The Lagos State Ministry of Education has opened online registration for the 2026 Model College screening test, inviting eligible students to apply ahead of the examination scheduled for May this year.
Model Colleges in Lagos State are part of the government’s secondary education system, offering boarding and day schooling options for students who pass competitive entrance exams.
The screening test is compulsory for admission into Junior Secondary School One (JSS1) and Senior Secondary School One (SS1) programmes for the 2026 academic session.
Applicants are typically tested in subjects including English and Mathematics.
The annual screening exercise is aimed at placing qualified candidates in the state’s model colleges based on merit and available spaces.
In recent years, Lagos State has continued to develop its education sector through targeted admissions processes and infrastructure improvements.
According to a statement from the Lagos State Ministry of Education, the online registration portal opened on Thursday, March 26, 2026, for interested candidates who want to sit for the Model College screening test.
The ministry said the application process is accessible on the official Lagos State Ministry of Education portal.
The statement noted that the screening test is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, and will be held simultaneously at designated centres across Lagos State.
Candidates are expected to complete their online forms before the registration deadline announced by the ministry.
To register, the ministry said parents or guardians must provide candidates’ full names, date of birth, valid contact information and choice of examination centre during the online application process.
The portal requires correct data entry to ensure eligibility for test documentation and attendance.
The education ministry also provided instructions on how to print the screening test registration slips after successful submission of the online application.
The slips will include details such as the candidate’s name, examination date, time and venue.
The ministry reminded parents and guardians to follow official channels and avoid third-party intermediaries when completing the registration process, saying the official portal is the only valid registration platform.
Opening online registration for the Model College screening test marks a key step in Lagos State’s secondary school admissions calendar for 2026.
Eligible students who complete the registration and sit for the test may gain admission into model colleges, which are regarded as among the state’s public secondary school options.
For families and students, meeting registration requirements and preparing for the May screening test are immediate priorities. Successful candidates are placed in model colleges based on performance and available capacity.
For the Lagos State Ministry of Education, managing a transparent and accessible registration process supports broader goals of educational inclusivity and merit-based placement in public schools.
The use of an online portal aligns with digital transformation efforts in government service delivery.
