UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS [UNILAG] EXTENDS 2026/2027 DIRECT ENTRY REGISTRATION DEADLINE

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced a further extension of the deadline for the submission of Direct Entry (DE) applications for the 2026/2027 academic session.

According to a notice signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs. V. Abosede Wickliffe, the new deadline for the submission of the Direct Entry application form is Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

The latest extension provides prospective Direct Entry candidates who are yet to complete their applications with additional time to finalize and submit their forms.

NEW UNILAG DIRECT ENTRY DEADLINE

The university has moved the application deadline to:

New Deadline: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Prospective candidates who are yet to complete their registration are advised to use the additional period to ensure that their applications are properly filled and submitted before the new deadline.

Candidates are encouraged not to wait until the final day before completing their applications, as any technical or registration-related issues encountered close to the deadline may affect timely submission.

CANDIDATES ADVISED TO COMPLETE APPLICATIONS

All prospective UNILAG Direct Entry candidates for the 2026/2027 academic session should take advantage of the extension and complete any outstanding stages of their application.

Applicants should carefully review the information provided on their forms and ensure that all required details and credentials are correctly supplied before final submission.

Candidates should also retain evidence of their completed application and follow any subsequent instructions issued by the university regarding the admission exercise.

The extension applies to the submission of the UNILAG Direct Entry application form, and candidates are advised to take note of the new date.