Federal Government Sets 2027 Exam Timetable for August Results

The Federal Government is working to harmonize the 2027 external examination timetable, aiming for results to be released by August 2027 to support tertiary admissions from September. This initiative is part of the education reform agenda led by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI).

The Honourable Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, organized a meeting with heads and representatives of examination bodies at the Federal Ministry of Education Headquarters in Abuja. The discussions focused on aligning examination schedules, minimizing timetable clashes, and ensuring timely results processing.

The proposed timetable includes the JAMB-UTME from 15–25 March with results in March 2027, NECO-SSCE from 1 April–14 May with results in August 2027, WAEC-WASSCE from 11 May–18 June with results in August 2027, NABTEB from 1 June–5 July with results in August 2027, and NBAIS from 10 June–9 July with results in August 2027. The Ministry will continue to engage with examination bodies to ensure adherence to these timelines.