LASU Post UTME/Direct Entry Admission Form 2025/2026: Are you aiming to gain admission into Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2025/2026 academic session? If yes, then this detailed guide on the LASU Post UTME and Direct Entry Admission Form is just what you need. This article will walk you through every important detail you should know, including eligibility, application procedures, tuition fees, available courses, screening method, and more.
LASU 2025/2026 Admission Screening: A Must for All Aspirants
Lagos State University (LASU) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the 2025/2026 online admission screening exercise into its various undergraduate programmes. This screening exercise is compulsory for candidates seeking admission into the 100-level via UTME or Direct Entry (DE). Both Regular and Entrepreneurship-based programmes are open for application.
Candidates interested in the Regular Programme are required to pay a tuition fee of Fifty-Seven Thousand, Forty-Eight Naira and Fifty Kobo (₦57,048.50) per academic session. For those applying for the Entrepreneurship Programme, the tuition fee is One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (₦150,000.00) per academic session. It is important to note that candidates are allowed to apply for only one of the two options, not both.
Key Admission Details for LASU 2025/2026
To ensure you’re fully prepared, here are some essential details about the application process:
- Institution Name: Lagos State University (LASU)
- Type of Admission: Post UTME and Direct Entry
- Minimum UTME Cut-Off Mark: 195
- Application Fee: ₦2,000 only
- Screening Portal: screening.lasu.edu.ng
- Registration Opens: Monday, 30th June 2025
- Deadline for Registration: Saturday, 26th July 2025 by 12 midnight
Before applying, ensure you have chosen LASU as your first choice on the JAMB portal.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the LASU Admission Screening 2025/2026, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Must have selected LASU as their First Choice Institution during the 2023 UTME registration.
- Should have scored a minimum of 195 marks in the UTME examination.
- Applicants must be at least 16 years old by 1st October 2025.
- Pre-Degree Studies (PDS) students who scored 195 and above are also qualified.
- All Direct Entry candidates, including those from LASU Foundation (JUPEB), must apply through JAMB and select LASU as their first choice.
- Only LASU Diploma is accepted for Direct Entry, except for NCE holders applying to Faculty of Education.
- Candidates of Lagos State origin must have successfully undergone the Independent Indigeneship Verification Committee (IIVC) process set by the university.
LASU Regular Courses Available for 2025/2026
As you prepare to apply, it’s vital to know that candidates are permitted to apply for only accredited courses listed for the current session. These courses span across the following faculties:
Faculty of Arts: Arabic, Christian Religious Studies, English, French, History & International Studies, Islamic Studies, Music, Peace Studies, Philosophy, Portuguese/English, Theatre Arts, Yoruba.
Faculty of Education: Arabic Education, Biology Education, Business Education, Chemistry Education, Christian Religious Studies Education, Computer Science Education, Early Childhood Education, Economics Education, Educational Management, English Education, French Education, Geography Education, Guidance & Counselling, Health Education, History Education, Islamic Studies Education, Mathematics Education, Physical & Health Education, Physics Education, Political Science Education, Technology & Vocational Education, Yoruba Education.
Faculty of Engineering: Aeronautic & Astronautic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Faculty of Law: Common/Civil Law, Common/Islamic Law.
Faculty of Science: Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Fisheries & Aquatic Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, Microbiology.
Faculty of Social Sciences: Economics, Geography & Planning, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.
Faculty of Management Sciences: Accounting, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, Insurance, Local Government Development & Administration, Management Technology, Marketing, Public Administration.
College of Medicine: Dentistry, Medicine & Surgery, Nursing, Pharmacology, Physiology.
School of Agriculture: Agriculture.
School of Communication: Mass Communication.
School of Transport & Logistics: Transport Management & Operations.
Entrepreneurship-Based Programme Courses
LASU also provides an opportunity for candidates to apply for the Regular Programme with Entrepreneurship. This programme combines academic study with vocational training, helping students acquire entrepreneurial skills alongside their degrees.
All courses under the regular programme are available in the Entrepreneurship Programme, except courses in the College of Medicine.
