LASU and UNILAG Admission List 2026/2027: How to Check Your Status on the Portal and JAMB CAPS

📌 Quick Summary: The LASU and UNILAG 2026/2027 admission lists are not yet fully released as of September 2026 — the 2026 UTME cycle is still processing. When released, the LASU admission list is checked at services.lidc.lasu.edu.ng using your JAMB registration number and surname. The UNILAG admission list is checked on the UNILAG student portal at students.unilag.edu.ng or through JAMB CAPS at caps.jamb.gov.ng. LASU’s 2026 cut-off is 195 and UNILAG’s cut-off is 200 — confirmed at the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting. This NaijaSabi guide tells you exactly how to check your admission status the moment any batch is released, what JAMB CAPS status messages mean, and what to do if your name is not on the list.

Getting into the University of Lagos or Lagos State University is one of the most competitive outcomes in Nigerian higher education — UNILAG with its 200 cut-off and LASU with 195 are two of the most sought-after universities in the country. For the tens of thousands of candidates who chose either school in 2026, this NaijaSabi guide is the complete reference for checking your admission status the moment a list is released — and understanding what to do at each stage.

Current Status — Why the 2026/2027 Admission List Is Not Yet Out

As of late September 2026, neither LASU nor UNILAG has released the 2026/2027 session first batch admission list. This is normal — the 2026 UTME cycle is still progressing. Post-UTME screening exercises at many universities concluded between July and September 2026, and aggregate score processing, departmental cut-off finalisation and JAMB CAPS upload take additional weeks after Post-UTME closes. Based on past patterns, first batch admission lists for the 2026/2027 session are expected between October and December 2026.

How to know the moment a list is released:

• Follow @LASUofficial on X (formerly Twitter) and the official LASU Facebook page
• Follow @UnilagOfficial on X and the official UNILAG social media channels
• Check caps.jamb.gov.ng regularly — when any institution admits you, it appears on CAPS first before the school’s own portal is updated
• Monitor NaijaSabi — we update immediately when any LASU or UNILAG batch is released

How to Check the LASU Admission List 2026/2027

When LASU releases its admission list, here is the exact process to check:

Method 1 — LASU Admissions Screening Portal (Primary)

1. Go to services.lidc.lasu.edu.ng/admissionscreening/login.php in your browser
2. Enter your JAMB Registration Number in the first field
3. Enter your Surname (last name) exactly as it appears on your JAMB result slip — spelling and capitalisation matter
4. Click Login
5. Your admission status is displayed — either “Admitted” with your department and level, or not yet admitted

If the portal returns an error or “not found”: Confirm you are entering the correct JAMB number — 10 digits, no spaces. Your surname must match your JAMB result exactly. Try in a different browser if the page fails to load. The portal experiences very high traffic when a new batch is released — try at low-traffic times (early morning or late night).

Method 2 — JAMB CAPS Portal

1. Go to caps.jamb.gov.ng
2. Log in with your JAMB registration number and password
3. Your CAPS dashboard shows your admission status for all institutions you listed:
   • “Awaiting Institution Decision” — LASU has not yet offered you admission. Continue checking
   • “Offered Admission” — LASU has submitted your admission to JAMB. Accept immediately
   • “Admitted” — You have accepted and your admission is confirmed
4. When “Offered Admission” appears, click “Accept Admission” without delay — offers expire
5. After accepting, click “Print Admission Letter” — save and print this document

How to Check the UNILAG Admission List 2026/2027

Method 1 — UNILAG Student Portal (Primary)

1. Go to students.unilag.edu.ng in your browser
2. Click “Check Admission Status” or “Admission List”
3. Enter your JAMB Registration Number and surname or date of birth as prompted
4. Click Submit — your admission status is displayed

UNILAG may also publish admission lists on its main website at unilag.edu.ng — check both the student portal and the main site when a batch is announced.

Method 2 — JAMB CAPS Portal

The same CAPS process as described for LASU above applies for UNILAG — log in at caps.jamb.gov.ng and check your dashboard. CAPS is the authoritative source for all Nigerian university admission offers. When UNILAG admits you on CAPS, you must accept there before making any payment to UNILAG.

How LASU and UNILAG Release Admission Lists — Batches Explained

Both LASU and UNILAG release their admission lists in multiple batches — not all at once. Understanding this prevents panic when your name is not in the first batch:

• First Batch (Merit List): Candidates who scored highest on the Post-UTME aggregate and clearly qualify for their chosen course. Released first, usually October–November
• Second Batch: Candidates on the borderline of the first batch who qualify as the first batch accepts and rejects their offers — spaces freed by rejections are filled from the second batch. Usually released 2–4 weeks after the first batch
• Supplementary/Third Batch: Released when further spaces open from non-acceptance of earlier offers, departmental re-allocation or institutional quota adjustments. Can release as late as January–February of the session year
• Direct Entry (DE) Lists: Separate lists for Direct Entry candidates (HND, A-Level or National Diploma holders entering at 200 Level). Released on a different timeline from the UTME lists

Not being in the first batch does not mean rejection — it means you are in the pool for subsequent batches. Many candidates who eventually gained admission to LASU and UNILAG appeared in the second or supplementary batch. Continue checking CAPS and the school portals regularly until the admission window closes.

