The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially opened the Direct Entry (DE) portal for all candidates who would like to change either their course of study or their choice of institution. This is an important opportunity for candidates to correct or update their details before universities and other higher institutions begin admission processes.
For every Direct Entry applicant, this is the right time to check your application carefully and make adjustments where necessary. The service is available only at JAMB offices and accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers nationwide.
✅ What This Means
By activating the DE change portal, JAMB is giving candidates another chance to make corrections in their admission applications. Many students realize after registration that they need to change something. For instance:
Some schools do not accept Direct Entry applications.
The first course chosen may not fit the candidate’s qualifications.
Personal reasons such as distance or financial challenges may require changing schools.
New advice from mentors, teachers, or admission officers may suggest better alternatives.
This adjustment period ensures candidates are in the right position before schools start releasing admission lists.
📌 Who Is Eligible?
This update concerns Direct Entry applicants only. DE candidates are those who applied with advanced qualifications such as:
National Diploma (ND)
Higher National Diploma (HND)
Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE)
IJMB, JUPEB, or similar advanced level programs
Bachelor’s degree (for those seeking a new admission)
If you registered for admission through UTME, this announcement is not for you. UTME candidates usually have their own separate window for corrections.
🖥️ How to Make the Change
Candidates cannot perform this correction by themselves at home. The process must be done officially. Here’s how:
Visit the nearest JAMB office or accredited CBT center.
Provide your JAMB profile details (email and phone number linked to your registration).
Give your JAMB registration number.
Request for the Change of Course/Institution service.
Pay the required correction fee.
Confirm your new details carefully before submission.
You will then receive a printout slip that shows your updated choices. Keep this document safe as proof of your changes.
🏫 Why It Matters
Gaining admission into higher institutions in Nigeria is very competitive. A single mistake in your choice of school or course can cost you your admission chance for the year. For example:
Not all schools accept second-choice applicants.
Some courses have very strict requirements.
Certain schools do not even run Direct Entry programs.
This is why the change window is so important. It helps candidates avoid mistakes and increases their admission chances.
⏳ Don’t Procrastinate
Even though the portal is now open, candidates are strongly advised not to wait until the deadline. Last-minute rush often causes mistakes, long queues, and in some cases, missing the deadline entirely.
Making your corrections early ensures:
Enough time to carefully review your choices.
Your new details are updated in JAMB’s admission system on time.
Less stress and peace of mind as you prepare for post-UTME or screening exams.
⚠️ Things to Keep in Mind
Before you finalize your changes, remember these key points:
Confirm cut-off marks of the new school.
Check subject and qualification requirements for the new course.
Be realistic about your chances of admission.
Double-check before you submit—once submitted, another change will require another payment.
🌟 Advice to All Direct Entry Applicants
Direct Entry offers a faster path into higher education for students with advanced qualifications. Now that JAMB has activated the change portal, this is the perfect opportunity to align your choices with your future goals.
Don’t treat it lightly. Your success in securing admission doesn’t just depend on grades—it also depends on selecting the right course in the right institution. That is exactly why this correction service is available.
So, if you need to make a change, do it now. Head to the nearest JAMB office or accredited CBT center today, update your choices, and prepare yourself for the admission process ahead.
🔑 In short:
The JAMB Direct Entry change of institution/course portal is now open.
It applies to Direct Entry candidates only.
Changes must be made at a JAMB office or CBT center.
Act early, choose wisely, and double-check everything.
This step could be the key to finally getting admission into your dream course and school. 🎓