JAMB UTME 2027 Exam Date – Proposed 15–25 March 2027 (Registration & Timetable)
Quick answer: The JAMB UTME 2027 is proposed for Monday 15 March to Thursday 25 March 2027, according to the Federal Ministry of Education’s harmonised 2027 exam calendar (press statement of 14 October 2026). These are proposed dates – JAMB has not yet released its own 2027 registration period, mock date or final exam timetable. JAMB has also confirmed that the first session of each 2027 UTME day will start at 8:30 am (arrival 7:30 am). For comparison, the 2026 UTME ran from 16 to 25 April 2026.
- Proposed UTME 2027 window: 15 – 25 March 2027, with results expected in March 2027 (Federal Ministry of Education, 14 October 2026 – proposed, not final).
- JAMB has not yet published 2027 registration, mock or final exam dates.
- JAMB said on 14 September 2026 that first-session candidates in the 2027 UTME will arrive at 7:30 am and write from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.
- In 2026, registration ran 26 January – 28 February, the optional mock was on 28 March and the main UTME ran 16 – 25 April (past dates).
- We will add JAMB’s official 2027 calendar here as soon as it is published.
Which exam is this?
The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is the computer-based entrance exam run by JAMB for admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. Candidates sit four subjects (Use of English plus three others) at accredited CBT centres. Direct Entry (DE) applicants register with JAMB but do not write the UTME. This page tracks the 2027 UTME – the exam for the 2027/2028 admission year. For school-leaving exams, see the WAEC timetable 2027 and the NECO GCE timetable 2026.
JAMB UTME 2027 – current status
| Activity | 2027 status |
|---|---|
| e-PIN sale and UTME registration | Awaited – no official dates yet |
| Optional mock UTME | Awaited – no official date yet |
| Main UTME examination | Proposed: Mon 15 Mar – Thu 25 Mar 2027 (Federal Ministry of Education harmonised calendar; JAMB timetable awaited) |
| UTME results | Expected in March 2027 (proposed) |
| Direct Entry registration | Awaited – no official dates yet |
| First-session timing | Announced: arrive 7:30 am, exam 8:30 – 10:30 am |
Why March? The harmonised 2027 exam calendar
On 14 October 2026 the Federal Ministry of Education met the heads of JAMB, WAEC, NECO, NABTEB and NBAIS in Abuja to line up the 2027 national exams so they do not clash and results are ready for September admissions. Its press statement proposed the UTME for 15 – 25 March 2027, NECO SSCE (internal) for 1 April – 14 May and WAEC WASSCE for 11 May – 18 June 2027 (Edugist, 15 October 2026). The Ministry called these proposed timelines, so the UTME window could still change when JAMB publishes its official schedule. If it holds, the UTME would come about a month earlier than in 2026.
2027 UTME first-session timing change
According to a JAMB statement issued on Monday 14 September 2026 by its spokesperson Dr Fabian Benjamin (reported by WithinNigeria, 16 September 2026), the board has moved the first daily session of the 2027 UTME one hour later. The change came out of JAMB’s 2026 management retreat and affects only the first session; later sessions keep their usual times.
| First session | Before (up to 2026) | 2027 UTME |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival at CBT centre | 6:30 am | 7:30 am |
| Exam starts | 7:30 am | 8:30 am |
| Exam ends | 9:30 am | 10:30 am |
Past dates: JAMB UTME 2026 (for reference only)
These are last year’s dates as announced by JAMB (BusinessDay, 27 January 2026). They show the usual season and are not the 2027 schedule.
| Activity (2026 – past) | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Sale of UTME e-PINs | Mon 19 Jan 2026 | Thu 26 Feb 2026 |
| UTME registration | Mon 26 Jan 2026 | Sat 28 Feb 2026 |
| Direct Entry forms and registration | Mon 2 Mar 2026 | Sat 25 Apr 2026 |
| Optional mock UTME | Sat 28 Mar 2026 | |
| Main UTME examination | Thu 16 Apr 2026 | Sat 25 Apr 2026 |
In April 2026 JAMB publicly denied a fake postponement notice and confirmed the UTME would go ahead as scheduled – a reminder to trust only notices from JAMB’s own website and verified social media accounts.
How to check the official JAMB UTME 2027 dates
- Visit jamb.gov.ng and JAMB’s verified social media pages for the 2027 UTME/DE registration announcement.
- Note the e-PIN sale period, registration deadline, mock date and main exam window.
- After registration, reprint your exam slip when JAMB opens printing – it shows your exact date, session time and CBT centre.
Once your date is known, add it to our exam countdown or add it to your calendar.
Frequently asked questions
When is the JAMB UTME 2027 exam date?
The UTME 2027 is proposed for Monday 15 March to Thursday 25 March 2027 under the Federal Ministry of Education’s harmonised exam calendar (14 October 2026). JAMB has not yet confirmed final dates. In 2026 the main exam ran from 16 to 25 April.
When will JAMB 2027 registration start?
JAMB has not announced it yet. For reference, 2026 UTME registration ran from Monday 26 January to Saturday 28 February 2026; with a March 2027 exam, registration is likely to open earlier, but wait for JAMB’s notice.
What time does the JAMB 2027 exam start?
JAMB has said the first session of the 2027 UTME will run from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, with candidates arriving at 7:30 am. Your exam slip will show your own session time.
Is there a JAMB mock exam in 2027?
The 2027 mock date has not been announced. In 2026 the optional mock UTME was held on Saturday 28 March.
Where can I check the official JAMB timetable?
On jamb.gov.ng and JAMB’s verified social media accounts. Ignore postponement notices that do not come from JAMB itself.
Do Direct Entry candidates write the UTME?
No. Direct Entry applicants register with JAMB for admission but do not sit the UTME.
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