JAMB Correction of Data/Mistakes 2022/2023: Portal, Fee & Closing Date

Did you make any mistake during JAMB registration and wish to know how to do the JAMB Correction of Data/Mistakes 2021? If your answer is yes, then this article is all about that.

This information will guide you on how to correct JAMB mistakes that you made during the registration at a CBT center.

Is JAMB of Correction of Data still on?

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has given all applicants the opportunity to correct all data/mistakes they feel is wrong or inconsistent through the JAMB correction of the data portal.

On one occasion or the other, JAMB candidates make mistakes during JAMB registration.

Some of the mistakes might come from typo-error like misspelling while others could be a wrong presentation, mismatch, or inconsistent information/data.

How much is JAMB Correction of Data/Mistakes fee

The Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed candidates are to pay a correction fee of Two Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (₦2,500) only for each correction they make.

That means that each correct attracts the fee of Two Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (₦2,500) only. So candidates who wish to correct multiple mistakes will have to pay to correct each of their mistakes.

Therefore, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) correction of data/mistakes fee is Two Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (₦2,500) for each correction.

Note: this fee is non-refundable and once payment is only valid for one correct at a time. So be careful about what you do to avoid multiple mistakes which will cost you to pay much than expected.

JAMB Correction Of Data Starting Date 2021

An opportunity has been open to all candidates that want to do one correction or the other to pay the stipulated amount stated below are carry out the correction of their mistakes.

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Common JAMB Mistakes that can be corrected:

Correction of Mistake in Biodata: Some mistakes made in your Biodata can be corrected. Biodata mistakes that can be corrected include;

  • Do Change of Names here
  • State of Origin. Do JAMB Change of State of Origin here
  • Local Government of Origin. Do Change of L.G.A here
  • Date of Birth. Do Change of Date of Birth here

Correction of Mistake in Choice: Candidates who wish to make some changes to their choice can apply for JAMb correction of data. Candidates’ Choices that can be corrected include;

  • Change of Institution
  • Choice of course

Change of institution allows candidates to change from any school and select a new school as their first choice. Do JAMB Change of Institution here.

Change of course allows candidates to change from one course to another within their school of choice. Do JAMB Change of Course here.

How To Do JAMB Correction of Mistakes

In whatever case your mistake maybe, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has given all applicants the grace to correct all data/information they feel is wrong or inconsistent through the JAMB correction of the data portal.

  • To do any correction, Login to JAMB correction portal at http://www.jamb.gov.ng/efacility/.
  • Login using your JAMB profile Email and Password.
  • Select “UTME Data Correction” if you applied as a UTME candidate
  • Else, select “DE Data Correction” if you are a direct entry candidate.
  • Finally, click on the “payment button” to proceed and make your payment.
  • After the payment, you will be given the access to correct the data you paid for.

Important Updates for You:

Meanwhile, there is a time range (starting date to closing date or deadline) for this correction.

As such, candidates who do not do their correction within the stipulated time range may not have the grace to do it again.

JAMB Correction of Data/Mistakes Closing Date Deadline 2021

JAMB has not announced the closing date and deadline for the 2021 correction of Data yet until the 2021 JAMB registration is completed and concluded.

Meanwhile, candidates are advised to do their correction as early as possible.

Do your corrections immediately the JAMB correction portal is open and do not wait for the deadline before doing that else, you may miss out.

To help you better, I will keep updating the official Closing date and the deadline for the correction immediately after JAMB releases it. So keep visiting this page for daily updates on this.

You can also subscribe to our newsletter or use the comment section to drop a comment so that we can easily notify you of anything we update this information.

JAMB Correction Portal/Website 2021

The official web-Portal for correction of mistakes/data is @https://jamb.org.ng/correction.htm

Also Note: The corrections above can only be done once while some may allow multiple times.

Be careful while doing this to avoid multiple mistakes that may cost you multiple payments.

42 comments
  1. Good day ,I want to ask for your advice because I want to make corrections on my LGA/STATE in my jamb profile ,should I go to jamb office to make corrections or swear affidavit in court .please i need your reply

  2. Pls i want to correct my jamb user name cus it did not match with the name in my weac result is it possible? Pls i need ur reply

  3. Hello guys some pipu say corektion of data has start ,,, is that tru, make una reply me sharply abeg

    1. I don’t think if jamb will do correction of names cos the names was gotten from NIMC and not candidates,its the name On your NIN that appeared

  4. I try to create my JAMB profile, they always say that “an error has occurred. Pls direct me to do it.
    Sir notify me when JAMB data correction date is out

  5. Sir, I have problem with my UTME subject combination, can I do the correction here or I have to wait for the date for correction to be announced?

      1. I tried Login using my JAMB profile Email and Password. But its not responding, showing me invalid e-mail address or password, and my details are correct Sir.

      1. Please, I did correction of data (date of birth) on August 17,2020 but I received an email from JAMB that it was rejected.
        Used the support ticket but it wasn’t changed and have gained admission.
        Please what advice can you give me?

  6. When is jamb going to open their portal for correction of error for direct entry candidate

        1. Hello,
          Kindly notify me when the Jamb portal for state of origin correction is opened.

          Thanks, Wisdom

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