{
  "id": 19149994,
  "title": "2027 UTME: JAMB lists six-point preparation checklist for candidates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/2027-utme-jamb-lists-six-point-preparation-checklist-for-candidates-19149994",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T12:32:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-utme-jamb-lists-six-point-preparation-checklist-for-candidates/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released a six-point checklist for candidates preparing for the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The advice aims to ensure candidates are well-prepared and avoid common mistakes during registration and the admission process. The six recommendations include:\n\n1. Verify your National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) biodata to ensure personal details are accurate.\n2. Obtain a registered phone number for the registration process.\n3. Maintain an active email address for easy communication.\n4. Decide on your preferred course of study.\n5. Choose your preferred institution.\n6. Select the correct UTME subject combinations, aligning them with your chosen programme.\n\nCandidates are advised to gather their biodata, confirm their subject combinations, and understand the requirements for their chosen course. To access further information, candidates can visit JAMB's official website at www.ibas.jamb.gov.ng or follow the board's verified platforms for updates on the 2027 registration exercise. JAMB has shared that the proposed examination timetable lists the UTME for March 15–25, 2027, but the schedule is still considered proposed and subject to change.",
  "summary": "The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released a six-point preparation checklist for prospective candidates ahead of the 2027 UTME exercise. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-utme-jamb-lists-six-point-preparation-checklist-for-candidates/",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}