How to Change Email on JAMB Profile 2026

If you registered for JAMB with the wrong email address or no longer have access to your old email, you need to update it on your JAMB profile. Your email is important because JAMB sends admission updates, notifications, and other crucial information to it.

To change your email on JAMB profile: Visit any JAMB accredited CBT center with your registration slip and a valid ID. Request an email correction, pay the correction fee (around ₦3,000), and provide your new email address. The center will update your profile and you’ll receive a confirmation email.

Why You Should Update Your Email Address

Your email is linked to your JAMB profile for important communications. JAMB uses your email to send:

• Admission status updates and notifications
• Exam date and venue confirmations
• Important announcements during the admission process
• Password reset links if you forget your login details
• Alerts about profile changes or corrections

If you can’t access your registered email, you might miss critical information that affects your admission chances.

When Can You Change Your Email Address?

JAMB allows email corrections during the official correction period, which typically opens after registration closes and runs for several weeks. The correction window usually closes about two weeks before the UTME exam date.

You can change your email even after writing UTME, as long as the correction period is still open or JAMB reopens corrections during the admission process.

Monitor JAMB’s official website and social media channels for announcements about correction dates.

Step-by-Step Guide to Change Your Email on JAMB Profile

Step 1: Find a JAMB Accredited CBT Center

Locate the nearest JAMB approved CBT center in your area. Only accredited centers can process JAMB profile corrections. You can find a list of approved centers on jamb.gov.ng.

Step 2: Gather Required Documents

Bring these items to the CBT center:

• Your JAMB registration slip (original printout)
• A valid means of identification (National ID, Voter’s Card, Student ID, or International Passport)
• Your new email address written clearly
• Correction fee (usually ₦2,500 to ₦3,000)

Step 3: Request Email Correction at the Center

Tell the CBT center staff you want to change your email address. They will access your JAMB profile using their admin credentials and verify your identity.

Step 4: Provide Your New Email Address

Give them your new email address. Make sure it’s spelled correctly and is an email you can easily access. The center will enter it into your JAMB profile.

Step 5: Pay the Correction Fee

Pay the required correction fee to the CBT center. The standard JAMB correction fee is around ₦2,500 to ₦3,000. Always collect a receipt as proof of payment.

Step 6: Verify the Email Change

After the correction is completed, ask the center to show you the updated profile to confirm your new email is correctly displayed.

Step 7: Check Your New Email for Confirmation

JAMB typically sends a confirmation message to your new email address. Check your inbox (and spam folder) to verify you received it.

Step 8: Update Your Login Credentials

If you’ve been logging into your JAMB profile with your old email, you’ll now need to use your new email address along with your password to access your account.

Can You Change Your Email Online by Yourself?

No, JAMB does not allow candidates to change their email addresses online through their personal profile dashboard. All email corrections must be done at accredited CBT centers.

This policy helps prevent unauthorized people from accessing and tampering with candidates’ profiles.

How Much Does It Cost to Change Your Email?

The correction fee is typically ₦2,500 to ₦3,000 as of recent admission cycles. This is the standard JAMB correction fee that covers email changes, phone number updates, name corrections, and other profile modifications.

Some CBT centers may charge additional service fees, bringing the total to around ₦3,500 to ₦4,000. Always confirm the exact cost before proceeding.

Important Things to Know Before Changing Your Email

Use an email you can access permanently. Don’t use temporary or disposable email addresses. Choose an email from reliable providers like Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook that you’ll have access to for years.

Write down your new email correctly. A single spelling mistake means JAMB will send notifications to the wrong address and you won’t receive them.

Keep your old email active if possible. If you still have access to your old email, don’t delete it immediately. Some systems might still reference it during the transition period.

Change your email before the correction deadline. Once the correction period closes, you cannot make changes until JAMB announces a new correction window, which may not happen until the next admission cycle.

What If You Forgot Your JAMB Password?

If you forgot your JAMB password and can’t access your old email for password reset, you must first change your email at a CBT center. After updating to a new email address, you can use the “Forgot Password” feature on jamb.gov.ng/efacility to reset your password. JAMB will send the reset link to your new email.

Common Problems and Solutions

Problem	Solution
Can’t access old email account	Visit a CBT center to update to a new email address
Wrong email entered during correction	Return to the CBT center immediately for another correction
Not receiving JAMB emails on new address	Check your spam/junk folder or verify the email was entered correctly
CBT center refuses to change email	Ensure you brought all required documents and valid ID
Correction deadline has passed	Wait for JAMB to announce a new correction period or contact JAMB directly

Can You Change Other Profile Information Too?

Yes, during the same CBT center visit, you can request multiple profile corrections including:

• Phone number changes
• Name corrections (requires affidavit or deed poll)
• Date of birth corrections (requires birth certificate or affidavit)
• Subject combination changes
• Course and institution changes

Each correction type requires the same correction fee, but you can bundle multiple changes in one visit to save time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I use someone else’s email for my JAMB profile?

While JAMB allows this, it’s not advisable. Use your own personal email so you have direct access to all notifications and communications from JAMB.

Will changing my email affect my UTME exam or admission?

No, changing your email does not affect your exam date, exam center, UTME score, or admission chances. It only updates how JAMB communicates with you.

How long does the email change take effect?

The email change takes effect immediately after the CBT center processes it. You should start receiving JAMB communications at your new email address right away.

Can I change my email multiple times?

Yes, you can change your email as many times as needed during the correction period, but you’ll pay the correction fee each time.

What if I never registered an email at all?

If you left the email field blank during registration, you can add an email address by visiting a CBT center during the correction period using the same process.

Related Topics You Should Read

After changing your email, you should also know how to reset your JAMB password, how to update other profile information like phone number and name, and how to check your JAMB admission status using your updated email. Understanding the JAMB correction process for subject combinations and courses is also helpful if you need additional changes.