Lagos Opens 2026 BECE Online Registration for Junior Secondary Schools
The Lagos State Government has launched the 2026 e-registration and payment process for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), allowing public and private junior secondary schools to register candidates online from January 26 to March 27, 2026.
In a bid to modernize examination processes and improve transparency, the Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) registration for junior secondary school students across the state. The initiative, coordinated by the Lagos State Examinations Board (LSEB), is fully online, reducing the need for physical interactions and streamlining school submissions.
Registrar of LSEB, Adebayo Orunsolu, emphasized that all schools must use their newly issued School Codes for the registration process. Public junior secondary schools are required to download the Offline Data Capturing Application from bece.examsboard.lagosstate.gov.ng to complete registration.
Approved private schools, schools operating with special permission, and continuing education centers (CECs) are directed to access the portal via pay.examsboard.com.ng to pay fees, register candidates, and generate login credentials. Registration fees are set at ₦10,000 per candidate for private schools and approved CECs, while schools with special permissions and private CECs will pay ₦15,000 per candidate.
The board has also urged schools presenting candidates with special needs, including those with visual impairments or albinism, to inform LSEB in advance to ensure necessary accommodations are made.
Orunsolu warned that late registration could attract penalties and noted that additional instructions will be communicated through zonal officers as needed.
The online BECE registration aligns with Lagos State’s broader digital transformation agenda, enhancing efficiency, accountability, and accessibility in public examinations, while ensuring a smooth, technology-driven process for thousands of students across the state.
