The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the JAMB examination date for 2026/2027 UTME candidates. Knowing your JAMB exam date and timetable is essential for proper preparation and early registration.
Every year, JAMB releases its UTME examination timetable to guide candidates across all accredited CBT centres in Nigeria. The schedule helps students plan their studies, check venue details, and avoid missing important exam sessions.
The JAMB 2026 examination date is usually fixed after the registration period closes, giving candidates enough time to reprint their exam slips. These slips contain vital information like the JAMB exam date, time, and centre location.
Candidates are advised to always confirm their UTME exam date from the official JAMB portal at www.jamb.gov.ng. This ensures accuracy and prevents falling for fake information circulated on social media.
Official JAMB 2026 Examination Date and Timetable
The official Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has not yet released the exact date for the 2026/2027 UTME examination. Based on past trends, candidates are advised to prepare for the exam to likely take place between April and May 2026, which aligns with standard JAMB scheduling.
During the previous cycle, JAMB scheduled the UTME from Thursday, April 24 to Monday, May 5, 2025, giving candidates several days for their exam sessions.
In light of that precedent, it is safe to anticipate a similar window for the 2026/2027 session — with registration opening earlier in the year and the exam following soon after.
Candidates should routinely check the official JAMB portal at www.jamb.gov.ng for updates on the 2026/2027 UTME timetable, venue allocations, and batch schedules.
Additionally, the examination slip—which contains the exact date, time, and venue for your exam—should be printed timely once available, to avoid last-minute issues.
It’s important to note that the examination will be conducted in accredited CBT centres across the country, and no candidate will be posted outside their chosen examination town or group of towns.
Ensure you arrive at your centre early on the specified date, with all required documents, to avoid being turned away.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the registration timeline for Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) UTME 2026/2027, based on available data and past trends:
- The registration period for UTME typically opens in the first quarter of the year—historically starting in January or early February.
- For instance, in the 2025 cycle the registration opened on 3 February 2025 and closed on 8 March 2025.
- The optional Mock‐UTME usually takes place shortly after the registration closes, typically in March or early April.
- The main UTME examination is then scheduled for April to May, giving time for registration processing, slip printing and candidate preparation.
Register as early as possible once the portal opens to avoid last‐minute rush. Keep track of official announcements on the JAMB portal to prevent falling victim to false deadlines.
JAMB Mock Examination Date 2026/2027
The JAMB mock examination 2026/2027 is a preparatory test organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board before the main UTME. It helps candidates familiarize themselves with the computer-based testing (CBT) environment and reduce exam-day anxiety.
Based on previous trends, the JAMB mock exam date 2026/2027 is expected to fall in March or early April 2026, shortly after registration closes. Candidates who indicate interest during registration will be automatically scheduled for the mock UTME.
The mock exam slip contains essential details such as the venue, date, and time of the test, and must be printed from the official JAMB portal before the exam day. It is important to note that participation in the JAMB mock exam is optional and does not affect your final UTME result.
Candidates are strongly advised to use the mock JAMB test as an opportunity to evaluate their speed, accuracy, and preparedness. It also allows them to get used to the JAMB CBT interface, question structure, and time management techniques for the main examination.
