UNILAG DLI Releases 2nd Batch Admission List for 2025/2026 as Screening Begins January 12
The Distance Learning Institute (DLI) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially released the Second Batch admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session, opening a critical window for thousands of applicants hoping to secure a place in one of Nigeria’s most competitive distance learning programmes.
If your name is on the list, the clock is already ticking.
UNILAG has also announced that Batch Two screening will begin on Monday, January 12, 2026, and will run on weekdays between 9:00am and 3:00pm at designated venues within the DLI complex.
How to Check the UNILAG DLI Admission List (2025/2026)
Applicants are advised to visit the UNILAG DLI Admission List page online. Both Batch One and Batch Two lists are displayed on the page. UNILAG DLI admission list page for the 2025/2026 session (Batch 1 and 2).
To check your status:
- Locate your course on the page.
- Click on it to download the PDF admission list.
- Search for your name or application number.
For many candidates, this simple click could be the turning point in their academic journey.
Batch Two Screening: Date, Time and Venue
All newly admitted students in the Second Batch must report for physical screening as follows:
Date
Monday, January 12, 2026
Time
9:00am – 3:00pm (Monday to Friday)
Venue (Choose either)
- Nurudeen Alao Auditorium, Distance Learning Institute (DLI) Building, UNILAG
- Block A Classroom, Ground Floor, Distance Learning Institute (DLI) Building, UNILAG
Documents Required for Screening
Candidates must appear with original copies of the following documents:
- Application Form
- Testimonial (Primary or Secondary)
- O’ Level Certificate(s)
- Higher Degree Certificates for Direct Entry candidates (HND, OND, NCE, ICAN or other professional certificates)
- NYSC Certificate, Exemption or Exclusion Letter (Direct Entry only)
- Birth Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (must predate the admission advertisement)
- Marriage Certificate, Affidavit for Change of Name & Newspaper Publication (married female applicants only)
Applicants are advised to arrange their documents neatly to avoid delays during verification.
Documents Required After Fee Payment (For Registration)
After paying the required fees, admitted students must present the following for registration:
- Application Form
- Coloured Admission Letter
- Testimonial (photocopy)
- Student Information Form
- O’ Level Certificate(s) (photocopy)
- Higher Degree Certificates for Direct Entry
- NYSC Certificate / Exemption / Exclusion Letter
- Online Generated Letter of Acceptance
- Online Generated Biodata Form
- Online Course Registration Form (approved by Course Adviser)
- Handwritten Letter of Preparedness to Pay All Service Charges
- Reference Letter from Employer or Sponsor (Original)
- Reference Letter from a Lawyer, Clergy, Imam, or Senior Civil Servant
- Online Generated Student Payment Receipt
- Marriage Certificate, Affidavit & Newspaper Publication (if applicable)
- Birth Certificate or Sworn Affidavit
- Four (4) Passport Photographs with white background (name and matric number written at the back)
- JAMB Slip
One-Month Deadline — Don’t Miss It
UNILAG has issued a clear warning:
Any candidate who fails to appear for screening within one month risks forfeiting the admission.
This means delay could cost you the entire offer.
Fraud Alert: Deal Only with UNILAG
The University of Lagos has also warned applicants to beware of fraudsters.
UNILAG does not work with agents, middlemen, or third parties for admission processing. All official enquiries should be directed to the Office of the Institute Secretary, UNILAG DLI.
Bottom Line
With the UNILAG DLI 2nd Batch Admission List for 2025/2026 now out, admitted candidates must act fast. From checking your name online to appearing at the screening venue with the correct documents, every step matters.
For many students, this is not just an admission — it is a doorway to a new future.
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