The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has adjusted the arrival and examination times for candidates taking part in the first session of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
Under the revised schedule, candidates are expected to arrive at their designated computer-based test centres by 7:30 a.m., instead of the previously scheduled 6:30 a.m.
The examination will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m.
JAMB announced the adjustment in its weekly bulletin released in Abuja, saying it was intended to address safety and logistical concerns linked to very early-morning travel.
The board said the concerns were particularly important for candidates travelling long distances to their examination centres and who might otherwise have to leave home before dawn.
According to JAMB, the decision followed deliberations at its 2026 Management and Information Technology Retreat held in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, from September 6 to 11, 2026.
The retreat considered concerns raised by members of the public about the implications of the earlier arrival time, including the challenges candidates could face while travelling during the early hours of the morning.
JAMB said moving the arrival time forward would improve candidates’ safety and convenience and could reduce absenteeism caused by difficulties associated with the previous schedule.
The board added that other examination sessions would continue to follow its established scheduling arrangements.
The retreat brought together JAMB management, state coordinators, heads of outstation offices and other relevant stakeholders to examine ways of improving the efficiency, safety, credibility and overall candidate experience of the UTME.
JAMB said preparations for the 2027 examination had already begun, with efforts focused on applying lessons from previous examinations and implementing decisions reached at the retreat.
The board advised candidates and the general public to take note of the adjustment and await further official communication on the complete 2027 UTME timetable and other arrangements.
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