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
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
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
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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
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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