Following the release of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, candidates can now begin the process of changing their courses or institutions through approved Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) centres nationwide.
JAMB Opens Change of Course and Institution Portal
JAMB announced that the service is now available for candidates who wish to reconsider their earlier choices based on their scores or admission preferences. The board also confirmed that printing of the original 2026 UTME result slips has commenced.
According to JAMB, candidates should carry out all changes at accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres to avoid errors and fraudulent activities.
“Candidates wishing to change their institution or programme of choice may now proceed to do so by visiting any of the Board’s approved CBT centres,” the statement read. “Furthermore, the printing of the original 2026 UTME result slip will commence on Monday, 18th May, 2026,” it added.
Courses Available for Scores Between 140 and 180
For candidates who scored between 140 and 180 in the UTME, several programmes remain available across science, arts and commercial disciplines, according to The Nation.
Science Courses
- Fisheries: Focuses on fish production, aquaculture and management of aquatic resources.
- Agricultural Science: Covers crop cultivation, animal husbandry and food production systems.
- Home Science and Nutrition: Centres on nutrition, food management and family welfare.
- Animal Science: Deals with livestock breeding, production and management.
- Botany: Examines plant life, growth patterns and environmental importance.
- Anatomy: Provides foundational knowledge of the structure of the human body.
- Marine Biology: Studies organisms and ecosystems found in marine environments.
- Zoology: Focuses on animal behaviour, evolution and classification.
- Science Laboratory Technology: Trains students in laboratory procedures, testing and scientific analysis.
Arts and Humanities Courses
- Arabic Studies: Explores Arabic language, literature and culture.
- Archaeology: Studies past civilisations through artefacts and historical remains.
- Christian Religious Studies: Examines Christian teachings, history and ethics.
- Fine Arts: Focuses on painting, sculpture and other forms of visual expression.
- Drama and Performing Arts: Covers acting, stage production and performance techniques.
- Theatre Arts: Includes directing, scriptwriting and theatre management.
- English Language: Studies grammar, literature and communication skills.
- French: Develops language proficiency and understanding of Francophone cultures.
- History and International Studies: Combines historical analysis with global affairs and diplomacy.
- Music: Focuses on musical theory, composition and performance.
Commercial and Social Science Options
- Business Administration: Deals with management, entrepreneurship and organisational operations.
- Public Administration: Focuses on governance, policy implementation and public service.
- Marketing: Examines consumer behaviour, branding and advertising.
- Insurance: Centres on risk management and financial protection services.
- Taxation: Studies tax laws, administration and compliance.
- Criminology and Security Studies: Explores crime prevention, law enforcement and security systems.
- Library and Information Science: Focuses on information management and library services.
- Hospitality and Tourism: Covers hotel operations, tourism management and customer service.
- Political Science: Studies government, political systems and public policy.
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution: Examines conflict management, mediation and peacebuilding strategies.
LASU Rejects Admission Fraud
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Lagos State University (LASU) vowed to uphold transparency and merit in its admission process. LASU was the most preferred institution in the JAMB 2025 application, receiving 79,000 first-choice applications. LASU asked applicants and the public to resist the temptation of patronising 'unscrupulous individuals who might falsely claim to sell admission slots'.
