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The 2026 JUPEB examination timetable has been officially released by the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board. Exams begin on Monday, 3rd August 2026 and run through Friday, 14th August 2026, covering two weeks — Week 1 for MCQ/CBT/Practicals and Week 2 for Essays and remaining Practicals. All candidates must note their subject dates carefully, as some subjects span multiple sessions across both weeks.
- Key Highlights
- About JUPEB
- JUPEB 2026 Exam Timetable — Week 1: MCQ / CBT / Practicals
- JUPEB 2026 Exam Timetable — Week 2: Essay & Practicals
- Subject-by-Subject Exam Schedule at a Glance
- Important Things to Note Before Your JUPEB Exam
- Frequently Asked Questions — JUPEB 2026 Timetable
- Source & Verification
- Final Thoughts
Key Highlights
- Exam starts: Monday, 3 August 2026 (Briefing + History MCQ)
- Exam ends: Friday, 14 August 2026 (Biology Practical)
- Week 1 focus: MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) / CBT / Practicals
- Week 2 focus: Essay papers and remaining Practicals
- Morning session: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Week 1) | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Week 2)
- Afternoon session: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM (both weeks)
- Break time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM daily
- Document reference: JUPEB Official Document ED-05 (DRAFT)
- First day activity: Briefing Session in the morning, then History MCQ and afternoon subjects
About JUPEB
The Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) is a nationally recognised advanced-level programme that gives Nigerian students direct entry into 200 Level at participating universities, bypassing JAMB UTME. Candidates study three A-Level subjects over one academic session and sit for the JUPEB examination at the end of the year. A strong JUPEB result qualifies students for Direct Entry admission into universities such as UNILAG, LASU, OOU, and many others affiliated with the board.
The 2026 JUPEB examination covers all registered subjects across two examination weeks. Candidates must confirm their centre information with their institution ahead of 3rd August 2026.
JUPEB 2026 Exam Timetable — Week 1: MCQ / CBT / Practicals
Morning Session: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Break: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
| Day & Date | 8:30–9:30 AM | 10:00–11:00 AM | 11:30–12:30 PM | 1:30–2:30 PM | 3:00–4:00 PM | 4:30–5:30 PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 03/08/2026 | Briefing Session | Briefing Session | History MCQ | Yoruba MCQ / Igbo MCQ / Music MCQ / Geography MCQ | Literature MCQ / Business Studies MCQ | Accounting MCQ / Agric Science MCQ |
| Tuesday 04/08/2026 | Physics MCQ | Physics MCQ | Physics MCQ | Physics MCQ | Government MCQ | Government MCQ |
| Wednesday 05/08/2026 | Chemistry MCQ | Chemistry MCQ | Chemistry MCQ | Chemistry MCQ | Economics MCQ | Economics MCQ / Visual Arts MCQ / French MCQ |
| Thursday 06/08/2026 | Biology MCQ | Biology MCQ | Biology MCQ | CRS MCQ / ISS MCQ / Mathematics MCQ | Mathematics MCQ | Mathematics MCQ |
| Friday 07/08/2026 | Physics Practical / French Practical (All day) |
Note: Break runs from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM every day. No candidate should be in the examination hall during this period.
JUPEB 2026 Exam Timetable — Week 2: Essay & Practicals
Morning Session: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
| Day & Date | 8:00–10:00 AM | 10:30–12:30 PM | 1:00–3:00 PM | 3:30–5:30 PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 10/08/2026 | Yoruba Essay / Igbo Essay | French Essay / Music Essay | History Essay / Agric Sc. Essay | Mathematics Essay |
| Tuesday 11/08/2026 | Chemistry Essay | CRS Essay / ISS Essay / Business Studies Essay | Biology Essay / Geography Essay | Visual Arts Practical / Agric. Science Practical |
| Wednesday 12/08/2026 | Government Essay | Literature Essay / Accounting Essay | Economics Essay / Visual Arts Essay | Physics Essay |
| Thursday 13/08/2026 | Chemistry Practical / Music Practical (All day) | |||
| Friday 14/08/2026 | Biology Practical (All day) |
Subject-by-Subject Exam Schedule at a Glance
| Subject | MCQ Date (Week 1) | Essay Date (Week 2) | Practical Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | Mon 03/08 (Morning) | Mon 10/08 (Afternoon) | — |
| Physics | Tue 04/08 (All day) | Wed 12/08 (Afternoon) | Fri 07/08 |
| Government | Tue 04/08 (Afternoon) | Wed 12/08 (Morning) | — |
| Chemistry | Wed 05/08 (All day) | Tue 11/08 (Morning) | Thu 13/08 |
| Economics | Wed 05/08 (Afternoon) | Wed 12/08 (Afternoon) | — |
