The Lagos State University (LASU) has officially announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 Online Admission Screening Exercise for candidates seeking admission into 100 Level through UTME and 200 Level through Direct Entry (DE).
The screening exercise is compulsory for all candidates who wish to gain admission into LASU for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Who Can Apply?
LASU stated that candidates who selected the university as their first choice in the 2026 UTME and scored 195 and above are eligible to apply for the screening exercise.
Applicants must also be at least 16 years old by October 1, 2026.
The screening is open to:
UTME candidates seeking 100-level admission
Direct Entry (DE) candidates seeking 200-level admission
LASU Pre-Degree Studies (PDS) students who completed their programme successfully
JUPEB and other Direct Entry applicants who selected LASU as first choice
However, LASU emphasized that only LASU Diploma qualifications are acceptable for Direct Entry admission, except NCE holders applying into Faculty of Education programmes.
Candidates of Lagos State origin who have completed verification with the Independent Indigeneship Verification Committee (IIVC) will have their indigene claims automatically validated during screening.
Available Courses for 2026/2027 Admission
LASU has released a long list of accredited courses available for admission across various faculties and schools.
These include programmes in:
Arts
Education
Engineering
Law
Management Sciences
Science
Social Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Communication and Media Studies
College of Medicine
Computing and Information Technology
Agriculture
Library and Information Science
Transport and Logistics
Popular courses available include:
Mass Communication
Accounting
Computer Science
Nursing
Medicine and Surgery
Pharmacy
Law
Political Science
Mechanical Engineering
Cyber Security
Data Science
Software Engineering
Architecture
Economics
Psychology
Sociology
Candidates are advised to confirm that their preferred course is listed among LASU’s accredited programmes before applying.
LASU Screening Registration Procedure
The screening registration is completely online.
Candidates should visit the LASU portal and follow these steps:
Step 1 – Visit the Portal
Go to the LASU website and click on:
Student → New Applicants → UTME/DE Screening
Step 2 – Login
Login using:
UTME Registration Number
Surname
Step 3 – Make Payment
Select:
Admission Screening Fee
Ojo Campus
Student Category
After successful payment, return to your dashboard.
Step 4 – Complete Screening Form
Candidates will be required to provide:
Personal details
Contact information
Parent/guardian details
Course choice
O’Level results
Number of sittings
Candidates can update or correct earlier entries if necessary, although additional payments may apply for corrections or rescreening.
O’Level Requirements
LASU stated that candidates must possess five relevant O’Level credits in not more than two sittings.
However:
Medicine and Dentistry require only one sitting
Engineering candidates using two sittings must possess six credits, including:
English Language
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Candidates applying for Aeronautic and Astronautic Engineering must also have a credit in Further Mathematics.
Importantly, English Language is compulsory for all LASU courses.
The university also warned that any examination taken after July 2026 will not be accepted.
Upload O’Level Result on JAMB CAPS
LASU advised all candidates to ensure their O’Level results are uploaded on JAMB CAPS before the screening closes.
Failure to upload results may affect admission consideration.
Candidates should also study the official JAMB subject requirements for their preferred course before completing the screening process.
How LASU Screening Will Be Graded
The university explained that admission screening will be based on a point grading system.
The grading will consider:
UTME score
O’Level grades in five relevant subjects
The screening decision will be based strictly on the information supplied by candidates during registration.
LASU stressed that candidates must carefully review and certify all submitted information before final submission.
Registration Deadline
LASU announced that the screening registration and payment window will last 21 days.
Registration opens: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Registration closes: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (12 midnight)
Candidates are strongly advised not to wait until the deadline before completing their registration.
Need Help?
All screening-related complaints or enquiries should be directed to:
Candidates are encouraged to follow instructions carefully and ensure all information supplied is accurate to avoid disqualification during the admission process.
