2026 UTME Change of Institution and Course Process Officially Activated

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially activated the 2026 UTME Change of Institution and Change of Course process for candidates seeking to modify their admission preferences.

This update provides an important opportunity for candidates who wish to adjust their institution or programme choices based on their UTME scores, admission chances, or personal preferences.

Candidates Can Now Change Institution or Programme of Choice

According to JAMB, candidates who intend to:

• Change their first-choice institution

• Switch to another university, polytechnic, or college

• Modify their selected course or programme

• Improve their admission chances

can now proceed to carry out the process through approved JAMB CBT centres nationwide.

Applicants are strongly advised to use only accredited CBT centres approved by JAMB to avoid errors, fraud, or invalid modifications.

Why Candidates Change Institutions or Courses

Many candidates usually apply for a change of institution or course for several reasons, including:

• Low UTME score compared to departmental cut-off marks

• Desire to switch to less competitive courses

• Preference for another institution

• Correction of admission strategy

• Availability of admission slots

Making the right adjustment early can significantly improve a candidate’s chances of admission for the 2026 academic session.

Printing of Original 2026 UTME Result Slip Begins May 18, 2026

JAMB has also announced that the printing of the original 2026 UTME Result Slip will officially commence on:

Monday, 18th May, 2026

The original result slip is an important document required for:

• Post-UTME screening

• Admission processing

• Scholarship applications

• Verification purposes

• School clearance procedures

Candidates are advised to print and keep their original result slips safely for future admission processes.

Important Advice for 2026 UTME Candidates

Before applying for a change of institution or course, candidates should:

• Carefully research the institution’s admission requirements

• Verify departmental cut-off marks

• Consider course competitiveness

• Choose realistic admission options

• Seek proper admission guidance if necessary

Wrong admission decisions can reduce admission chances, so candidates are encouraged to make informed choices.

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