JUPEB Timetable 2026 for MCQ, CBT, Essay, and Practical Papers

The Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board has released the timetable for the 2026 JUPEB examinations.

The exams will run for two weeks in August 2026, with the first week set aside for multiple-choice questions, computer-based testing, and practicals, while the second week will cover essay and practical papers.

JUPEB 2026 Exam Weeks

Week 1 will run from Monday, 3 August, to Friday, 7 August 2026.

That week will cover MCQ, CBT, and practical papers; candidates will also attend a briefing session on the first day before the day’s papers begin.

Week 2 will run from Monday, 10 August, to Friday, 14 August 2026.

That week will focus on essay papers and the remaining practical papers.

Week 1 Schedule for MCQ, CBT, and Practical Papers

JUPEB candidates will start the first week with a briefing session on Monday morning.

The same day will include History MCQ in the morning, followed by Physics, Government, Economics, Accounting, and Agricultural Science MCQs later that day.

Monday, 3 August 2026

• Briefing session in the morning
• History MCQ in the morning
• Physics MCQ in the afternoon
• Government MCQ in the afternoon
• Economics MCQ in the afternoon
• Accounting MCQ in the afternoon
• Agricultural Science MCQ in the afternoon

Tuesday, 4 August 2026

• Physics MCQ in the morning
• Chemistry MCQ in the afternoon
• Economics MCQ in the evening
• Visual Arts or French MCQ in the evening

Wednesday, 5 August 2026

• Chemistry MCQ in the morning and afternoon
• Economics MCQ in the evening
• Visual Arts or French MCQ in the evening

Thursday, 6 August 2026

• Biology MCQ in the morning
• Christian Religious Studies MCQ in the afternoon
• Islamic Studies MCQ in the afternoon
• Mathematics MCQ in the afternoon

Friday, 7 August 2026

• Physics Practical in the morning
• French Practical in the morning

Week 2 Schedule for Essay and Practical Papers

The second week will move into essay papers for languages, sciences, arts, social sciences, and business-related subjects.

Candidates should check their subject combinations closely, since some papers share the same day and session.

Monday, 10 August 2026

• Yoruba or Igbo Essay in the morning
• French or Music Essay in the afternoon
• History or Agricultural Science Essay in the afternoon
• Mathematics Essay in the afternoon

Tuesday, 11 August 2026

• Chemistry Essay in the morning
• Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Studies, or Business Studies Essay in the afternoon
• Biology or Geography Essay in the afternoon
• Visual Arts or Agricultural Science Practical in the afternoon

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

• Government Essay in the morning
• Literature or Accounting Essay in the afternoon
• Economics or Visual Arts Essay in the afternoon
• Physics Essay in the afternoon

Thursday, 13 August 2026

No examination is scheduled for this date.

Friday, 14 August 2026

• Chemistry Practical in the morning
• Music Practical in the morning

What Candidates Should Do Before the Exam

Candidates should confirm their venue details through the official JUPEB portal or their affiliated institutions.

All sessions are strictly timed; candidates should arrive well before their scheduled papers and follow the instructions from their centres.

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