Are you an aspiring student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) who participated in the Post UTME exercise and has been waiting for an official announcement from the university regarding the release of the 2025/2026 admission list?
We have gathered all relevant information that is needed for the 2025/2026 admission list process, from how to check if you are admitted, to what to do if admitted, and possible steps to follow if you have yet to be offered admission.
Is UNILAG Admission List for the 2025/2026 Session out?
The University of Lagos has started offering admission to prospective students for the 2025/2026 session. All candidates who participated in the Post UTME screening exercise of UNILAG are informed to visit the JAMB portal to check if they have been offered admission.
How to Check UNILAG Admission List on JAMB CAPS
Let's break down the entire process into easy steps.
Visit JAMB E-facility portal
Log in with your email and password (Used for JAMB registration)
Click on check admission status
Click on access my CAPS
Finally, click on check admission status to check if you have been offered admission or not.
Note: It has been advised that candidates should carry out these steps using a computer; moreover, if you are using a smartphone, make sure you set your browser to desktop mode, so as to view all parts of the page.
The JAMB CAPS Status Breakdown
Candidates are always met with three different responses when they finally click on check admission status.
Admission Offered:
This is goodnews, and it means you have been offered provisional admission to your first choice institution.
Admission in Progress:
It means you have been recommended for admission. When this appears, candidates are advised to check back after a few days.
Not Admitted:
It means you have yet to be offered admission; in most cases, it could be because you have not uploaded your O'level results, or you did not meet the cut off mark of the institution.
What to do After Getting Admitted to UNILAG
There are list of things to be done once you are admitted to UNILAG;
The first step is accepting your admission on the JAMB CAPS by clicking on accept admission. Then, proceed to printing your JAMB admission letter, which comes in two copies. One for candidates and the other for the institution. This letter is very important because it will be presented at UNILAG during your documentation process.
This next phase is compulsory for all students coming into the University of Lagos (UNILAG); it is a mandatory toxicology drug test. Newly admitted students are to visit the Jelili Adebisi Omotola (Multipurpose) Hall or the designated venue for their faculty. You must pass this test to proceed; testing positive or skipping it can lead to the withdrawal of your admission.
Once your toxicology result is cleared, return to the student portal and fill in your student bio data form. Upload high quality scans of your O'Level results, birth certificate, and state of origin certificate. Then book an appointment for your physical screening exercise, which is usually faculty based.
On your appointment day, head to your specific faculty with two sets of photocopies and originals of these documents:
Toxicology test result.
JAMB admission letter, it must be coloured.
UNILAG Post UTME result slip.
O’Level Result (WAEC/NECO) and testimonial from secondary school.
Letter of Reference: This must be from a reputable Clergyman, Imam, Lawyer, or Senior Civil Servant, addressed to the Registrar, University of Lagos.
Birth Certificate or a sworn declaration of age.
Finally, pay the UNILAG acceptance fee, which is compulsory for all students, showing that you accepted the courses of study given to you.
How to Pay UNILAG Acceptance Fee
Log in with your JAMB registration number and password
Click on the acceptance fee and generate a remita retrieval reference number
Pay online or visit any commercial bank in Nigeria with the remita invoice generated on the portal
After completing the payment, return to the portal and confirm your payment
Print your receipt, as it will be needed during your physical screening at UNILAG.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the UNILAG toxicology drug test free?
A. No, students must pay 10,000 Naira, and it is compulsory.
Q. What if I have a mistake in my name or date of birth?
A. All corrections must be made before the scheduled physical screening appointment date.
Q. How much is UNILAG acceptance fee?
A. There is no specific amount for UNILAG acceptance fee; it comes alongside other obligatory fees, but varies between 20,000 and 30,000.
Q. Can I be offered admission to a different course from what I applied for?
A. Yes, UNILAG can offer you a different course if you fail to meet the cut off mark of the initial course you applied for.
Q. Can admission be withdrawn after it has been offered?
A. Yes, Admission is provisional. It can be withdrawn if the university discovers you provided forged documents, failed to meet the age requirement, or if your O’Level/UTME subject combinations are incorrect for the course.
