The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a six-point checklist to guide candidates through the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration process. The advisory was published on JAMB's official social media pages on Monday. The board stated that the checklist is designed to help candidates stay organised, prepare effectively, and avoid common mistakes during the registration and admission process.
"As you prepare for the 2027 UTME, there are a few important things to get right before examination day," JAMB said in its advisory.
Annually, approximately two million candidates sit the UTME, which serves as a prerequisite for admission into Nigerian universities and polytechnics. Until this year, applicants to colleges of education were also required to sit the UTME.
The checklist
JAMB asked candidates to ensure that their names, dates of birth, and other biodata with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) are correct before the UTME registration exercise begins. Candidates were also required to have an active email address and maintain a registered phone number before commencing the UTME registration.
The board urged candidates to decide on their preferred courses and institutions and ensure they selected the appropriate subject combinations.
"Maintain an active email address you can easily access. Candidates should ensure they remember their email login details and can receive messages through the account," JAMB advised.
"Be sure about the programme you intend to study. Candidates should understand the requirements for their preferred programmes rather than choosing courses without checking the necessary qualifications."
Candidates seeking further information were directed to visit JAMB's official website at www.ibas.jamb.gov.ng and follow its verified platforms for updates on the 2027 registration exercise.
2027 UTME Registration Timeline
JAMB has not yet disclosed when the 2027 UTME registration exercise will begin. However, the Ministry of Education has directed the examination body to hold the UTME between 15 and 25 March 2027. This directive was part of the ministry's effort to harmonise examination timetables across the country.
The Ministry of Education also asked the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to conduct the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) between 11 May and 18 June 2027. Additionally, it asked the National Examination Council (NECO) to conduct its SSCE between 1 April and 14 May 2027.