JAMB Releases 6-Point Checklist for 2027 UTME Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released a six-point preparation checklist for prospective candidates ahead of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

In a preparation guide shared through its official communication platforms, the Board advised candidates to put important personal information and admission choices in order before the commencement of registration.

The checklist is intended to help prospective candidates prepare early, avoid registration errors and make informed decisions about their preferred courses and institutions.

JAMB’s Six-Point Preparation Checklist for 2027 UTME

According to the Board, prospective candidates should take the following six steps ahead of the 2027 UTME registration exercise:

1. Verify Your NIMC Biodata

Candidates are advised to ensure that their personal information with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is accurate.

They should carefully check their biodata and ensure that the details are correct before proceeding with UTME registration.

2. Get a Registered Phone Number

Prospective candidates should ensure they have a registered phone number available for the registration exercise.

Candidates are encouraged to use a number they can access throughout the registration and admission process.

3. Provide an Active Email Address

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

An accessible email account is important for receiving relevant registration information, notifications and other admission-related communication.

4. Decide on Your Preferred Course

JAMB advised candidates to determine the course or programme they intend to study before registration begins.

Candidates should research their preferred programmes and understand the admission requirements before making their choices.

5. Choose Your Preferred Institution

Prospective candidates should identify the university, polytechnic, college of education or other tertiary institution they wish to attend.

Making this decision early will help candidates prepare their admission choices and avoid unnecessary changes during the registration process.

6. Select the Correct UTME Subject Combination

Candidates must ensure that their chosen UTME subjects correspond with the admission requirements for their preferred courses.

Selecting an incorrect subject combination could affect a candidate’s eligibility for admission, even where the required UTME score is obtained.

Candidates are therefore advised to confirm the approved subject combinations for their intended programmes before registration.

Where to Get Official JAMB Updates

Candidates seeking further information and updates on the 2027 UTME preparation and registration exercise are advised to visit the JAMB Integrated Brochure and Syllabus System (IBASS) through:

IBASS Portal

They should also follow JAMB’s verified communication channels for official announcements and registration instructions.

2027 UTME Examination Date: What Candidates Should Know

Regarding the examination date, a proposed timetable published by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation listed March 15–25, 2027, as the proposed period for the 2027 UTME.

However, candidates should note that these dates remain proposed and should not be treated as JAMB’s final confirmed examination schedule.

Prospective candidates are advised to rely on official announcements from JAMB for confirmation of the registration period and examination dates.

Advice to 2027 UTME Candidates

The release of the six-point checklist provides prospective candidates with an opportunity to prepare ahead of the 2027 UTME registration exercise.

Rather than waiting until registration begins, candidates should verify their NIMC details, secure an accessible phone number and email address, research their preferred courses and institutions, and confirm the correct UTME subject combinations.

Early preparation can help reduce avoidable mistakes and make the registration process more organised.

CampusInfo Academy will continue to provide updates on the 2027 UTME, JAMB registration procedures, examination timetable, admission requirements and other important information for prospective candidates.