Lagos begins 2026 BECE registration for junior secondary schools

The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of registration for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for public and private junior secondary schools across the state. The e-registration and payment exercise will run from Monday, January 26 to Friday, March 27, 2026.

The process is being coordinated by the Lagos State Examinations Board and is aimed at promoting a smooth, technology-driven registration system that removes the need for physical contact between school owners and the board. The initiative is also designed to improve transparency, efficiency and accountability in the conduct of the examination.

The announcement was made in a statement issued by the state government and shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday.

Speaking on the exercise, the Registrar of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Adebayo Orunsolu, said all schools are required to use the newly issued School Code for the registration process. He explained that public junior secondary schools are to download the Offline Data Capturing Application from the board’s website at bece.examsboard.lagosstate.gov.ng.

Orunsolu added that approved private junior secondary schools, schools operating with special permission and continuing education centres are to complete their payment and registration through the board’s portal at pay.examsboard.com.ng, where they will also generate their login credentials.

He stated that approved private junior secondary schools and approved public continuing education centres will pay a registration fee of ₦10,000 per candidate, while junior secondary schools with special permission and private continuing education centres will pay ₦15,000 per candidate.

The registrar also urged schools presenting candidates with special needs, including those with visual impairments or albinism, to notify the Lagos State Examinations Board in writing ahead of time to allow for adequate preparation.

He warned that late registration may attract penalties and noted that any additional information required would be communicated to schools through their respective zonal officers.

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