Proposed harmonised examination timetable aims to reduce clashes and enable eligible candidates to begin tertiary admission processes by September 2027.
The Federal Government has proposed a harmonised timetable for the 2027 national examinations, with the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scheduled for March and results from major examination bodies targeted for release by August.
The plan is intended to enable eligible candidates to begin tertiary admission processes by September 2027.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) shared the proposed timetable on its social media platforms on Thursday, outlining examination periods for UTME, NECO, WAEC, NABTEB and NBAIS.
Under the proposal, the UTME will hold from March 15 to 25, 2027, followed by the National Examinations Council’s (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination from April 1 to May 14.
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is scheduled for May 11 to June 18, while the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) examinations are proposed for June 1 to July 5.
The National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) examinations are 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 initiative is designed to minimise clashes between examination schedules, improve coordination among examination bodies, ensure the timely processing and release of results, and allow eligible candidates to commence admission processes by September.
However, JAMB clarified that the dates are proposed timelines and have not been confirmed as final.
The board urged candidates to monitor official announcements from the respective examination bodies for updates on the 2027 examination schedules.