{"id":12951,"date":"2026-09-13T14:13:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T14:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline\/"},"modified":"2026-09-13T14:13:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T14:13:29","slug":"unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline\/","title":{"rendered":"UNILAG Direct Entry Form 2026\/2027: \u20a63,500 Fee, Eligibility and September 22 Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has opened online registration for candidates seeking admission through Direct Entry (DE) for the 2026\/2027 academic session.<\/p>\n<p>According to the university\u2019s official registration notice, the exercise covers <strong>all undergraduate programmes and courses<\/strong>. Registration started on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and will close on <strong>Tuesday, September 22, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left:4px solid #d97706;padding:12px 16px;background:#fff7ed\">\n<p><strong>Deadline warning:<\/strong> UNILAG\u2019s Direct Entry registration closes on September 22, 2026. At the time of this report on September 13, candidates had nine full calendar days remaining. The official notice does not state a closing time, so applicants should submit early rather than wait until the final day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline\/#What_results_can_Direct_Entry_candidates_upload\" >What results can Direct Entry candidates upload?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline\/#How_to_apply_for_UNILAG_Direct_Entry_20262027\" >How to apply for UNILAG Direct Entry 2026\/2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline\/#Important_checks_before_you_submit\" >Important checks before you submit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline\/#Former_UNILAG_students_and_other_restrictions\" >Former UNILAG students and other restrictions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline\/#UNILAG_Direct_Entry_deadline_and_support_contacts\" >UNILAG Direct Entry deadline and support contacts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline\/#Is_the_UNILAG_Direct_Entry_form_for_20262027_available\" >Is the UNILAG Direct Entry form for 2026\/2027 available?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline\/#How_much_is_the_UNILAG_DE_application_fee\" >How much is the UNILAG DE application fee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline\/#Who_can_apply\" >Who can apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline\/#What_is_the_deadline\" >What is the deadline?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline\/#Where_should_I_register\" >Where should I register?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline\/#Will_UNILAG_consider_me_if_I_do_not_complete_the_online_registration\" >Will UNILAG consider me if I do not complete the online registration?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/unilag-direct-entry-form-2026-2027-september-22-deadline\/#Sources_and_verification\" >Sources and verification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_eligible_for_UNILAG_Direct_Entry_registration\"><\/span>Who is eligible for UNILAG Direct Entry registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The registration is for candidates who selected the University of Lagos as their <strong>first-choice institution<\/strong> in the 2026\/2027 JAMB Direct Entry application.<\/p>\n<p>UNILAG also requires applicants to have five relevant O\u2019Level credit passes at one sitting, including English Language and Mathematics. The relevant subjects can depend on the programme being applied for, so candidates should compare their results with the requirements for their intended course before paying and submitting.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Requirement<\/th>\n<th>What the official notice says<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Admission route<\/td>\n<td>2026\/2027 JAMB Direct Entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Institution choice<\/td>\n<td>UNILAG must be the candidate\u2019s first choice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>O\u2019Level<\/td>\n<td>Five relevant credits at one sitting, including English and Mathematics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Age<\/td>\n<td>Candidate must be at least 16 by September 30, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application fee<\/td>\n<td>\u20a63,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Registration period<\/td>\n<td>September 9\u201322, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Candidates who will not be 16 years old by September 30, 2026 are not eligible under the notice and should not proceed with the application.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_results_can_Direct_Entry_candidates_upload\"><\/span>What results can Direct Entry candidates upload?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>UNILAG\u2019s notice lists the following result or qualification types for upload, where relevant to the candidate\u2019s application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First Degree<\/li>\n<li>Higher National Diploma (HND)<\/li>\n<li>Ordinary National Diploma (OND)<\/li>\n<li>SDA<\/li>\n<li>JUPEB<\/li>\n<li>Cambridge A\u2019 Level<\/li>\n<li>National Certificate in Education (NCE)<\/li>\n<li>NFLV Diploma<\/li>\n<li>MUSON Diploma<\/li>\n<li>ABRSM<\/li>\n<li>Trinity College London qualification<\/li>\n<li>Baccalaureate<\/li>\n<li>DELF\/DALF<\/li>\n<li>Relevant O\u2019Level result<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do not upload a qualification simply because it appears on the general list. Use the credential that supports your own JAMB DE application and ensure the names, date of birth, state of origin and Local Government Area agree across your records.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply_for_UNILAG_Direct_Entry_20262027\"><\/span>How to apply for UNILAG Direct Entry 2026\/2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Complete the process through the official <a href=\"https:\/\/applications.unilag.edu.ng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNILAG application portal<\/a>. The university\u2019s instructions are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the UNILAG application portal and click <strong>Start New Application<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Undergraduate<\/strong> under Application Type.