The Lagos State Government has opened the online registration portal for the 2026 Screening Test into Model Colleges and upgraded Junior Secondary Schools with boarding facilities for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The registration exercise is being coordinated by the Lagos State Examinations Board under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. According to the government, the portal opened on Monday, January 19, 2026, and will remain accessible until Friday, May 15, 2026, for interested candidates to complete their applications.
The screening test will be conducted using the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. It is tentatively scheduled to take place from Wednesday, May 27, to Friday, May 29, 2026, at designated centres across Lagos State.
Speaking on the process, the Director of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Orunsolu, urged all stakeholders to strictly follow the registration guidelines to ensure a smooth and successful exercise. He also reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to maintaining transparency, merit, and high standards in the admission process into Model Colleges and upgraded junior secondary schools.
Eligible candidates for the screening test are Primary Six pupils from both public and private primary schools across Lagos State.
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 the registration process.
Parents, guardians, school owners, and head teachers are expected to complete the registration through the official portal of the Lagos State Examinations Board.
