How to Change JAMB Examination Center 2025/2026: Are you one of the candidates who want to change their JAMB examination center for the 2025/2026 session? If yes, then this post is for you. In this post, I will explain the reasons why you may need to change your JAMB examination center, the steps to follow, the cost involved, and some frequently asked questions.
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Reasons Why You May Need to Change Your JAMB Examination Center in 2025/2026
You may want to change your JAMB examination center for various reasons. Some of them are:
- You made a mistake in choosing your preferred center during the registration process.
- You want to relocate to another state or city for personal or academic reasons.
- You are uncomfortable with your assigned center’s location, security, or facilities.
- You have a health condition that requires you to be closer to a medical facility or your family.
- You have a clash of schedules with another examination or activity.
Whatever your reason may be, you can change your JAMB examination center before the exam date. However, you need to act fast and follow the right procedure.
Steps to Follow to Change Your JAMB Examination Center 2025/2026
The steps to follow to change your JAMB examination center are:
- Visit the JAMB portal via https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/ and log in with your email address and password.
- On the dashboard, click on “Registration (2025/2026 only)” and select “Correction of Data”.
- On the next page, click on “Change of Examination Center” and proceed to make payment of N2,500 (Two thousand five hundred naira only) using your preferred payment method (card, bank, USSD, etc.).
- After successful payment, you will be redirected to a page where you can select your new examination center from the available options.
- Confirm your new examination center and print out your new examination slip.
Note: You can only change your examination center once, so make sure you choose wisely and carefully. Also, you can only change your examination center within the stipulated time frame, which is usually a few weeks before the exam date. You can check the JAMB website or your email for updates on the deadline for the change of examination center.
Cost of Changing Your JAMB Examination Center 2025/2026
The cost of changing your JAMB examination center is N2,500 (Two thousand five hundred naira only). This is the same amount you pay for any other correction of data on the JAMB portal. You can pay using your debit card, bank account, USSD code, or any other payment method available on the JAMB portal.
Conclusion
Changing your JAMB examination center is possible and easy if you follow the steps outlined in this post. However, you should only change your examination center if you have a valid reason and if you are sure of your new choice. You should also do it early enough to avoid missing the deadline or facing any technical issues. I wish you all the best in your JAMB exam and admission process.