How to Change JAMB Examination Center 2025: Are you one of the candidates who want to change their JAMB examination center for the 2025 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.
Reasons Why You May Need to Change Your JAMB Examination Center in 2025
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
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 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
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.
FAQs
Here are some of the frequently asked questions and answers about changing your JAMB examination center:
Can I change my examination center after the exam date?
No, you cannot change your examination center after the exam date. You can only change your examination center before the exam date, within the specified time frame.
Can I change my examination center more than once?
No, you can only change your examination center once. If you make a mistake or change your mind after changing your examination center, you will have to stick with it.
Can I change my examination center to any state or city in Nigeria?
Yes, you can change your examination center to any state or city in Nigeria, as long as there is an available center in that location. However, you should consider the distance, cost, and convenience of traveling to your new examination center.
How can I check my new examination center and date?
You can check your new examination center and date by printing out your new examination slip from the JAMB portal. You can also check your email or SMS for updates from JAMB.
Will changing my examination center affect my admission chances?
No, changing your examination center will not affect your admission chances. Your admission will depend on your performance in the exam, your choice of course and institution, and the cut-off mark of your preferred institution.
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