Federal Government Proposes 2027 Exam Calendar Harmonisation

The Federal Government has proposed a harmonisation of the examination calendars for 2027 for major examination bodies including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), National Examinations Council (NECO), Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), and National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS). This initiative aims to coordinate the examination schedules, reduce clashes, and ensure candidates receive their results promptly to facilitate the admission process into tertiary institutions starting September 2027.

According to the proposed schedule, the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by JAMB is set for March 15 to March 25, with results released within the same month. NECO's Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) is planned from April 1 to May 14, while WAEC's WASSCE is scheduled from May 11 to June 18, overlapping with NECO for four days.

The results from both WAEC and NECO are targeted for release in August 2027, allowing candidates time for admissions. NABTEB's examination is proposed from June 1 to July 5, and NBAIS from June 10 to July 9, with results also expected by August.