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JAMB Published: May 25, 2026 • By Emmanuel Iweh

JAMB UTME 2026 Institution Change: Essential Guidance for Candidates

"Candidates seeking to change their institutions following the 2026 UTME can now utilize the official JAMB portal to adjust their preferences."

As the 2026 admission cycle kicks into high gear, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has activated the window for institution changes. This process is critical for the over 2.2 million candidates who participated in this year's exercise and may wish to reconsider their choices based on their performance or the official cut-off marks released during the May policy meeting. The institution change window is a strategic period that allows students to align their university preferences with their actual UTME scores.

Before initiating a change of institution, candidates are strongly advised to exercise caution and conduct thorough research. It is imperative to check whether the new institution offers your desired course of study. Not every university or polytechnic maintains the same faculty structures, and a change made in haste could lead to disqualification if the institution does not run the selected program. Candidates should visit the official websites of their prospective schools to verify program accreditation and specific subject requirements.

Furthermore, the processing of admission through the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) remains the definitive route for gaining entry. Once an institution change is confirmed, candidates must monitor their CAPS dashboard daily. Prompt acceptance of admission offers is essential, as delays can result in the loss of a student’s candidacy to others on the waiting list. The board emphasizes that while the change of institution window is an opportunity to correct errors, it should be treated with the seriousness required to avoid future administrative bottlenecks during registration at the university level.

Official Source Reference: https://njsr.com.ng/index.php/home/announcement/view/112

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