LASU Extends 2026/2027 Direct Entry Screening Deadline to October 11

Lagos State University (LASU) has announced that it will continue its online mode of screening exercise for Direct Entry prospective candidates for admission to the 2026/2027 academic session.

To provide applicants who have not completed their screening process with more time, the university announced that the exercise will now close at midnight on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

It includes Direct Entry candidates of the LASU School of Basic and Advanced Studies students who are enrolled for Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) programme.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Olawunmi Badejo made the announcement in the release on October 9, 2026.

The announcement has been made that the LASU Gives Direct Entry Applicants More Time.

The extension gives another chance to those who are eligible but not done with the online screening to satisfy the University’s admission criteria.

Applicants are urged to finish the relevant activities in the time between the previous deadline and revised deadline. If you have been screened before, be sure to retain your application information and any documentation related to the screening for future use.

Throughout the process candidates should also make sure that the information given is correct and all the necessary information is given.

LASU Gives Direct Entry Applicants More Time

The extension also extends to eligible students of LASU’s School of Basic and Advanced Studies who would like to gain admission via JUPEB.

JUPEB offers an alternative option to those students who wish to gain admission into university via Direct Entry, subject to the requirement of the institution and course they wish to take, in accordance with JUPEB policies and procedures.

Affected candidates should ensure that they have fulfilled the relevant screening requirements prior to the deadline.

It is suggested that Applicants do the following before October 11:Suggested Steps for Applicants prior to October 11:

Those who have not completed their screening process should check the official LASU website for the Admission Instructions and proceed to complete the screening.

Applicants should not wait till the last minute as there will be chances of delays in sending the required information due to connectivity or technical problems.

The new deadline is 12:00 midnight Sunday 11 October 2026.

Candidates are advised to check the official LASU website for more information and updates concerning the 2026/2027 admission screening exercise.

The extension is for the benefit of those who have not completed their screening processes and want to do so before the end of the screening process for the new academic session by LASU.