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.
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.
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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.
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JAMB Correction Portal/Website 2021
The official web-Portal for correction of mistakes/data is @https://jamb.org.ng/correction.htm
- 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
- Change of Intitution. Do JAMB Change of Intitution here
- Choice of course. Do JAMB Change of Course here.
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
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
yes go make an affidavit first before going to jamb office
Thanks,can I only make an affidavit or i must do both
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
That’s not a problem. Go to a high court and swear affidavit
Hello guys some pipu say corektion of data has start ,,, is that tru, make una reply me sharply abeg
I want to upgrade my UTME to DE and also perform correction of data from two names to three. Please notify me when the time is right.
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
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
For ease, we advise u to visit a Cafe to create your jamb profile
Me too I have data correction sr.
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?
Do it on the correction portal
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.
Pls has jamb started data correction for 2021 and where can it be done ?
Follow the steps above to do your corrections
Pls has jamb started data correction for 2021 and where can it be done ?
pls when is the date for changeing of name in jamb
Visit JAMB correction of data portal to do the correction
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?
There is no big deal. U can Swear affidavit at the Court
Has jamb started data correction for 2021?
When is the correction of data for 2021 start
The date will be updated soon
correction of data has is been open pls sir for 2021/2022
Pls the there is a mistake in my phone number
How do I correct it ?
Visit the correction of data portal to correct your phone number.
When is jamb going to open their portal for correction of error for direct entry candidate
The correction of data portal will be opened immediately the registration for 2021 ends
I have problem with my utme subject , when is correction out pls sir
The date for correction will be announced soon
Can you change ur subject combinations
Please kindly Visit a CBT
Sir please notify me when the date for data correct is out
Please kindly visit JAMB portal to do any corrections that you wish to do
Hello,
Kindly notify me when the Jamb portal for state of origin correction is opened.
Thanks, Wisdom
Can I change my name
You can correct misspelled name but you cant change name
Yes u can
Please sir can you notify me when the date for correction of data for 2021/2022 is out.
Please kindly Check back later for new updates
Thank u sir