📅 Proposed 2027 UTME Timeline (Federal Government Proposal)

Last checked: November 03, 2027.

Note: JAMB has not yet officially announced the 2027 UTME registration start date or fees. The dates below are Federal Government proposals — always confirm with JAMB before you act.

Proposed 2027 UTME Timeline

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced a harmonized examination timetable for 2027, proposing the following key dates for JAMB:

Why it matters: The harmonized timetable aims to coordinate all examination bodies so that university admissions can commence by September 2027.

New Initiative: UTME Test Center in Canada

JAMB has announced plans to establish its first UTME test center in Ottawa, Canada, expected to commence operations in 2027.

• Purpose: To allow Nigerians in Canada and across North America to sit the UTME without travelling back to Nigeria
• Status: JAMB is advancing the plan following a visit by Registrar Professor Segun Aina to the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa

Registration Status

• JAMB's official website and channels have not yet released the 2027 registration start date, fees, or official sales notice
• Official announcements will appear on jamb.gov.ng and JAMB's official social media accounts

Warning: Do not trust registration dates circulated on non-official websites.

How to Prepare Now

• Ensure your NIN (National Identification Number) is available and valid — it is required to generate a profile code
• Prepare a personal email address and phone number
• Follow JAMB's official channels for verified updates

Bottom line: The exam window is proposed for March 2027, a Canada test center is in the works, but official registration details are still pending. Keep this page bookmarked — we update it as JAMB announces dates.