UNILAG Direct Entry Admission 2026 Deadline Extended to September 29
The University of Lagos has extended the deadline for its 2026/2027 Direct Entry admission application to September 29, 2026. Prospective candidates who have not yet completed their applications now have additional time to submit the required information through the official UNILAG application portal.
The Direct Entry registration originally opened on September 9 and was scheduled to close on September 22. UNILAG later announced a one-week extension, moving the final deadline to Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
UNILAG Direct Entry 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Direct Entry Registration Opens | September 9, 2026 |
| Original Deadline | September 22, 2026 |
| Extended Deadline | September 29, 2026 |
| Further Extension | Not expected |
Who Is Eligible for UNILAG Direct Entry Admission?
UNILAG states that candidates who selected the University of Lagos as their first choice in the 2026/2027 JAMB Direct Entry application are eligible to register.
Applicants must also possess at least five credit passes obtained at one sitting in relevant O'Level subjects, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Other subjects required for the chosen programme
Candidates must also meet the admission requirements attached to the Direct Entry qualification they intend to use.
Direct Entry Qualifications Accepted for Upload
The official UNILAG registration procedure allows applicants to upload relevant academic qualifications such as:
- First Degree
- Higher National Diploma (HND)
- Ordinary National Diploma (OND)
- JUPEB
- Cambridge A' Level
- Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE)
- Selected diploma qualifications
- International Baccalaureate
- Relevant O'Level results
UNILAG Direct Entry Application Fee
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Entry Application Fee | ₦3,500 |
Candidates can generate the payment advice from the UNILAG application portal and make payment through an approved commercial bank or the available online payment option.
How to Apply for UNILAG Direct Entry 2026
- Visit the official UNILAG application portal.
- Select “Start New Application”.
- Choose “Undergraduate” as the application type.
- Log in using your Direct Entry JAMB registration number.
- Use your surname in lowercase as the initial password where applicable.
- Generate and print the payment advice.
- Pay the application fee.
- Return to the portal and complete the application form.
- Upload the required academic results and qualifications.
- Preview all details carefully.
- Submit the application.
- Print the Direct Entry Application Slip.
Age Requirement for Applicants
UNILAG states that candidates who will not be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026 are not eligible for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
Applicants should also make sure that personal information such as name, date of birth, state of origin and local government area is consistent across all documents submitted during the admission process.
Important Warning From UNILAG
The university has advised applicants to complete the application within the extended period because no further extension will be granted.
Candidates who fail to complete the online Direct Entry registration will not be considered for admission. Applicants should therefore avoid waiting until the final hours of September 29, especially if documents still need to be uploaded or payment has not yet been completed.
What Candidates Should Do Before Submitting
- Confirm that UNILAG is listed as first choice in JAMB Direct Entry.
- Check programme-specific admission requirements.
- Verify all uploaded qualifications.
- Confirm that names and personal details match across documents.
- Preview the completed application carefully.
- Print the submitted application slip for reference.
The UNILAG Direct Entry application deadline is now September 29, 2026. Applicants who still have incomplete submissions should finish the process through the official University of Lagos application portal before the extension expires.
