The Lagos State Government, through the State Examinations Board, has announced the commencement of the second phase of the Year 2025 Entrance Examination (Screening Test) into its 16 Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools, with the exception of Vetland Junior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaiye.

In a statement signed by the Director of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Orunsolu Adebayo, the second phase was approved in response to numerous appeals received from the public via the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.

According to the statement, the additional phase is intended to offer another opportunity for eligible Primary Six pupils who missed the first round. Registration for the second phase will open on Wednesday, 9th July, and close on Friday, 15th August, 2025.

Mr. Adebayo disclosed that the Screening Test will be conducted on Saturday, 23rd August, 2025, at designated Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centres across the state, in line with the government’s continued efforts to promote digital literacy and innovation in assessment procedures.

“All eligible candidates are advised to visit the Board’s official portal via https://examsboard.lagosstate.gov.ng to complete their registration. Upon successful registration, candidates should log in with their USERNAME and PASSWORD to print their examination slips, which contain their examination details,” the statement read.

The Director emphasized that the Screening Test remains the sole criterion for admission into the State’s Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools and is strictly reserved for Primary Six pupils.

The Lagos State Examinations Board called on parents, guardians, school administrators, and other stakeholders to support the exercise to ensure a smooth and successful conduct of the second phase of the entrance examination.