CHANGE OF NAME: Dear readers, browsing this topic gives me the assurance that you have either input the wrong name format or your name has been misspelled during your JAMB registration. This write-up will show you the full details on how to successfully change your name to the correct one or format.
The name format is one of the crucial mistakes made by Jambites during JAMB registration; inputting their middle name as the surname or vice versa. Jambites’ names can also be misspelled due to the fact that the person registering and the candidates couldn’t hear themselves well or they speak different languages.
REQUIREMENTS FOR JAMB CHANGE OF NAME
Some documents are required for you to prove that you are the one bearing the name you wish to change to, some documents like, Court affidavit, and some other document that prove your name. You will also need the following;
- JAMB log in details
- JAMB registration number
- A debit CARD
HOW MUCH IS CHANGE OF NAME ON JAMB
JAMB change of name costs N2500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Naira) only, on the official JAMB portal. If the candidate loves to go to a café to make the correction, then JAMB change of name costs about N3500 (Three Thousand Five Hundred Naira) depending on how the café operator wants to collect.
HOW TO APPLY FOR CHANGE OF NAME ON JAMB PORTAL
Applying for a change of name on the JAMB portal is simple but complicated. So as not to make any unnecessary mistakes, carefully follow the steps below;
- Visit the JAMB portal on a desktop or desktop mode for those using mobile Android phones.
- Log in to your JAMB profile
- From the menu on the left hand side of the page, click “APPLICATION FOR CORRECTION OF DATA”
- There is a drop down menu, click “change of course and institution”
- Fill in your exam year and JAMB registration number correctly
- The payment page will load for you to select the payment method you wish to use
- After the payment is made, the name correction page will load
- Carefully make the Name Correction
- Click the save button, and make a print out.
JAMB change of name can also be done at a café. Just walk into the café office and give your JAMB details, and you are good to go.
If you still have some issues changing your name on the JAMB portal, put in some comments below. Thank you.
