JAMB shifts 2027 UTME first session arrival time to 7:30am
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adjusted the arrival and examination times for candidates sitting the first session of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), citing safety and logistical concerns. Under the new arrangement, candidates for the first session are now expected to arrive at their designated Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres by […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revised the arrival and examination times for the first session of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) due to safety and logistical concerns. Candidates for the first session must now arrive at their Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers by 7:30am, an hour later than the previously set 6:30am.
The examination itself will still begin at 8:30am and conclude at 10:30am. This change was announced in JAMB's weekly bulletin from Abuja. The decision aimed to address concerns about candidates traveling to exam centers early in the morning, especially those needing to leave their homes before dawn. JAMB held its 2026 Management and IT Retreat in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, from September 6 to 11, to discuss these issues.
The retreat considered public feedback on the early arrival requirement and the challenges candidates faced during early-morning travel. By shifting the reporting time forward, JAMB hopes to enhance candidate safety and convenience, as well as potentially reduce absenteeism from difficulties associated with early travel.
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