FG Proposed 2027 WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, and NBAIS Exam and Result Release Dates

The Federal Ministry of education Nigeria has released an update regarding the FG Proposed 2027 WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, and NBAIS Exam and Result Release Dates.

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According to the update, the Federal Government has intensified efforts to harmonise the 2027 external examination timetable, targeting the release of results by August 2027 to enable eligible candidates to commence the admission process into tertiary institutions by September.

The initiative aligns with the education reform agenda of the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), which promotes efficiency, coordination and improved educational outcomes.

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

Proposed 2027 Examination Timetable

Examination 1: JAMB-UTME, with a proposed date of 15" — 25'* March, 2027 and a proposed timeline for the release of results in March, 2027.

Examination 2: NECO-SSCE, with a proposed date of 18 April — 14"° May, 2027 and a proposed timeline for the release of results in August, 2027.

Examination 3: WAEC-WASSCE, with a proposed date of 11" May — 18" June, 2027 and a proposed timeline for the release of results in August, 2027.

Examination 4: NABTEB, with a proposed date of 1$' June — 5" July, 2027 and a proposed timeline for the release of results in August, 2027.

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Examination 5: NBAIS, with a proposed date of 10" June — 9" July, 2027 and a proposed timeline for the release of results in August, 2027.

The Ministry will sustain its engagement with examination bodies to ensure adherence to the agreed timelines, strengthen accountability, and align examination schedules and results releases with tertiary admissions.

Source: Federal Ministry of Education Nigeria.