UNILAG Extends Direct Entry (DE) Registration for 2025/2026 Session — Here’s the New Deadline and Full Application Guide

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially extended the deadline for its Direct Entry (DE) registration for the 2025/2026 academic session. Initially slated to close on Friday, October 3, 2025, the university has now shifted the closing date to Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

This update provides another opportunity for all qualified and interested candidates who are yet to complete their registration to do so before the new deadline.

Why This Matters

For many Direct Entry aspirants, this registration is the gateway to securing a spot in one of Nigeria’s most prestigious universities. Missing this window could mean waiting an entire year for another chance.

Key Dates to Remember

• Registration Period: Monday, September 22 – Wednesday, October 8, 2025
• Deadline Extension: From October 3 → Now October 8, 2025
• Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years old by Tuesday, September 30, 2025
• Document Submission: Between September 22 and October 3, 2025 at the Admission Office, Room 174, Senate Building (First Floor)

Who Is Eligible to Apply

To qualify for the UNILAG Direct Entry screening, candidates must:

1. Have chosen UNILAG as their first choice institution in the 2025/2026 JAMB Direct Entry application.
2. Possess five credit passes in relevant O’level subjects — including English Language and Mathematics — in one sitting.
3. Be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2025.
4. Ensure names, birth dates, and other personal details are consistent across all documents.
5. Note that expelled students are not eligible, while those withdrawn for poor academic performance may reapply only for a new course.
6. Understand that failure to participate in the screening means automatic disqualification from admission consideration.

Step-by-Step Registration Process

All applications are processed online via the official UNILAG portal. Follow these steps carefully:

1. Visit the UNILAG website.
2. Click on “2025/2026 Direct Entry Application” when the welcome pop-up appears.
3. Log in using your DE application number as username and surname in lowercase as password.
4. Generate and print your payment advice.
5. Pay the ₦3,500 application fee either:
   • At any commercial bank, or
   • Online through the UNILAG portal.
6. Return to the portal and select “Continue Application” to fill out the form.
7. Upload all relevant academic qualifications, including:
   • First Degree, HND, OND, JUPEB, A’ Level, NCE, NFLV DIP, MUSON DIP, ABRSM, Trinity College London, Baccalaureate, DELF/DALF, and O’level results.
8. Preview all details to ensure accuracy.
9. Submit and print your Direct Entry e-registration slip.
10. Take the printed slip and all original credentials to the Admissions Office, Room 174, Senate Building, for verification and documentation.

Payment Details

• Application Fee: ₦3,500
• Payment Options:
  • At any commercial bank using the printed advice.
  • Online payment through the UNILAG application portal.

Applicants are advised to ensure all documents are authentic and consistent to avoid disqualification.

Important Warnings from UNILAG

• The University maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse. Any candidate who tests positive before or after registration will lose their admission.
• All personal details must match across results and certificates.
• For assistance, applicants can reach the university via:
  [email protected]
  09053006772 or 08141656802

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