<\/li>\n<li>Use your DE JAMB registration number as the username.<\/li>\n<li>Use your surname in lowercase as the password.<\/li>\n<li>Generate and print the payment advice.<\/li>\n<li>Pay at a commercial bank or use the online payment option.<\/li>\n<li>Return to the portal and click <strong>Continue Application<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the form and upload the relevant results or qualifications.<\/li>\n<li>Preview the information carefully and correct errors before submission.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Submit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Print the Direct Entry Application Slip and keep it safely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The application is not complete merely because payment has been made. Candidates should return to the portal, finish the form, submit it and print the slip for future reference.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_checks_before_you_submit\"><\/span>Important checks before you submit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Confirm that UNILAG appears as your first choice in the 2026\/2027 JAMB DE application.<\/li>\n<li>Check that your O\u2019Level record contains five relevant credits at one sitting, including English Language and Mathematics.<\/li>\n<li>Use the same personal details shown on your JAMB and academic records.<\/li>\n<li>Upload only the qualification relevant to your DE route and intended programme.<\/li>\n<li>Preview the form before submitting it.<\/li>\n<li>Print or save the application slip after successful submission.<\/li>\n<li>Do not share your JAMB login details, password or verification codes with agents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Former_UNILAG_students_and_other_restrictions\"><\/span>Former UNILAG students and other restrictions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The official notice includes additional conditions for former students. A former student whose admission was withdrawn because of poor academic performance or absence status may re-apply only if the new admission is for a different programme or course.<\/p>\n<p>A student who was expelled from the university cannot be offered fresh admission under the stated rule. Applicants should review these conditions honestly before submitting another application.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNILAG_Direct_Entry_deadline_and_support_contacts\"><\/span>UNILAG Direct Entry deadline and support contacts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The closing date is <strong>Tuesday, September 22, 2026<\/strong>. Since the notice does not publish a universal closing hour, applicants should treat September 21 as their personal target and allow time for payment confirmation, document upload and printing the application slip.<\/p>\n<p>For clarification, UNILAG lists <a href=\"mailto:deapplication@unilag.edu.ng\">deapplication@unilag.edu.ng<\/a>, 09053006772 and 08141656802. Contact the university directly if your credential, login or programme eligibility is unclear.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_UNILAG_Direct_Entry_form_for_20262027_available\"><\/span>Is the UNILAG Direct Entry form for 2026\/2027 available?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. UNILAG\u2019s official notice says online registration for 2026\/2027 Direct Entry admission is open from September 9 to September 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_the_UNILAG_DE_application_fee\"><\/span>How much is the UNILAG DE application fee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The application fee stated in the official notice is \u20a63,500.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_apply\"><\/span>Who can apply?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Candidates who selected UNILAG as first choice in the 2026\/2027 JAMB Direct Entry application and meet the stated O\u2019Level and age conditions can register.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_deadline\"><\/span>What is the deadline?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Registration closes on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The university does not state a universal closing time in the notice.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_I_register\"><\/span>Where should I register?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use the official portal at <a href=\"https:\/\/applications.unilag.edu.ng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">applications.unilag.edu.ng<\/a>. Avoid unofficial links and agents.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_UNILAG_consider_me_if_I_do_not_complete_the_online_registration\"><\/span>Will UNILAG consider me if I do not complete the online registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. The university says candidates who do not participate in the online registration will not be considered for admission.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources_and_verification\"><\/span>Sources and verification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Primary source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/unilag.edu.ng\/online-registration-procedure-for-2026-2027-direct-entry-candidates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNILAG official Direct Entry registration procedure<\/a>, published September 9, 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Official application portal:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/applications.unilag.edu.ng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">applications.unilag.edu.ng<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Corroborating current report:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/myschoolgist.com\/news\/direct-entry-screening-unilag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MySchoolGist\u2019s September 11, 2026 report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Exams Scholars checked the current UNILAG notice, admissions category page and application portal before publication. Applicants should recheck the university\u2019s official channels for any change before making payment.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Lagos has opened online Direct Entry registration for the 2026\/2027 academic session. 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