The Federal Government has proposed a harmonised timetable for major examinations in 2027, with the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scheduled for March and results of key secondary school examinations targeted for August.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced the proposed schedule on its social media platforms on Thursday, saying the arrangement is intended to improve coordination among examination bodies and enable eligible candidates to begin tertiary admission processes by September 2027.
Under the proposal, the UTME will hold from March 15 to 25, while the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination is scheduled for April 1 to May 14.
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will run from May 11 to June 18, followed by the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) examinations from June 1 to July 5.
The National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) examination is scheduled for June 10 to July 9.
“The Federal Government is working with examination bodies to align the 2027 examination timetable and ensure the timely release of results, enabling eligible candidates to begin tertiary admission processes by September 2027,” JAMB said.
The proposed arrangement is intended to minimise timetable clashes, improve coordination among examination bodies and ensure that results are processed and released on time.
It is also expected to give candidates seeking admission into universities, polytechnics and other tertiary institutions an opportunity to complete the required examinations and admission procedures within the proposed timeline.
However, JAMB stressed that the dates remain proposed timelines and are not yet final.
The board advised candidates to monitor official announcements from JAMB and the relevant examination bodies for confirmation of the schedules and any subsequent changes.
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