ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released a six-point preparatory checklist for candidates intending to sit the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), urging them to verify their personal details and admission requirements ahead of registration.
The examination body published the advisory on its social media platforms on Monday, November 9, 2026, encouraging prospective candidates to prepare their documents and personal information early to avoid errors during registration and the admission process. JAMB advised candidates to confirm that their names, dates of birth and other personal details are correctly captured by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
It also urged them to maintain access to an active email address and registered phone number and ensure they can retrieve their email login details when needed. The board further advised candidates to decide on their preferred courses and institutions before registration and check the relevant admission requirements and UTME subject combinations to avoid making unsuitable choices.
Prospective candidates were also encouraged to monitor JAMB’s official communication channels and use its online resources to obtain reliable information about the examination and admission process. JAMB has indicated that candidates may begin creating their examination profiles from Thursday, December 10, 2026. However, the board has not yet announced the official commencement date for the 2027 UTME registration exercise.
Separately, the Federal Ministry of Education has proposed March 15 to 25, 2027, for the conduct of the examination as part of efforts to harmonise Nigeria’s examination calendar. The proposed dates have not been confirmed as the final UTME timetable. Candidates are therefore advised to rely on official JAMB announcements for updates on registration, examination dates and other requirements.
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