The Lagos State Government has commenced registration for the 2026 entrance examination into Model Colleges and upgraded Junior Secondary Schools with boarding facilities across the state.
The registration exercise is being conducted by the Lagos State Examinations Board under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and is open to Primary Six pupils in both public and private schools across Lagos State.
According to the government, the registration process began on January 19, 2026, and will close on May 15, 2026. Parents, guardians, school proprietors and head teachers have been advised to complete the registration before the deadline to avoid disqualification.
The entrance examination will be conducted through the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format at designated centres across the state. The examination is scheduled to hold between June 4 and June 6, 2026.
The state government fixed the registration fee at N10,000 per candidate and directed applicants of Lagos State origin to upload valid Lagos State Indigeneship Certificates during the registration process.
Registrar of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Adebayo Orunsolu, urged stakeholders to strictly comply with the registration guidelines to prevent errors and ensure a seamless process.
The Lagos State Government said the exercise forms part of efforts to sustain transparency, merit and high academic standards in admissions into the state’s Model Colleges and upgraded junior secondary schools.
