The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is responsible for conducting examinations for prospective undergraduates seeking admission into Nigerian universities. During the registration process, candidates may make mistakes that can affect their admission process. In this article, we will examine how to correct JAMB mistakes.
Background Information on JAMB
JAMB conducts the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for prospective undergraduates seeking admission into Nigerian universities. The UTME is usually conducted between March and April every year. After the release of the UTME results, candidates are required to register for the post-UTME screening exercise of their chosen universities.
During the registration process, candidates are required to provide personal and academic information. Candidates must ensure that the information provided during registration is accurate and correct. However, mistakes can sometimes be made during the registration process, and it is important to correct these mistakes to avoid any issues during the admission process.
How to Correct JAMB Mistakes
- Correction of Name: To correct a mistake in the name provided during registration, candidates can follow the steps below:
a. Visit the JAMB website at www.jamb.gov.ng b. Click on “Services” on the homepage. c. Click on “Correction of Data” from the drop-down menu. d. Click on “Change of Name” on the new page. e. Follow the instructions provided and make the necessary payment. f. Print the confirmation slip after completing the process.
- Correction of Date of Birth: To correct a mistake in the date of birth provided during registration, candidates can follow the steps below:
a. Visit the JAMB website at www.jamb.gov.ng b. Click on “Services” on the homepage. c. Click on “Correction of Data” from the drop-down menu. d. Click on “Change of Date of Birth” on the new page. e. Follow the instructions provided and make the necessary payment. f. Print the confirmation slip after completing the process.
- Correction of State of Origin/LGA: To correct a mistake in the state of origin or local government area (LGA) provided during registration, candidates can follow the steps below:
a. Visit the JAMB website at www.jamb.gov.ng b. Click on “Services” on the homepage. c. Click on “Correction of Data” from the drop-down menu. d. Click on “Change of State/LGA of Origin” on the new page. e. Follow the instructions provided and make the necessary payment. f. Print the confirmation slip after completing the process.
- Correction of Course/Institution: To correct a mistake in the course or institution provided during registration, candidates can follow the steps below:
a. Visit the JAMB website at www.jamb.gov.ng b. Click on “Services” on the homepage. c. Click on “Correction of Data” from the drop-down menu. d. Click on “Course/Institution Correction” on the new page. e. Follow the instructions provided and make the necessary payment. f. Print the confirmation slip after completing the process.
Note: Candidates are advised to ensure that they confirm their correct details before making any correction on the JAMB portal.
Conclusion
In conclusion, mistakes can be made during the JAMB registration process, and it is important to correct these mistakes to avoid any issues during the admission process. To correct mistakes on the JAMB portal, candidates can follow the steps provided above. It is important for candidates to ensure that they confirm their correct details before making any correction on the JAMB portal. Candidates should also ensure that they meet the admission requirements of the university and that they accept their admission within the deadline set by the university.
