The Lagos State Government has released the merit admission list for candidates who participated in the 2026 screening test into the state’s Model Colleges and Upgraded Secondary Schools.
The announcement was made by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, which advised successful candidates to check their admission status through the Lagos State Examinations Board portal.
In a statement issued by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, and obtained by PUNCH Online on Friday, admitted candidates were directed to report to their respective schools from Monday, August 31, 2026, to collect their admission letters and complete the registration process.
“The Ministry hereby informs the general public, and especially candidates who sat for the Screening Test into Lagos State Model Colleges and Upgraded Secondary Schools in May 2026, that the admission status for the Merit List has been released,” the statement read.
The ministry explained that the release of the merit list followed the conclusion of the screening exercise conducted for prospective students seeking admission into the state-owned Model Colleges and upgraded secondary schools.
It urged successful candidates to promptly confirm their admission status and complete the required procedures to secure their places.
“Successful candidates are advised to visit the Lagos State Examinations Board portal from Tuesday, 22nd July 2026, to check their admission status,” the statement added.
The ministry further directed admitted candidates to visit their assigned schools from the end of August to obtain their admission letters and finalise all registration formalities.
“Successful candidates should then proceed to their respective schools from Monday, 31st August 2026, to collect their admission letters and complete the registration process,” Dokunmu-Adegbite stated.
The government congratulated candidates who made the merit list and encouraged them to remain committed to academic excellence.
“The Ministry congratulates all successful candidates and wishes them a rewarding and successful academic journey,” the statement added.
Reaffirming its commitment to transparency, the ministry said the state would continue to ensure that qualified candidates have access to quality education through a fair, merit-based admission process.
“The Lagos State Government remains committed to providing access to quality education and ensuring a transparent, merit-based admission process into its Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools,” the ministry stated.