Lagos Releases Merit Admission List for Model Colleges, Upgraded Schools

The Lagos State Government has released the merit admission list for candidates who sat the 2026 screening test for entry into the state's Model Colleges and Upgraded Secondary Schools. The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education announced the development in a statement from its Permanent Secretary, Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, seen by PUNCH Online on Friday. According to the statement, candidates who took part in the screening exercise held in May 2026 can now check their admission status. "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. Successful candidates were directed to visit the Lagos State Examinations Board portal from Tuesday, July 22, 2026, to confirm their status. Those who make the list have been asked to report to their respective schools from Monday, August 31, 2026, to collect admission letters and complete registration. "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 said. The ministry congratulated candidates who secured admission and encouraged them to approach their studies with commitment, wishing them a successful academic journey ahead. It also reaffirmed its commitment to a fair, merit-based admission process, stating that the government remains focused on ensuring residents have access to quality learning environments across the state's public schools. Source: Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education statement via PUNCH Online (summarized and rewritten).