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By Gabriel Dike
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has announced dates for the 2026/2027 post-UTME aptitude test for candidates who picked the institution as first choice.
In a statement, signed by UNILAG Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs. Abosede Wickliffe, said the post-UTME test will start on Monday, July 27th to Friday, July 31st, 2026.
In the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), JAMB disclosed that 78,240 candidates applied to UNILAG for admission but details of those who scored 200 and above were not made public.
The university management read the riot act to the candidates to comply strictly with the 23 instructions, warning, “failure to comply with any of the instructions may result in disqualification or other sanctions as may be determined by the institution.
According to the statement, candidates are to pay #5,000 for the post-UTME test, which comprises #2,000 for the application fee and #3,000 for administrative charges.
Wickliffe further revealed that mock examination will be held on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, adding, “no additional fees payable for participation.”
The university disclosed that participation in the mock examination is mandatory for all candidates and warned that they must use the same laptop computer, internet connection and examination environment intended for the real post-UTME.
“The mock examination is designed solely to verify device compatibility, browser functionality, webcam and microphone operation, internet connectivity and overall system readiness. The mock examination shall remain available until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, 25 July 2026.
“Participation in the mock examination does not guarantee successful access to the actual examination where candidates subsequently alter their devices, software configuration, internet connection or examination environment,” she noted.
In the 23 instructions, the management described the post-UTME test as a competitive online examination conducted under remotely proctored exam conditions and all candidates shall conduct themselves in accordance with these instructions throughout the examination.
It warned that candidates shall be appropriately dressed in a manner that permits proper visual identification
throughout the examination and all examination activities, including audio and video recordings, would be monitored and recorded for exam integrity, verification and investigation purposes.
“Candidates are solely responsible for ensuring access to a reliable and stable internet connection before and throughout the examination.
“Candidates shall use only a laptop computer equipped with an in-built webcam and microphone. Mobile phones, tablets, external webcams, virtual cameras, HDMI-connected displays and similar external devices are prohibited.
“Candidates shall ensure that the webcam remains unobstructed throughout the examination. Any obstruction or interruption preventing continuous visual monitoring may result in disqualification or cancellation of the examination.
“Candidates shall remain seated and within full camera view throughout the examination except where expressly authorised by the examination platform or the university,” it stated.
The university warned that no other person should be present within the examination area or enter the candidate’s immediate
examination environment throughout the examination, “the presence of any unauthorised person may constitute examination misconduct and may result in disqualification.”
The university said the examination would last 30 minutes and that the time begins to run immediately the candidate clicks the “Start Examination” button and continues irrespective of any interruption or logout, stating, “at the expiration of the allotted time, the examination shall be automatically submitted.”
The university warned that candidates would not speak, read questions aloud, communicate verbally or engage in any conduct capable of compromising examination integrity and that any breach may result in disqualification.
According to the statement: “The use of face masks, face caps (including fez caps), headphones, earbuds, earpieces, wristwatches, bracelets, smart glasses or any similar wearable electronic device is prohibited. Candidates’ faces and ears must remain fully visible throughout the examination.
“Candidates are strongly advised to use their personal laptops where available. Candidates who elect to use business centres or cybercafés do so at their own risk and remain fully responsible for ensuring strict compliance with all examination requirements, including maintaining an isolated examination environment.
“Candidates shall ensure that the examination environment remains quiet and free from interruptions or background noise throughout the examination. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
“The examination environment shall be adequately illuminated to permit continuous identification of the candidate. Failure to maintain adequate visibility may result in disqualification.
“Candidates may log into the examination platform only on their assigned examination date and at their scheduled examination time.”
The instructions demand that candidates experiencing technical difficulties should immediately report such issues using the “Need Help?” feature on the examination platform. “It added:”Candidates shall exhaust all prescribed troubleshooting procedures before submitting a complaint. Failure to report any issue promptly may prejudice subsequent investigation. Updates on submitted complaints shall be communicated through the candidate’s registered email address or the examination platform.”
The management stressed that candidates are solely responsible for ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply throughout the examination, noting, “the university shall not be liable for any loss or inconvenience arising from power failure.”
It further added: “The university shall not be responsible for interruptions caused by internet service providers, network failures or any other technical issues beyond its reasonable control.
“The university reserves the right to verify the identity of any candidate before, during or after the examination. Any examination may be invalidated where the candidate’s identity cannot be satisfactorily established.
“Any conduct amounting to impersonation, unauthorised assistance, communication with another person, the use of prohibited devices, multiple logins, or any other form of examination malpractice shall constitute examination misconduct and may result in cancellation of the candidate’s
examination, withdrawal of the candidate from the screening exercise and any other disciplinary action prescribed by the university.”
The university advised candidates to comply with instructions issued by the before, during and after the examination and stressed that ignorance of these instructions would not be accepted as an excuse for non-compliance.
Wickliffe noted that the institution reserves the right to suspend, postpone, reschedule or cancel the examination or any part thereof where circumstances require, without incurring any liability.
It further added:”The university reserves the right to review, investigate and determine all cases involving alleged technical failures, examination misconduct or breaches of these instructions.
“The decision of the university on all matters relating to the administration, conduct and outcome of the post-UTME aptitude test shall be final and binding on all candidates.”
