How much is change of course in JAMB 2026

1. Official JAMB Fee for Change of Course (2026)

• The official Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) fee for a Change of Course (or Change of Institution) for the 2026 academic cycle is ₦2,500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Naira only).

• This same ₦2,500 fee covers the cost whether you are changing only the course, only the institution, or both at the same time — as long as it’s part of the same data correction request.

This fee is what JAMB officially charges on the e-Facility/Remita portal before any additional charges.

2. Additional Charges at Accredited CBT Centres

While JAMB’s official fee is ₦2,500, there are additional service charges that can apply if you use a JAMB-Accredited CBT Centre:
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CBT Centre Service Charge

• JAMB allows Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres to charge a service fee for processing corrections (including Change of Course).

• Officially, this service charge is about ₦100-₦200.

Typical Actual Charges at Accredited Centres

In reality, many centres charge more than the official service fee, depending on the location, reputation, and demand:

You should expect to pay:

• ₦100–₦200 → Official or minimal service charge.

• ₦500–₦1,000+ → Common additional charge in many CBT centres.

• In some cases, the total cost at some centres may go up to around ₦3,500–₦5,000 or even ₦6,000+, depending on the centre’s pricing.

⚠️ These extra charges are not levied by JAMB themselves, but by the CBT centres for their service and processing support.

3. Breakdown of Total Potential Costs

So if you go through a centre, you should plan for likely spending about ₦2,800 to ₦4,000+ total, unless you pay only the bare minimum service charge.
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4. Payment Methods

You can pay the change of course fee in two main ways:

️ Online (Self-Service)

• Through the JAMB e-Facility portal

• Use a debit/ATM card or other approved payment options

• No centre service fee if done entirely online (no processing charge) but you must still complete certain steps and may need to visit a centre or JAMB office in person to finalize verification.

At Accredited CBT Centres

• Centre processes payment on your behalf

• You also pay the CBT centre’s service charge

• Biometric/verification procedures usually done there

5. Additional Notes

✔️ You should complete Change of Course before admission decisions are finalized to avoid rejection.
✔️ Changing your course doesn’t guarantee admission — you must still meet the admission requirements of the new course/institution.
✔️ Some centres or cyber cafes may claim to help, but only JAMB-Accredited CBT Centres or JAMB offices are authorized to process changes.

Summary — How Much is Change of Course in JAMB 2026?