Nigeria announces harmonized 2027 examination timetable

The Nigerian Federal Government has released a harmonized timetable for major external examinations for the 2027 academic year. The initiative, part of the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), aims to ensure all major results are released by August 2027 to facilitate seamless admissions into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education by September.

Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, convened a meeting with heads of examination bodies in Abuja to coordinate schedules, prevent timetable clashes, and improve administrative efficiency.

The proposed 2027 schedule includes:

• JAMB-UTME: March 15–25, with results expected in March. • NECO-SSCE: April 1–May 14, with results expected in August. • WAEC-WASSCE: May 11–June 18, with results expected in August. • NABTEB: June 1–July 5, with results expected in August. • NBAIS: June 10–July 9, with results expected in August.