The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 2027 remains the gateway to university, polytechnic and college of education admission in Nigeria.
Every year, millions of candidates sit for this computer-based test, competing for limited admission slots across the country’s tertiary institutions.
While JAMB typically announces official dates closer to the exam period, historical patterns give a reliable guide to what candidates should expect.
Registration is expected to open between January and March 2027, with the exam likely to hold between March and May 2027.
Results are typically released within days of the exam, usually by May or June.
Candidates are advised to always verify exact dates on JAMB’s official website once announced, as registration typically lasts four to six weeks.
To register for JAMB 2027, candidates will need the following:
- A valid email address and working phone number
- O-Level results or awaiting results details (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB)
- A recent passport photograph
- National Identification Number (NIN), which is mandatory for registration
- Registration fee, typically between ₦5,000 and ₦6,500, subject to official announcement
Here is a step-by-step breakdown of the registration process:
- Step 1: Get your NIN if you don’t already have one. Visit any NIMC enrollment centre early, as this can take time.
- Step 2: Create a JAMB profile at jamb.gov.ng using your email, phone number and NIN.
- Step 3: Purchase the ePIN from designated banks or approved CBT centres. Avoid roadside vendors.
- Step 4: Complete online registration with your personal information, O-Level results, institution choices and preferred exam town.
- Step 5: Visit an accredited JAMB CBT centre for photograph upload and biometric capture.
- Step 6: Print your exam slip, keep multiple copies, and store them safely.
Candidates are encouraged to register early in the registration window, as early registrants often get better exam dates and centre locations.
Waiting until the last week often means crowds, system slowdowns and limited slots.
Candidates should also confirm the correct four subjects for their intended course before registering. Use of English is compulsory, and the other three subjects must match the course requirements, as a wrong subject combination leads to automatic disqualification.
Digital Operations Manager at The Students Forum Nigeria.
