JAMB shifts 2027 UTME first session arrival time to 7:30am

Daily Trust | 16-09-2026 07:45am |

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adjusted the arrival and examination times for the first session of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Candidates for the first session are now expected to arrive at their Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres by 7:30am instead of 6:30am. The examination will commence at 8:30am and end at 10:30am. JAMB said the adjustment was made to address safety and logistical concerns, particularly for candidates travelling long distances.

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