2027 UTME: JAMB Warns Candidates Against Errors, Lists Six Preparatory Steps
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised prospective candidates for the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to begin preparations early, outlining six important steps to help them avoid mistakes during registration and the admission process.
The board urged candidates to verify their biodata with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), obtain a registered phone number and maintain an active email address before commencing registration.
In a video shared on its official platforms on Monday, JAMB also advised prospective candidates to decide on their preferred courses and institutions and ensure they select the correct UTME subject combinations.
The board said the checklist was designed to help candidates stay organised and meet the necessary requirements ahead of the examination.
“As you prepare for the 2027 UTME, there are a few important things to get right before examination day,” JAMB stated.
The six steps outlined by the board are:
1. Verify NIMC biodata: Candidates should ensure that their personal details with the National Identity Management Commission are accurate before beginning registration.
2. Get a registered phone number: Prospective candidates should have a registered phone number available for the registration exercise.
3. Provide an active email address: Candidates should ensure they have an accessible email account for registration and official communication.
4. Decide on a preferred course: JAMB advised candidates to identify the programme they intend to study before registration.
5. Choose a preferred institution: Candidates should determine the institution they wish to attend.
6. Select the correct UTME subjects: The board stressed that subject combinations must align with the requirements of candidates’ chosen courses to avoid admission complications.
JAMB further advised candidates seeking additional information to visit its official website, 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.
Meanwhile, the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation had published a proposed timetable for the 2027 public examinations on October 14, 2026.
The proposed schedule listed March 15 to 25, 2027, as the period for the 2027 UTME.
However, the dates have not been confirmed as final by JAMB, which has urged candidates to rely on official announcements from the examination bodies.
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