The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has outlined six important steps prospective candidates should take before registering for the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The board advised candidates to verify their personal information with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), obtain a registered phone number and ensure they have an active email address before commencing the registration process.
In a video shared on its official platforms on Monday, JAMB also urged prospective candidates to decide on their preferred courses and institutions and ensure that their UTME subject combinations meet the requirements for their chosen programmes.
According to the board, the checklist is intended to help candidates prepare adequately for registration and avoid errors that could affect their admission prospects.
“As you prepare for the 2027 UTME, there are a few important things to get right before examination day,” JAMB stated in the accompanying caption.
The board further emphasised the need for candidates to have their biodata ready, confirm their subject combinations and understand the requirements for their preferred courses.
Six Things JAMB Wants 2027 UTME Candidates to Do
The six steps outlined by the examination body are:
- Verify NIMC biodata: Candidates should ensure that their personal details registered with the National Identity Management Commission are accurate before beginning the UTME registration.
- Get a registered phone number: Prospective candidates should obtain a registered phone number for the registration exercise.
- Provide an active email address: Candidates should have an accessible and functional email address.
- Decide on a preferred course: They should determine the programme they intend to study before registration.
- Choose a preferred institution: Candidates should identify the university, polytechnic or college of education they wish to attend.
- Select the correct UTME subjects: They should ensure that their subject combinations correspond with the admission requirements of their chosen programmes.
JAMB directed candidates seeking further information to visit its official website at www.ibas.jamb.gov.ng and follow its verified social media platforms for updates on the 2027 registration exercise.
“Get informed, get prepared, get ready for your 2027 UTME,” the board urged prospective candidates.
Meanwhile, the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation published a proposed timetable for the 2027 examinations on October 14, 2026.
The proposed schedule lists March 15 to 25, 2027, as the period for the 2027 UTME.
However, the ministry described the timetable as proposed, meaning the dates should not be regarded as final examination dates confirmed by JAMB.
The examination board also shared the proposed timeline on its social media platforms, clarifying that the dates had not been confirmed and advising candidates to rely on official announcements from the relevant examination bodies.
