One of the unforeseen faults that students may detect following JAMB registration is the use of the wrong gender, either male instead of female or female instead of male.
This is a real option for students whose gender was incorrectly recorded on their JAMB profile. It may appear to be a minor issue at first, but the truth is that if your gender on JAMB does not match your NIN, school records, or WAEC result, it might pose complications later, particularly when it’s time for :
- Admission clearance
- NYSC mobilization
- Scholarship verification
- Visa application
Unfortunately, most people do not take this issue seriously until it is too late, and when they do, they are unsure how to fix it or whether JAMB even allows such corrections. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll go over the actual actions you need to take to fix the wrong gender error on JAMB, as well as the cost and documentation this require.
Why Do JAMB Gender Errors Happen
According to our study and reports on Truethenet.com, this error typically occurs as follows:
- Staff at cyber cafés or CBT centers incorrectly selected the gender during registration.
- NIN information were incorrect from the start.
- The JAMB system auto-filled incorrect gender information due to NIN sync difficulties.
Additionally, some students registered using another person’s NIN, which included their gender. Regardless of how it happened, the good news is that you can fix it, but not by sending an SMS or updating online.
How to Correct JAMB Gender – Real Working Steps
Follow this step-by-step guide to update your JAMB gender and ensure it matches your actual NIN and school records.
Step 1:
- Complete an Affidavit for Gender Correction.
- Visit any High Court or Magistrate Court in your state and sign an affidavit that clearly state your gender.
- Request official correction
Cost ranges from ₦1,500 to ₦3,000, depending on the state. Make sure that the affidavit includes your full name, JAMB registration number, and exact gender.
Step 2: Print your NIN slip with the correct gender:
Most profile data from NIN is now synced by JAMB, thus your NIN must be gender-correct. If the gender on your NIN is incorrect, go to NIMC and get it corrected (this may take a week or more). If your NIN is accurate, just print the slip.
Take notice: Some JAMB officials may use this is to verify your claim.
Step 3: Visit the Nearest JAMB Office:
Once you have your affidavit and NIN slip, go to the nearest JAMB office (state or zonal only, no CBT or café).
Inform the officer: “I want to correct a gender error on my JAMB profile.” They’ll ask you to provide:
- Affidavit
- NIN slip
- Valid identity (e.g., school ID, voter card)
- JAMB registration slip or result printout
- WAEC or other O Level result
Step 4: Send REQUERY to 55019 or 66019.
Depending on your state, officers may request that you send REQUERY via SMS to 55019 or 66019.
•Wait for a confirmation or sync message.
This procedure helps to re-sync your NIN with your JAMB profile, particularly after corrections.
Step 5: Pay the correction fee.
Gender rectification is not free. Cost: ₦2,500. You will be given a form to complete, or they will handle it immediately through their system.
Once the adjustment is completed, ask for:
- A printout or confirmation message.
- Check your JAMB profile online after a few days.
Conclusion
Changing your gender on the JAMB site may appear to be a minor fix, but if left unchecked, it can significantly delay your admission, clearance, and possibly NYSC.
The main difficulty is that most people are unaware that JAMB obtains your gender and personal information from NIN, thus if it is entered incorrectly, you would need both a court affidavit and an appropriate JAMB office visit to correct it.
So do not wait until it is too late. If your JAMB profile indicates the incorrect gender:
- Obtain your affidavit
- Print the right NIN slip
- Visit the JAMB office with the required documents
- Pay the rectification cost
As we often say on Truethenet, if you go with the right information and a calm attitude, things will work out for you , even in this difficult Naija system.
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