While students are registering for UTME, one thing is certain: some will make mistakes. In this article, we will be looking at the solutions to one of the mistakes students make during JAMB registration, which is selecting the “Wrong UTME Subject Combination.”.
While this might look easy to say, the consequences are nothing good to smile about, especially if you are desperate to get admission. I know most of you reading this article now are panicking, but just calm down; there is a solution to this problem.
Let’s start by understanding what a wrong UTME subject combination actually means.
What Is A Wrong UTME Subject Combination?
Wrong UTME Subject Combination simply means selecting a subject during your JAMB registration that doesn’t match with the course you want to study. For example, if Miracle wants to study Mechanical Engineering, his JAMB subject combination should be Mathematics, Use of English, Physics, and Chemistry.
Instead of Miracle selecting those four (4) subjects listed above, he went ahead to pick biology, mathematics, use of English, and chemistry. From this, you can see that Miracle has made a mistake by selecting the wrong subject combination.
Mind you, even if you selected 3 subjects that are correct and 1 is wrong, it’s still a wrong subject combination. All four subjects need to be correct before you can comfortably say you have selected them correctly.
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- Students
When students fail to do research about the right subject combination for the course they wish to study, there is a high chance that such students will make a mistake. JAMB even tried to make this research easier by putting all the courses and their subject combinations in their brochure, but most students didn’t go through it.
Because of improper research and not going through the JAMB brochure, they will end up selecting the wrong subject combination during their registration.
- The CBT center
Well, sometimes students might do proper research about their JAMB subject combination, but the CBT center will fill another.
Most times mistakes from the CBT center aren’t intentional; it could be because there are many people in the queue, so they were trying to hasten things up, which led to the error. Yes, it happens, and I have seen several students complain about that.
If you discovered that your UTME subject combination was wrong due to your error of that of the CBT center where you registered and you didn’t take any steps to resolve this, your chances of admission will be low. In fact, you are automatically not qualified for admission and might not even be able to register for post-UTME.
Well, I think the explanation is quite enough already. It’s time to move on to the main topic of this article, which will talk about the solution to this problem.
What Is The Solution To Wrong UTME Subject Combination?
I will be splitting this solution into two aspects; the first will be heading to those who found out early, and the second will head to those who found out late. If you noticed this error a few days after you registered for JAMB and JAMB hasn’t started, you are among those who found out early.
However, if you noticed this error after the JAMB exam is over, then you are among those who found out late. Now let’s proceed to the solution.
SOLUTION 1: Change Subject Before UTME
One of the best ways to resolve this problem is to change your subject combination before UTME. This solution is for those who found out early. I know some of you are already wondering if it’s possible to change your subject even after registering for JAMB. Well, the truth is that you can.
But it can only be done a few days after registration or before the UTME examination. JAMB often gives the opportunity to students who made mistakes with their subject combination to make corrections.
All you have to do now is wait till JAMB opens the portal for correction. Once it’s open, don’t hesitate to make your own corrections. You can do this at any accredited CBT center close to you. Before you proceed to make corrections, kindly take note of the following below:
Once JAMB opens the portal for correction of wrong subject combination, it doesn’t last long, so don’t even think of waiting time.
Go through the JAMB brochure to see your right subject combination, so avoid making mistakes again.
Make sure you are close to the person helping you to change it in the CBT center to avoid them making mistakes.
SOLUTION 2: Change To A Course To A Course That Agrees With Your Subject Combination
Another way you can resolve this is by changing your course to something that agrees with your subject combination. This solution is for those who discovered their subject combination was wrong after the UTME examination. This might not be what you want, but that’s the only way, as nothing can be done.
We have some students who would just consider that year as a mistake and wait till the next year to rewrite JAMB. It’s also a good idea, especially if you are determined to get that your dream course; this mostly happens among science students.
But if you are interested in getting admission that year with that wrong subject combination, you can visit the JAMB brochure and check for the list of courses that agree with that subject combination. If you have seen one and you are satisfied with it, you will need to do a change of course.
I Could Not Find A Course With Such Subject Combination, What Should I Do?
There might be some cases whereby you have made up your mind to change to a course that agrees with your wrong UTME subject combination. And after going through the JAMB brochure, you couldn’t find a course with such a subject combination.
If you find yourself in this state, the only way out now is to rewrite JAMB. I understand it hurts, but that’s just the only way out. I know some of you still want to know if you can use that wrong subject combination to gain admission, so let’s talk about it.
Can I Be Offered Admission With A Wrong UTME Subject Combination?
The answer to this question will depend on the institution you want to apply for. Normally, you can’t use that wrong subject combination to gain admission. In fact, some institutions might even disqualify you during their post-UTME, and you won’t be able to proceed any further.
However, some institutions might allow you to register for their post-UTME and also consider you for admission, but you will be given a low course to study. Like I said, it all depends on the policy of the institution you are applying for.
So in essence, two things happen if you try to use the wrong subject combination for admission. You may be disqualified or transferred to a lower course. Before we conclude this article, let’s look at some Frequently Asked Questions on this topic.
FAQ’s
Can I Change JAMB Subject Combination After Registration?
YES, you can change your subject combination after registration. But it can only be done when JAMB has opened the portal for correction.
How Much Is To Change UTME Subject Combination?
I don’t think it will cost you any amount to make these changes. I know some CBT centers will want to charge students some amount of money for this service, but it shouldn’t be much.
In conclusion, your subject combination can still be changed if you notice this mistake earlier. Once JAMB announces that the correction portal for the wrong subject combination is open, don’t hesitate to do yours immediately. Our comment section is always open for questions. Thanks for your time.
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