LASU 2026 Cut-Off and Post-UTME

LASU’s institutional cut-off for the 2026/2027 session is 195 — confirmed at the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting. This means only candidates who scored 195 or above in the 2026 UTME were eligible to sit LASU’s Post-UTME screening. LASU calculates admission aggregate combining JAMB score and Post-UTME performance — the exact weighting is set by LASU’s admissions office each session. Departmental cut-offs for competitive LASU courses (Law, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Mass Communication) are typically significantly above the general 195 institutional cut-off.

UNILAG 2026 Cut-Off and Post-UTME

UNILAG’s institutional cut-off for the 2026/2027 session is 200 — confirmed at the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting. UNILAG uses a Post-UTME screening exercise and calculates an aggregate combining JAMB (50%) and Post-UTME (50%) scores. Departmental cut-offs for UNILAG Medicine, Law, Computer Science, Mass Communication and Engineering are substantially higher than 200 in practice — the general cut-off is the minimum to apply, not the realistic admission score for competitive departments.

What to Do After You Are Admitted

Once your name appears on the admission list and you accept on JAMB CAPS, the next steps are time-sensitive:

1. Accept on JAMB CAPS immediately — do not wait. Offers expire and delayed acceptance risks losing the admission
2. Print your JAMB Admission Letter from caps.jamb.gov.ng
3. Pay the acceptance fee — LASU and UNILAG each charge an acceptance fee (check the current amount at lasu.edu.ng and unilag.edu.ng respectively — fees change annually)
4. Pay school fees — check the current fee schedule on your institution’s official website
5. Begin online clearance (LACACA for LASU) — LASU requires newly admitted candidates to complete online LACACA clearance. You will need original copies of your WAEC/NECO result, JAMB result slip, JAMB admission letter, birth certificate, LGA letter and passport photographs
6. Register courses — after clearance, register your courses for the first semester on the school’s student portal

Frequently Asked Questions — LASU and UNILAG Admission 2026

How do I check if I am admitted into LASU 2026/2027?

Go to services.lidc.lasu.edu.ng/admissionscreening/login.php and enter your JAMB registration number and surname. Your admission status is displayed — either admitted with your department, or not yet admitted. Also check JAMB CAPS at caps.jamb.gov.ng — when LASU submits your offer to JAMB, it appears there as “Offered Admission.” The 2026/2027 first batch list is not yet released as of September 2026 — expected October–December 2026. Follow @LASUofficial on X for the release announcement.

How do I check the UNILAG admission list 2026/2027?

Go to students.unilag.edu.ng and check using your JAMB registration number and surname. Also check JAMB CAPS at caps.jamb.gov.ng. UNILAG releases admission lists in batches — first batch, second batch and supplementary. The 2026/2027 first batch is not yet released as of September 2026. Monitor @UnilagOfficial on X for the official release announcement. When “Offered Admission” appears on CAPS, accept immediately — do not delay.

What is the cut-off mark for LASU and UNILAG in 2026?

The 2026 JAMB cut-off mark for LASU (Lagos State University) is 195 and for UNILAG (University of Lagos) is 200 — both confirmed at the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting. These are the minimum JAMB scores to be eligible for consideration — not the actual admission scores. Departmental cut-offs for competitive courses at both universities are significantly higher in practice. Scoring 195 (LASU) or 200 (UNILAG) makes you eligible to apply; actual admission for popular courses like Law, Medicine, Engineering and Computer Science requires scores considerably above these minimums.

My name is not on the LASU or UNILAG admission list — what should I do?

Not appearing in the first batch does not mean you have been rejected. Both LASU and UNILAG release multiple batches — second batch and supplementary lists fill spaces freed by candidates who reject their first-batch offers. Continue checking caps.jamb.gov.ng and the school portals regularly every 1–2 weeks. If the admission window for the 2026/2027 session closes and you were not admitted, your options are: resit the JAMB 2027 UTME to improve your score, check supplementary forms at other universities whose cut-offs your score meets, or apply for the LASU and UNILAG evening/part-time programmes which often have separate admission processes with different eligibility criteria.

Sources

1. GiftConsult.com.ng — LASU Releases Third Batch Admission List on School Portal — giftconsult.com.ng
2. LASU Nigeria — official student portal — lasu.edu.ng / services.lidc.lasu.edu.ng
3. UNILAG Nigeria — official student portal — unilag.edu.ng / students.unilag.edu.ng
4. JAMB Nigeria — CAPS admission portal — caps.jamb.gov.ng
5. JAMB Policy Meeting 2026 — cut-off marks announcement

Last updated: 26 September 2026 · NaijaSabi Education Desk. The 2026/2027 LASU and UNILAG admission lists are not yet released — this article will be updated immediately when any batch is published. Always confirm admission status directly at the official school portal and caps.jamb.gov.ng. NaijaSabi is not affiliated with LASU, UNILAG or JAMB.