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title: "Can I Change My Choice of Institution After Writing the UTME Exam?"
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# Can I Change My Choice of Institution After Writing the UTME Exam?

Can I Change My Choice of Institution After Writing the UTME Exam?: A [2027 UTME](https://examloaded.com/) candidate, **Yunusa Aliyu**, has asked a very common and important question:

> “Can I change my choice of school after writing the UTME exam?”
![Can I Change My Choice of Institution After Writing the UTME Exam?](https://examloaded.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Can-I-Change-My-Choice-of-Institution-After-Writing-the-UTME-Exam-300x197.webp)Can I Change My Choice of Institution After Writing the UTME Exam?
The short answer is **Yes** — JAMB allows candidates to change their choice of institution **even after the exam**, but there are [important](/important-items-to-take-along-for-jamb-utme/) details to note.

## When Can You Change Institution?

You can change your:

- **First choice institution**
- **Second, third, or fourth choice**
- And even your **course of study**

This can be done **after the UTME exam**, once JAMB opens the portal for such corrections. The change of institution and course form is usually made available **a few days or weeks after the exam ends**.

## How Many Times Can You Change?

[JAMB](https://www.jamb.gov.ng/) typically allows:

- **Up to two changes** for institution or course
- However, **you must pay a fee** (usually around ₦2,500) each time you make changes

## Things to Keep in Mind Before You Apply

- Only choose schools that are **still accepting candidates**
- Make sure your UTME score meets the **cut-off mark** for the new school and course
- Confirm that the new institution’s **post-UTME or screening form** is still open
- Check the **O’level requirements** for your chosen course

## How to Do It

- Visit a **JAMB-accredited centre** or JAMB office
- Provide your registration number and valid details
- Pay the required fee
- Review your changes carefully before submission

## Final Advice

Yunusa — and every other candidate wondering the same — yes, you can still [change your institution](/how-to-change-institution-or-course-on-jamb-portal/) after the exam. Just make sure your new choices match your score and admission goals. Don’t rush it. Think it through before making the change.