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.
Table of Contents
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Introduction to JAMB 2026 UTME Subject Combination Correction
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Why Subject Combination Is Extremely Important
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Official Announcement from JAMB
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Who Needs to Correct Subject Combination
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Deadline for JAMB Subject Combination Correction 2026
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Step-by-Step Guide to Correct Subject Combination
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Where to Correct Subject Combination
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Fee for Subject Combination Correction
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Common Subject Combination Mistakes Candidates Make
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Correct Subject Combinations for Popular Courses
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Consequences of Wrong Subject Combination
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JAMB Registration Deadline and e-PIN Deadline Explained
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UTME 2026 Exam Date and Schedule
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Direct Entry Registration Details
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Total Number of Candidates Registered So Far
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Why JAMB Will Not Extend Registration Deadline
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Important Warning for Undergraduate Students Registering for UTME
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New Microsoft Camera Rule at CBT Centres
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How to Know Your Correct Subject Combination
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How to Avoid Future Mistakes
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
13. UTME 2026 Exam Date
Exam begins:
April 16, 2026
Exam ends:
April 25, 2026
This is nationwide.
14. Direct Entry Registration
Direct Entry starts:
March 2, 2026
Ends:
April 25, 2026
This is for:
ND holders
NCE holders
HND holders
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.
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.
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.
18. New Microsoft Camera Rule
JAMB introduced Microsoft Camera system.
Purpose:
Prevent impersonation.
Prevent malpractice.
Centres without camera will be delisted.
19. How to Know Correct Subject Combination
Check:
JAMB brochure
University website
Ask teachers
Ask accredited CBT centres
Always confirm before selecting.
20. How to Avoid Mistakes
Follow these tips:
Check brochure first
Confirm with school
Use accredited centres only
Review before submitting
Print slip immediately
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.
JAMB UTME news today
JAMB latest update 2026
JAMB subject correction guide
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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