" The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has further extended the deadline for its 2026/2027 Direct Entry application. Prospective Direct Entry candidates now have until **Tuesday, October 6, 2026** to complete and submit their applications through the university's official application portal."
š UNILAG Extends 2026/2027 Direct Entry Application Deadline to October 6, 2026
Published: September 29, 2026 | Source: CampusAI News
Summary: The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has further extended the deadline for its 2026/2027 Direct Entry application. Candidates now have until Tuesday, October 6, 2026 to complete and submit their Direct Entry applications through the university's official application portal.
š Overview
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced a further extension of the deadline for candidates applying for admission through the Direct Entry (DE) route for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The new deadline is:
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
This gives prospective Direct Entry candidates additional time to complete their applications on the UNILAG admission portal.
The latest extension comes after the university had previously moved the deadline to September 29, 2026.
Candidates who have not completed their applications should use the new extension period to finish the registration process and submit all required information.
š UNILAG Direct Entry Extension Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of Lagos (UNILAG) |
| Academic Session | 2026/2027 |
| Admission Route | Direct Entry |
| Application Status | š¢ Extended |
| New Deadline | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
| Application Portal | applications.unilag.edu.ng |
| Application Fee | ā¦3,500 |
š Who Should Take Note?
The extension is important for candidates seeking admission through Direct Entry who have selected UNILAG as their first-choice institution and are eligible to participate in the university's 2026/2027 Direct Entry exercise.
Candidates who have already completed their applications do not need to submit another application simply because the deadline has been extended.
Those who have not completed the process should use the additional time to finish their registration.
š How to Complete the UNILAG Direct Entry Application
Candidates who are yet to complete their applications should use the official UNILAG application portal.
Step 1: Visit the Application Portal
Go to:
https://applications.unilag.edu.ng/
Step 2: Start a New Application
Select:
Start New Application
Then select the appropriate undergraduate application option.
Step 3: Log In
Use your 2026/2027 Direct Entry JAMB Registration Number and the required login details provided by UNILAG.
Step 4: Make the Required Payment
The previously published application fee for the exercise is:
ā¦3,500
Candidates should make payment only through the approved UNILAG application process.
Step 5: Complete the Application
Enter your personal, academic and Direct Entry qualification information carefully.
Step 6: Upload Required Documents
Upload the relevant qualifications and documents required for your Direct Entry application.
These may include qualifications such as:
- First Degree
- HND
- OND
- NCE
- JUPEB
- A-Level
- Other qualifications accepted by the university
Candidates should confirm that their qualification is acceptable for their intended programme.
Step 7: Preview and Submit
Carefully review all information before submitting the application.
Make sure your:
- Name
- JAMB Registration Number
- Date of Birth
- O'Level information
- Direct Entry qualification
- Other personal details
are correctly entered.
Step 8: Print Your Application Slip
After successfully submitting the application, print and keep your Direct Entry Application Slip for future reference.
ā ļø Important: The New Deadline Is October 6
The latest notice gives candidates until:
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
to complete the Direct Entry application.
Candidates should not assume that another extension will automatically be announced after this date.
The safest approach is to complete the application before the new deadline rather than waiting for another possible extension.
š Candidates Who Already Applied
Candidates who have successfully completed their UNILAG Direct Entry application should keep their:
- Application Slip
- Payment receipt
- JAMB Direct Entry registration details
- Uploaded qualification documents
- Other application records
Candidates should also continue monitoring UNILAG's official communication channels for subsequent admission instructions.
šÆ Important Requirements to Remember
UNILAG's previously published 2026/2027 Direct Entry registration information included the following requirements:
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UNILAG must be selected as first choice in the JAMB Direct Entry application.
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Candidates must possess the required O'Level credits for their programme.
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The published general O'Level requirement includes five relevant credits at one sitting, including English Language and Mathematics.
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Candidates must be 16 years old by September 30, 2026.
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Candidates must possess an acceptable Direct Entry qualification relevant to their intended programme.
Programme-specific requirements may vary, so candidates should check the requirements applicable to their chosen course.
š” What Candidates Should Do Now
The additional time should be used to complete any unfinished part of the application.
If You Have Not Started
Visit the official UNILAG application portal and begin the registration process.
If You Started but Have Not Submitted
Return to the portal, complete the remaining sections, upload the required documents and submit the form before October 6.
If You Already Submitted
Keep your application documents safely and continue monitoring UNILAG's official admission channels for further updates.
ā Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new UNILAG Direct Entry deadline?
The new deadline is Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Has UNILAG extended the Direct Entry deadline again?
Yes. The university has further extended the 2026/2027 Direct Entry application deadline to October 6, 2026.
What is the UNILAG Direct Entry application fee?
The previously published application fee is ā¦3,500.
Where can I apply for UNILAG Direct Entry?
Candidates should use the official UNILAG application portal:
https://applications.unilag.edu.ng/
I already submitted my application. Do I need to apply again?
No. Candidates who have already successfully submitted their applications should keep their application records and monitor official UNILAG updates.
Does UNILAG have to be my first choice?
The university's published Direct Entry registration requirements state that candidates should have selected UNILAG as their first-choice institution for the 2026/2027 JAMB Direct Entry application.
What qualifications can be used for UNILAG Direct Entry?
The previously published information lists qualifications including First Degree, HND, OND, NCE, JUPEB and A-Level, among other accepted qualifications, subject to the requirements of the intended programme.
Will there be another extension after October 6?
The latest notice sets the new deadline at October 6, 2026. Candidates should not assume that another extension will be granted unless UNILAG officially announces one.
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> š Editor's Note: UNILAG has further extended the 2026/2027 Direct Entry application deadline to October 6, 2026. Candidates should complete their applications through the official UNILAG portal and continue to monitor the university's authorised communication channels for any subsequent changes or instructions.