The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised prospective candidates for the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to verify their personal information with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and prepare their registration details ahead of the exercise.
In a six-point advisory, the examination body highlighted the need for accurate biodata, accessible contact details and careful selection of preferred courses, institutions and examination subjects.
JAMB urged candidates to confirm that their names, dates of birth and other personal information on the NIMC database are correct before beginning the registration process, warning that discrepancies could create complications during their application.
It also advised prospective candidates to maintain an active email address and a registered phone number they can readily access. Candidates were encouraged to keep their login details safe and ensure their accounts can receive important messages.
On course and institution selection, the board asked candidates to understand the admission requirements for their preferred programmes before making their choices. It also stressed the importance of selecting the correct UTME subject combination to avoid errors that could affect their admission prospects.
Candidates seeking guidance on the preparations were directed to JAMB’s official website, and its verified communication channels for updates on the 2027 examination.
The board has not announced the commencement date for registration. However, the Federal Ministry of Education has proposed March 15 to 25, 2027, for the conduct of the 2027 UTME as part of efforts to harmonise the country’s national examination calendar.
Prospective candidates are therefore being encouraged to put their records and registration requirements in order while awaiting the official announcement of the exercise.
