The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has moved the coming time for applicants sitting the primary consultation of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exam, UTME, from 6:30am to 7:30am.
Underneath the brand new association, applicants for the primary consultation are anticipated to reach at their designated Laptop-Primarily based Check (CBT) centres by way of 7:30am. The exam will start at 8:30am and finish at 10:30am.
JAMB mentioned the adjustment used to be made to handle protection and logistical issues related to very early morning actions, in particular for applicants travelling lengthy distances to their exam centres.
The verdict used to be disclosed in a remark by way of JAMB spokesperson and Performing Director, Public Affairs and Protocols, Dr Fabian Benjamin.
Benjamin mentioned the adjustment adopted deliberations on the Board’s 2026 Control and Data Generation Retreat held in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, from September 6 to 11.
He mentioned the Board regarded as issues raised by way of participants of the general public over the consequences of the former early arrival time.
In line with Benjamin, the Board additionally regarded as the difficulties applicants may face when travelling earlier than break of day and concluded {that a} later arrival time would strengthen their protection and comfort.
He added that the revised agenda may cut back the collection of applicants who omit their examinations as a result of demanding situations related to the sooner reporting time.
Then again, JAMB mentioned different exam classes would proceed to function below the present scheduling preparations.
The Board mentioned the adjustment used to be a number of the results of discussions on the retreat, which introduced in combination participants of its control, state coordinators, heads of outstation workplaces and different stakeholders.