The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially opened the portal and process for candidates to correct their subject combinations for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This crucial development gives thousands of candidates across Nigeria the opportunity to fix errors that could otherwise ruin their admission chances.

With registration nearing its final deadline, JAMB has strongly urged candidates to act immediately and visit accredited centres to correct any mistakes.

This comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know — including deadlines, eligibility, step-by-step correction process, fees, rules, warnings, and how to avoid admission disqualification.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to JAMB 2026 UTME Subject Combination Correction

2. Why Subject Combination Is Extremely Important

3. Official Announcement from JAMB

4. Who Needs to Correct Subject Combination

5. Deadline for JAMB Subject Combination Correction 2026

6. Step-by-Step Guide to Correct Subject Combination

7. Where to Correct Subject Combination

8. Fee for Subject Combination Correction

9. Common Subject Combination Mistakes Candidates Make

10. Correct Subject Combinations for Popular Courses

11. Consequences of Wrong Subject Combination

12. JAMB Registration Deadline and e-PIN Deadline Explained

13. UTME 2026 Exam Date and Schedule

14. Direct Entry Registration Details

15. Total Number of Candidates Registered So Far

16. Why JAMB Will Not Extend Registration Deadline

17. Important Warning for Undergraduate Students Registering for UTME

18. New Microsoft Camera Rule at CBT Centres

19. How to Know Your Correct Subject Combination

20. How to Avoid Future Mistakes

21. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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1. Introduction to JAMB Subject Combination Correction 2026

JAMB has officially announced that candidates can now correct their subject combinations for the 2026 UTME.

This is extremely important because subject combination determines whether you qualify for admission into your chosen course.

If your subjects do not match the course requirements, your admission will be rejected — even if you score 350.

This correction opportunity is a second chance for candidates to fix mistakes before it is too late.

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2. Why Subject Combination Is Extremely Important

Subject combination is one of the most critical parts of UTME registration.

Your subjects must match your intended course.

For example:

Medicine requires:

• English
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics

If you select Mathematics instead of Biology, you cannot study Medicine.

Even if you score high marks, admission will be denied.

JAMB system automatically screens candidates based on subject combinations.

Wrong subject = automatic disqualification.

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3. Official Announcement from JAMB

According to JAMB’s official notice:

“Correction of UTME subject combination is now available. Kindly visit any accredited facilities to effect the change.”

This means correction is not done online at home.

You must visit an accredited CBT centre.

JAMB also confirmed that:

• e-PIN sale ends February 26, 2026
• Registration ends February 28, 2026
• No extension will be granted

Candidates must act immediately.

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4. Who Needs to Correct Subject Combination

You should correct your subject combination if:

• You selected wrong subjects
• Your subjects do not match your course
• You changed your course recently
• You made mistakes during registration
• Your CBT operator selected wrong subjects

Even small mistakes must be corrected.

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5. Deadline for Subject Combination Correction

While JAMB did not specify a final correction deadline, corrections must be done before major admission processing begins.

However, since registration ends February 28, candidates should correct immediately.

Do not wait.

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6. Step-by-Step Guide to Correct Subject Combination

Follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit Accredited CBT Centre
Do not go to cyber cafés.

Step 2: Inform them you want subject combination correction

Step 3: Provide:

• JAMB Registration Number
• Phone Number
• Email

Step 4: Request correction

Step 5: Pay correction fee

Step 6: Confirm changes

Step 7: Print updated slip

Done.

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7. Where to Correct Subject Combination

You can correct at:

• JAMB Accredited CBT Centres
• JAMB Offices

Not allowed at:

• Cyber cafés
• Personal computers

Only accredited centres can access correction portal.

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8. Fee for Subject Combination Correction

Correction fee is:

₦2,500 (official JAMB fee)

Additional service charges may apply:

₦500 – ₦1,000

Total expected:

₦3,000 – ₦4,000

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9. Common Subject Combination Mistakes

Most candidates mistakenly select:

Medicine candidates choosing Mathematics instead of Biology

Engineering candidates choosing Biology instead of Chemistry

Law candidates choosing Physics instead of Literature

Accounting candidates choosing Biology instead of Economics

These mistakes lead to admission rejection.

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10. Correct Subject Combinations for Popular Courses

Medicine

English
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

Engineering

English
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics

Law

English
Literature
Government
CRS/IRS

Accounting

English
Mathematics
Economics
Commerce or Government

Computer Science

English
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry

Nursing

English
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

Mass Communication

English
Literature
Government
CRS

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11. Consequences of Wrong Subject Combination

If your subjects are wrong:

You cannot gain admission.

Even if you score 400.

Your admission will be rejected automatically.

Many candidates fail admission every year because of this mistake.

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12. JAMB e-PIN Deadline Explained

JAMB announced:

e-PIN sale closes:

February 26, 2026

Registration closes:

February 28, 2026

Meaning:

You must buy PIN before Feb 26.

Registration must be completed before Feb 28.

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13. UTME 2026 Exam Date

Exam begins:

April 16, 2026

Exam ends:

April 25, 2026

This is nationwide.

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14. Direct Entry Registration

Direct Entry starts:

March 2, 2026

Ends:

April 25, 2026

This is for:

ND holders
NCE holders
HND holders

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15. Over 1.5 Million Candidates Registered

JAMB confirmed:

Over 1.5 million candidates registered already.

Centres operate at only 30% capacity.

Many candidates have not registered yet.

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16. Why JAMB Will Not Extend Deadline

JAMB stated clearly:

No extension will be given.

Reason:

UTME is part of national exam calendar.

It involves:

WAEC
NECO
NABTEB

Everything is coordinated.

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17. Important Warning for Undergraduate Students

JAMB clarified:

Undergraduates can register.

But must declare admission status.

Failure to declare can result in:

Loss of both admissions.

You cannot hold two admissions in Nigeria.

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18. New Microsoft Camera Rule

JAMB introduced Microsoft Camera system.

Purpose:

Prevent impersonation.

Prevent malpractice.

Centres without camera will be delisted.

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19. How to Know Correct Subject Combination

Check:

JAMB brochure

University website

Ask teachers

Ask accredited CBT centres

Always confirm before selecting.

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20. How to Avoid Mistakes

Follow these tips:

Check brochure first

Confirm with school

Use accredited centres only

Review before submitting

Print slip immediately

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21. Final Warning to Candidates

Do not ignore subject combination correction.

It can destroy your admission chances.

Act now.

Deadline is close.

Fix mistakes immediately.

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JAMB UTME news today
JAMB latest update 2026
JAMB subject correction guide

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Conclusion

JAMB has opened subject combination correction for 2026 UTME candidates.

This is a critical opportunity.

Candidates must visit accredited CBT centres immediately.

Failure to correct subject combination may result in admission rejection.

With registration ending February 28, candidates must act now.

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