The Lagos State Government has opened online registration for the 2026 screening test into its Model Colleges and upgraded Junior Secondary Schools with boarding facilities for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and signed by Adebayo Orunsolu Registrar of the Lagos State Examinations Board.
According to the statement, the registration exercise began on January 19, 2026, and will close on May 15, 2026.
Eligible candidates are Primary Six pupils from both public and private schools across the state. Parents, guardians, school owners and head teachers have been advised to complete the registration online through the Examinations Board’s official portal.
The screening test will be conducted using a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format and is scheduled to hold between May 27 and May 29, 2026, at designated centres across Lagos.
The registration fee has been fixed at ₦10,000. Candidates of Lagos State origin are also required to upload a valid Lagos State indigeneship certificate during registration.
Orunsolu urged all stakeholders to strictly adhere to the registration guidelines to ensure a smooth process. He added that admission into the Model Colleges and upgraded junior secondary schools will be strictly merit-based.
The Lagos Model Colleges Screening Test is similar to the National Common Entrance Examination used for admission into Federal Unity Colleges. It assesses pupils’ readiness for secondary education through subjects such as English, Mathematics and General Knowledge.
