The Lagos State Government has officially opened registration for the 2026 entrance screening test into its Model Colleges and upgraded junior secondary schools with boarding facilities. The announcement was made on Thursday, May 7, via the official X handle of the state government. The registration exercise is being managed by the Lagos State Examinations Board under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
Registration Deadline and Fees
The registration period will close on May 15, 2026. Parents, guardians, and school owners are urged to complete the online process before the deadline. Applicants are required to pay a registration fee of N10,000. Only pupils currently in Primary Six from both public and private schools are eligible to participate.
Examination Format and Dates
The examination will be conducted using the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. It is scheduled to take place between Thursday, June 4, and Saturday, June 6, at approved centres across Lagos State. Candidates who are of Lagos State origin must upload a valid Lagos State Indigeneship Certificate during registration.
Important Guidelines
The government advised parents and school administrators to follow the registration guidelines carefully to avoid errors. The registration is done through the Lagos State Examinations Board portal. The state emphasized that only eligible Primary Six pupils should apply.
In related news, the University of Lagos released its UTME cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 session, detailing departmental requirements for courses like Accounting and Civil Engineering across merit and catchment categories. Additionally, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has fixed May 11, 2026, for its policy meeting to determine minimum UTME cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.
Earlier, the Lagos State Ministry of Education announced e-registration for the 2026 UBEC test, with registration free for public primary schools and N5,000 per candidate for approved private schools.
