JAMB Shares Important Tips for 2027 UTME Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has shared six important items for candidates registering for the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

In a post on their social media pages on Monday, JAMB said these items will help candidates stay organised, prepare well, and avoid mistakes during registration and admission.

“As you prepare for the 2027 UTME, there are a few important things to get right before examination day,” the board stated.

Every year, around two million candidates take the exam, which is necessary for admission into universities and polytechnics in Nigeria. Until this year, candidates for colleges of education also needed to take the UTME.

The Checklist

In the checklist, JAMB told candidates to make sure their names, dates of birth, and other personal details with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) are correct before registration starts.

The board also reminded candidates to have an active email address and to keep a registered phone number before the UTME registration begins.

Candidates should also choose their preferred courses and schools and make sure they select the right 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,” it said.

“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.”

The board also advised candidates looking for more details to visit its official website at www.ibas.jamb.gov.ng and follow its verified platforms for updates on the 2027 registration exercise.

2027 UTME

JAMB has not yet announced when the registration will start.

However, the Ministry of Education has instructed JAMB to hold the UTME between 15 and 25 March, 2027.

This directive is part of the education ministry’s effort to harmonise examination schedules across the country.