your current score.
How to Change Your Course
Step 1: Log in to JAMB e-Facility
Visit efacility.jamb.gov.ng and log in.
Step 2: Go to "Amendment"
Click on the Amendment / Change of Course section.
Step 3: Select Your New Course
Browse or search for your new preferred course. Confirm:
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Official Advisory Notice:
Information in this guide is compiled directly from JAMB official bulletins, university portals, and verified e-Facility guidelines. Portal procedures may change periodically; always verify final details on the official JAMB portal (jamb.gov.ng).
Related Admission Guides
The new course is offered at your chosen institution.
Your UTME subject combination is valid for the new course.
Your O'Level subjects meet the new course's requirements.
Step 4: Update Subject Combination (If Needed)
Some course changes require different UTME subjects. If your registered subjects do not match the new course, you may need to confirm with JAMB whether a subject change is also allowed.
Note: JAMB may or may not permit subject combination changes alongside course changes, depending on the current year's policy.
Step 5: Pay Amendment Fee
Pay the JAMB amendment fee via the available payment options.
Step 6: Print Amendment Slip
Always print and save your amendment confirmation.
Checking O'Level Requirements Before Changing
Before changing course, verify that your O'Level subjects match the new course:
Common Courses
Key O'Level Requirements
Medicine & Surgery
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, English
Computer Science
Maths, Physics, English
Law
Any 5 including English and Maths
Nursing
Biology, Chemistry, English
Accounting
Maths, English, Economics
Use JambAdvisor's Course Combination Checker to verify requirements instantly.
What If I Change Institution AND Course?
You can change both institution and course in the same amendment session. JAMB usually treats them as a combined amendment — you pay one fee.
Mistakes to Avoid
Changing to a course your O'Level subjects do not qualify you for.
Assuming your UTME subjects are automatically valid for the new course.