Nigeria’s exams board sets six steps to prepare for 2027 university entrance exam
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Illustrative image · Andy Barbour · Pexels · Licence PexelsNigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board publishes six steps to follow before registering for the 2027 university entrance exam, including verifying biometric data with the national identity agency. The board also asks candidates to choose their course, institution and subjects before registration opens, Punch reports.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Nigeria’s university admissions board, published a list on Monday of six steps to follow before registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the national university entrance exam, for the 2027 session. The announcement was made in a video posted on the board’s official platforms and reported by Nigerian daily Punch.
The board first asks candidates to verify their personal data with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Nigeria’s digital identity agency, before beginning registration. It then recommends having a registered telephone number and an active email address, and choosing their course and institution before selecting the examination subjects corresponding to their intended course.
According to JAMB, the list is intended to help candidates organise themselves, avoid common registration errors and effectively prepare their admission applications. The board directs candidates to its official website, www.ibas.jamb.gov.ng, and its verified accounts for updates on the 2027 registration campaign.
