2027 UTME: JAMB Lists Six Things Candidates Must Get Right Before Registration

• JAMB has outlined six preparation steps for 2027 UTME candidates, covering NIMC biodata, phone numbers, email addresses, courses, institutions and subject combinations.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released a six-point checklist to help prospective candidates prepare for the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and avoid mistakes during registration.

The board urged candidates to verify their personal information with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), obtain a registered phone number and ensure they have access to an active email address.

In a video shared on its official platforms on Monday, JAMB also advised applicants to decide on their preferred courses and institutions and confirm the appropriate UTME subject combinations before beginning registration.

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

According to JAMB, preparing these details in advance will help candidates stay organised and make informed choices throughout the registration and admission process.

Six things to prepare before registration

1. Verify your NIMC biodata

Candidates should check that the personal details held by NIMC are correct before commencing registration.

The board identified accurate biodata as an essential part of preparation for the exercise.

2. Get a registered phone number

Prospective candidates should have a registered phone number ready for use during registration.

3. Maintain an active email address

Candidates should provide an active email address that they can easily access.

They should confirm that they can sign in to the account before supplying it for the registration exercise.

4. Decide on your preferred course

JAMB advised candidates to be certain about the programme they intend to study.

Understanding the requirements of the chosen course will help them make the appropriate registration choices.

5. Choose your preferred institution

Candidates should decide which institution they wish to attend and review the requirements for their intended programme.

6. Select the correct UTME subjects

The board stressed that candidates must choose subject combinations that align with their preferred programmes.

It said selecting the appropriate programme and UTME subjects was an important part of the admission process.

Candidates directed to official platforms

JAMB urged applicants seeking further guidance to consult its official website and verified communication platforms for updates on registration and programme requirements.

“Get informed, get prepared, get ready for your 2027 UTME,” the board said.

March examination dates remain proposed

A proposed 2027 examination timetable published by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation on October 14, 2026, lists the UTME for March 15 to 25, 2027.

However, the schedule remains provisional and should not be treated as JAMB’s final confirmation of the examination dates.

JAMB also described the dates shared on its platforms as proposed timelines and urged candidates to follow official announcements from the relevant examination bodies.