The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released six important guidelines for prospective candidates preparing for the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME.

The board urged candidates to put their personal information and registration requirements in order ahead of the commencement of the registration exercise to avoid mistakes that could affect their admission prospects.

In a video shared on its official platforms, JAMB advised candidates to first verify their biodata with the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, to ensure that their personal details are accurate.

It also urged prospective candidates to obtain a registered phone number and maintain an active email address for communication and other registration-related activities.

The board further advised candidates to decide on their preferred courses and institutions before registration, while ensuring that their selected UTME subject combinations meet the admission requirements of their chosen programmes.

According to JAMB, following the guidelines would help minimise registration errors and make the admission process smoother for candidates.

The examination body also encouraged prospective candidates to monitor its official website and verified social media platforms for authentic information and updates on the 2027 registration exercise.

Meanwhile, a proposed examination timetable released by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation indicates that the 2027 UTME may take place between March 15 and 25, 2027.

However, JAMB clarified that the dates remain proposed timelines and should not be regarded as the officially confirmed examination schedule.

The board urged candidates to begin preparations early and rely on official announcements for further information.