Entrepreneurial Skills You Can Choose From:
- Animal Husbandry (Snail Rearing)
- Water Treatment and Packaging
- Crop Production and Processing
- Fish Farming
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
- Digital Marketing
- Cake Making
- Bakery
- Finger Foods/Small Chops & Cocktail
- Paint Making
- Leather Making and Shoe Making
- Writing and Publishing
- Courier and Logistics Management
- Domestic and Industrial Electrical Wiring
- Furniture and Carpentry
- Printing Services
- Pet Business
- Generator Repairs
- Website Design
- Photography
- Bead Making
- Event Planning
- Welding, Metal Works & Fabrication
- Make-up and Cosmetics
- Hair Dressing/Hair Making and Barbing Salon
- Interior Design & Decoration
- Motor Vehicle Repairs
- Soap, Detergent & Toiletries Production
- Organic Soap Production
- CCTV and Inverter Installation
- Mobile Application Development
- Music and Drama
- Hotel Management
- Solar Energy System Installation
- Yoghurt Production
LASU Direct Entry & JUPEB Candidates
All Direct Entry and JUPEB applicants are advised to immediately print out their online Admission Screening Report and submit it alongside their LASU Diploma or NCE result. These should be delivered in person at the Admission Annex, Room 7, Administrative Block II.
LASU 2025/2026 Application Procedure for the Post-UTME/DE Screening
To apply successfully, here’s the step-by-step guide:
1. Visit the LASU official website at www.lasu.edu.ng
2. Navigate to “Student” and select “New Applicants”
3. Choose “UTME/DE Screening” from the menu
4. Input your UTME Registration Number and Surname to proceed
5. Provide your mobile number, parent’s phone number, and email address
6. Select your programme type: either Regular or Regular with Entrepreneurship
7. Pay the sum of ₦2,000 through the PAYTECH platform
8. After payment, log in again to retrieve your Screening PIN
9. Visit lasu.edu.ng, click “Admission Screening,” and log in with your UTME Registration Number and Surname
10. Begin your screening by choosing your desired screening type and entering your PIN
Online Document Upload and Submission
After logging in:
- Enter your basic bio-data information accurately
- Upload your UTME result slip in PDF format (not more than 30KB)
- Choose the number of O’Level sittings
- Upload O’Level result(s) in PDF format (not more than 30KB)
Enter your O’Level subject grades carefully
Candidates applying for Medicine and Dentistry must present O’Level results in one sitting. Engineering aspirants using two sittings must have six relevant credits including Further Mathematics.
Ensure your O’Level results are uploaded on the JAMB CAPS portal before the screening deadline. All results obtained after July 2023 will not be accepted.
Final Steps in Application
Once all details have been entered:
Carefully preview the form
Tick the “I CERTIFY” box to confirm the accuracy of the data
Submit the form to generate your Temporary Self-Screening Report
If you make any mistakes, you can make corrections by purchasing a new PIN (PIN 2, PIN 3, etc.) and repeating the process.
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LASU Online Screening/Direct Entry Grading System
The screening process at LASU is based on a point grading system, which considers both UTME scores and five best relevant O’Level subjects.
The breakdown for SSCE grades is as follows:
- A1 = 10 points
- B2 = 9 points
- B3 = 8 points
- C4 = 7 points
- C5 = 6 points
- C6 = 5 points
Total score will be calculated as 50% from UTME and 50% from O’Level performance. You can consult the JAMB Brochure on www.jamb.gov.ng or ibass.jamb.gov.ng to know the specific subjects required for your chosen course.
LASU Post-UTME Direct Entry Screening Application Timeline
The LASU online admission screening/Direct Entry portal opens on Monday, 30th June 2025. Interested candidates must complete their application and submit it before midnight on Saturday, 26th July 2025. The entire process will last for 25 days.
All complaints or issues related to the online screening should be forwarded to screeningsupport@lasu.edu.ng for prompt resolution.
Final Note
It is important for all candidates to submit accurate and truthful information. Any discrepancy found during the screening process may result in disqualification. Whether you’re applying as a regular student or aiming to gain vocational skills through the Entrepreneurship Programme, Lagos State University offers you the opportunity to build a successful academic and professional future.
Signed: Emmanuel A. Fanu
Registrar and Secretary to Council
