The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has opened online registration for candidates seeking admission through Direct Entry (DE) into all undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year.
According to the university’s official registration notice, the exercise began on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 and will close on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. At publication, the deadline is nine calendar days away, so candidates should complete the process early rather than wait for the final day.
The registration is for Direct Entry applicants who already made UNILAG their first-choice institution in the 2026/2027 JAMB Direct Entry application. It is not the same as the earlier UTME Post-UTME screening exercise.
UNILAG Direct Entry registration details
| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of Lagos (UNILAG) |
| Admission route | Direct Entry (DE) |
| Session | 2026/2027 academic year |
| Programmes covered | All undergraduate programmes/courses, subject to the university’s requirements |
| Opening date | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
| Closing date | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 |
| Application fee | ₦3,500, excluding any applicable bank charges |
| Official application portal | applications.unilag.edu.ng |
Who can register?
The exercise is intended for candidates who made the University of Lagos their first choice in the 2026/2027 JAMB Direct Entry application. Candidates who selected another institution should not assume that they can register for UNILAG DE screening without first resolving their JAMB choice status.
UNILAG also requires eligible applicants to have five relevant O’Level credit passes at one sitting, including English Language and Mathematics. The relevant subjects can depend on the course or programme selected, so applicants should check their qualification against the programme requirements before paying.
Applicants must be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026. The university says candidates who will not have reached that age by the stated date are not eligible for this exercise.
Direct Entry qualifications accepted for upload
The official notice lists several qualifications and results that may apply to DE candidates, including:
- National Diploma (ND)
- Higher National Diploma (HND)
- National Certificate in Education (NCE)
- First Degree
- JUPEB
- Cambridge A’ Level
- SDA and other listed diploma qualifications
- Relevant O’Level results
Do not upload every document you have without checking what is relevant to the admission route and programme. The qualification used for your Direct Entry application should match the information in your JAMB records and supporting documents.
How to apply for UNILAG Direct Entry screening
Use the following process on the official portal:
- Visit applications.unilag.edu.ng.
- Select Start New Application.
- Choose Undergraduate as the application type.
- Log in with your DE JAMB registration number as the username and your surname in lowercase as the password, as directed by UNILAG.
- Generate and print the payment advice.
- Pay the official ₦3,500 application fee online or through a commercial bank using the generated payment advice.
- Return to the portal and select Continue Application.
- Complete the form and upload the relevant academic results.
- Preview the application carefully, checking names, date of birth, state of origin, Local Government Area and other personal details.
- Submit the application and print the Direct Entry Application Slip for your records.
Important checks before you submit
- Confirm first-choice status: UNILAG’s notice is for candidates who made the university first choice in the 2026/2027 DE JAMB application.
- Check your qualification: Make sure your ND, HND, NCE, degree, JUPEB, A’ Level or other DE qualification is valid and relevant to the programme.
- Match your records: Names, date of birth, state and Local Government Area should be consistent across your JAMB record, results and application form.
- Prepare clear uploads: Use readable files and confirm that each uploaded result belongs to you before submission.
- Keep proof of payment: Save the payment advice, transaction evidence, application slip and any portal confirmation page.
- Use the official route: Start from the UNILAG notice or type the official portal address yourself. Avoid agents promising guaranteed admission or asking for extra charges.
What if you have a problem with the portal?
UNILAG’s notice provides the following contacts for clarification: deapplication@unilag.edu.ng, 09053006772 and 08141656802. Contact the university directly if your DE registration number does not work, a required qualification is missing from the upload options, or your payment is not reflected.
Take a screenshot or print the error message when reporting a problem. Include your application details only through the university’s official channels; do not post your JAMB registration number publicly in social-media comments or send it to an unverified intermediary.
UNILAG Direct Entry 2026/2027: Frequently asked questions
When will UNILAG Direct Entry registration close?
UNILAG says online registration will close on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. No later extension is confirmed in the official notice used for this report.
How much is the UNILAG Direct Entry screening fee?
The official notice lists an application fee of ₦3,500. Bank charges, if applicable, may be separate.
Can a candidate who did not choose UNILAG apply?
The published eligibility condition is that the candidate made UNILAG first choice in the 2026/2027 JAMB Direct Entry application. Candidates outside that category should contact UNILAG before taking any payment step.
Is this the same as UNILAG UTME Post-UTME?
No. This notice concerns Direct Entry candidates, who seek admission with an advanced qualification such as ND, HND, NCE, JUPEB or another accepted route. The university’s earlier UTME screening exercise had separate dates and requirements.
Does registration guarantee admission?
No. Completing the screening registration only makes an eligible candidate available for consideration. Admission remains subject to UNILAG’s requirements, screening decisions, available spaces and the JAMB admission process.
Official sources
Read the UNILAG official Direct Entry registration notice and use the UNILAG application portal for the actual application. The university remains the final authority on eligibility, payment status, screening and admission decisions.
Exams Scholars will update this report if UNILAG publishes a verified change to the deadline or procedure. Candidates should still check the official portal regularly until they have successfully submitted and printed their application slip.
