How to Apply for UNILAG Direct Entry Screening

How to Apply for UNILAG Direct Entry Screening
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University of Lagos (UNILAG) Direct Entry Screening for 2024/2025 is open! Apply now before the deadline.

Latest Update:


The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has extended the 2024/2025 Direct Entry (DE) online registration for two more weeks.

The new deadline is now Friday, November 8, 2024.

Prospective candidates are advised to use this extra time to complete their registration.



The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Direct Entry Screening for the 2024/2025 academic session is now open.



If you applied for Direct Entry and chose UNILAG as your first choice, it is time to complete the screening process.

This screening is required for all eligible candidates seeking admission into any available course at the university.

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Who Is Eligible for the UNILAG Direct Entry Screening?

To be eligible for the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Direct Entry Screening, candidates must meet the following criteria:You must have chosen UNILAG as your first choice in the 2024/2025 Direct Entry (DE) JAMB application.
You must have obtained five credit passes at one sitting in relevant O’Level subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
You must be at least 16 years of age by 31st October 2024.
Important Notes for ApplicantsIf you will not be 16 years old by 31st October 2024, you are not eligible to apply.
Ensure that all your personal details (such as name, date of birth, state of origin, etc.) are consistent across all your documents.
If you do not participate in the online registration, you will not be considered for admission.
Former students whose admissions were withdrawn due to poor academic performance may re-apply, but only for a different course.
Expelled students are not eligible to re-apply for admission.


How to Apply for the UNILAG Direct Entry Screening

Eligible candidates must follow these steps to complete the application:Visit the UNILAG Admissions Page.
Click on 2024/2025 Direct Entry (DE) Application.
Log in using your Direct Entry Application number as the username and your surname (in lowercase) as the password.
Generate and print the payment advice for the ₦2,000 screening fee.
Proceed to any commercial bank to make payment or pay online.
Return to the UNILAG portal to complete the screening form.
Upload all relevant results (First Degree, HND, OND, JUPEB, Cambridge A’ Level, etc.).
Review and verify your details before submitting the form.
Print the Direct Entry e-registration slip.
Submit the printed e-registration slip and your credentials to the Admission Office, Room 174, Senate House, UNILAG, from Monday, October 7 to Friday, November 8, 2024.
Enquiries and Support

For further assistance, you can reach UNILAG through:Email: [email protected]
Phone: 09053006772, 08027953216, or 08141656802.
Important Advisory

UNILAG has a zero tolerance policy for drug abuse.

Any student found positive for drug use during testing will have their admission withdrawn, whether before or after registration.