The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, has announced the commencement of the Year 2026 e-Registration and payment process for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
According to the Board, the exercise is scheduled to begin on Monday, 26th January 2026, and will run until Friday, 27th March 2026. The initiative is in line with the state government’s policy of using technology to streamline examination processes and ensure a smooth registration system without the physical presence of school owners at the Board.
Speaking on the exercise, the Registrar of the Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, said schools are required to use the newly issued School Code for the registration process.
He explained that Public Junior Secondary Schools are to download the Offline Data Capturing Application through bece.examsboard.lagosstate.gov.ng to complete their entries.
Orunsolu further stated that Approved Private Junior Secondary Schools, schools operating with Special Permission, and Continuing Education Centres (CEC) are expected to access the Board’s portal via pay.examsboard.com.ng to complete payment, registration, and generate their login credentials.
The Registrar disclosed that Approved Private Junior Secondary Schools and Approved Public Continuing Education Centres would pay a registration fee of ₦10,000 per candidate, while Junior Secondary Schools with Special Permission and Private CECs would pay ₦15,000 per candidate.
He also advised schools presenting candidates with special needs, including visual challenges or albinism, to notify the Lagos State Examinations Board in writing ahead of time to allow for proper arrangements before the examination begins.
Orunsolu urged all participating schools to strictly follow the approved guidelines and procedures for payment and registration, noting that late registration may attract penalties.
He added that further details, where necessary, would be communicated to schools through their respective Zonal Officers across the entire state.
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