UNILAG Direct Entry Screening Form 2025/2026 Session

The University of Lagos has announced the sale and processing of its Direct Entry screening form for the 2025/2026 academic session. This exercise covers all undergraduate programmes and courses. It is the formal start for many, and the dates are already fixed, Monday 22 September through Wednesday 8 October 2025.

Who Can Apply For The UNILAG Direct Entry Screening Form

Applicants are expected to meet these conditions:

• Made University of Lagos their first choice in the 2025/2026 DE JAMB application
• Hold five credit passes in relevant O’level subjects, including English and Mathematics, in a single sitting
• Be at least sixteen years of age by Tuesday 30 September 2025
• Keep their details consistent across all documents, names and dates must match
• Expelled students cannot apply, while those previously withdrawn for poor results may reapply only into a new course

Any applicant who does not take part in the screening will not be considered.

Registration Steps For UNILAG Direct Entry Screening Form

The process is online, and the official UNILAG website is the gateway. Candidates should:

• Click on 2025/2026 Direct Entry Application when the welcome pop-up shows
• Log in with DE application number as username and surname in lowercase as password
• Generate and print the payment advice
• Pay ₦3,500 at any commercial bank or online
• Return to the portal and click on Continue Application to complete the form
• Upload required results, including: First Degree, HND, OND, JUPEB, A’ Level, NCE, NFLV DIP, MUSON DIP, ABRSM, Trinity College London, Baccalaureate, DELF/DALF, O’level
• Preview to confirm the accuracy of supplied data
• Submit and print the Direct Entry e-registration slip

After this, candidates must visit the Admission Office, Room 174, Senate Building, First Floor, between 22 September and 3 October 2025. There, the e-registration slip and all credentials should be submitted in person.

Payment And Required Documents

The fee for the screening form is ₦3,500. Payment can be made in two ways:

• At any commercial bank using the printed advice
• Directly online through the portal

Every candidate must upload and submit authentic documents. Errors or mismatched details may end up causing rejection.

Notes From The University

• The University keeps a strict policy against drug abuse. Any candidate who tests positive, before or after registration, risks losing admission.
• Personal details must match across all results and certificates.
• Queries and clarifications can be sent to deapplication@unilag.edu.ng or made via phone calls to 09053006772 or 08141656802.

Closing Word

The UNILAG Direct Entry screening form is open only for a short window. With dates clear, requirements listed, and fees announced, the next step is yours. Do not leave things to the last minute, it often ends badly. Keep your papers in order, pay the fee, and walk each step with care. Admission is not just a form, it is a process, and missing one piece could close the door.