| Visual Arts | Wed 05/08 (Afternoon) | Wed 12/08 (Afternoon) | Tue 11/08 (Afternoon) |
| French | Wed 05/08 (Afternoon) | Mon 10/08 (Morning) | Fri 07/08 |
| Biology | Thu 06/08 (Morning) | Tue 11/08 (Afternoon) | Fri 14/08 |
| Mathematics | Thu 06/08 (Afternoon) | Mon 10/08 (Afternoon) | — |
| CRS | Thu 06/08 (Afternoon) | Tue 11/08 (Morning) | — |
| ISS | Thu 06/08 (Afternoon) | Tue 11/08 (Morning) | — |
| Yoruba | Mon 03/08 (Afternoon) | Mon 10/08 (Morning) | — |
| Igbo | Mon 03/08 (Afternoon) | Mon 10/08 (Morning) | — |
| Music | Mon 03/08 (Afternoon) | Mon 10/08 (Morning) | Thu 13/08 |
| Geography | Mon 03/08 (Afternoon) | Tue 11/08 (Afternoon) | — |
| Literature | Mon 03/08 (Afternoon) | Wed 12/08 (Morning) | — |
| Business Studies | Mon 03/08 (Afternoon) | Tue 11/08 (Morning) | — |
| Accounting | Mon 03/08 (Afternoon) | Wed 12/08 (Morning) | — |
| Agric Science | Mon 03/08 (Afternoon) | Mon 10/08 (Afternoon) | Tue 11/08 (Afternoon) |
Important Things to Note Before Your JUPEB Exam
- Arrive early. Morning sessions begin at 8:30 AM in Week 1 and 8:00 AM in Week 2. Plan to be at your exam centre at least 45 minutes before the start time.
- Monday is a Briefing Day. The first session on 3rd August is a briefing — no examination paper is written in the morning. History MCQ follows immediately after. Do not skip the briefing.
- Practicals are full-day events. Physics/French Practical (7 Aug), Chemistry/Music Practical (13 Aug), and Biology Practical (14 Aug) run as dedicated full days. Come prepared with all required practical materials.
- This is a DRAFT document. The timetable is marked as a draft (Document ED-05). Always confirm the final version through your JUPEB centre coordinator or the official JUPEB board before exam day.
- No clashes are permitted. If any of your three registered subjects appear to conflict on the timetable, report it to your centre supervisor immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions — JUPEB 2026 Timetable
When does JUPEB 2026 exam start?
The 2026 JUPEB examination begins on Monday, 3rd August 2026 with a Briefing Session in the morning, followed by History MCQ and several afternoon subject papers on the same day.
When does JUPEB 2026 exam end?
The last paper is Biology Practical on Friday, 14th August 2026, making the full examination period two weeks — 3rd August to 14th August 2026.
What is the difference between Week 1 and Week 2 of JUPEB?
Week 1 (3–7 August) covers MCQ papers and the first round of practicals. Week 2 (10–14 August) covers Essay papers and the remaining practicals for Chemistry, Music, Biology, Visual Arts, and Agric Science.
What time does JUPEB exam start daily?
In Week 1, the morning session starts at 8:30 AM. In Week 2, it starts at 8:00 AM. The afternoon session begins at 1:00 PM in both weeks and runs until 5:30 PM.
Is the JUPEB 2026 timetable final?
The released document is labelled as a DRAFT (Document ED-05). Candidates should treat these dates as working dates and confirm with their JUPEB-affiliated institution or the JUPEB board for the finalised version.
Which subjects have practicals in JUPEB 2026?
Physics (7 Aug), French (7 Aug), Chemistry (13 Aug), Music (13 Aug), Biology (14 Aug), Visual Arts (11 Aug), and Agric Science (11 Aug) all have practical components.
What should I bring to the JUPEB exam centre?
Bring your JUPEB candidate slip, a valid ID, approved stationery, and for practical days, any equipment specified by your institution. Phones and electronic devices are not permitted in the exam hall.
Source & Verification
The timetable in this guide is extracted from Official JUPEB Document ED-05 — 2026 JUPEB Examinations, Week 1 MCQ/CBT/Practical Timetable and Week 2 Essay/Practical Timetable, circulated May 2026. This page will be updated immediately if JUPEB releases a revised or final version. If your centre has received a different version, let us know in the comments.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This timetable is published as received and is marked DRAFT by JUPEB. CampusNinja is not affiliated with JUPEB. Always confirm the finalised schedule through your institution and the official JUPEB board before examination day.
Final Thoughts
The 2026 JUPEB examinations run from 3rd to 14th August 2026, split across two weeks of MCQ/Practical and Essay papers. Every candidate should now map out their personal subject schedule using the tables above, confirm their exam centre details, and begin revision with specific exam dates in mind. Bookmark this page — we will update it immediately if JUPEB releases any changes to this timetable.
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