Dare Babalola
The Lagos State Government has launched the 2026 e-registration and payment process for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for junior secondary schools, both public and private, across the state.
The disclosure was contained in a statement issued by the state government and posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday.
The exercise, running from January 26 to March 27, 2026, is being coordinated by the Lagos State Examinations Board. It’s aimed at making the registration process tech-driven, transparent, efficient, and contactless, eliminating physical interactions between school owners and the board.
“The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, has announced the commencement of Year 2026 e-Registration and Payment of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The exercise is scheduled to begin on Monday, 26th January 2026 and end on Friday, 27th March 2026,” the statement stated.
The government explained that the initiative aligns with its policy of leveraging technology to streamline examination processes and eliminate the physical presence of school owners at the board.
Speaking on the exercise, the Registrar of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Adebayo Orunsolu, said schools must use the newly issued School Code for the registration process.
“Public Junior Secondary Schools are to download the Offline Data Capturing Application via bece.examsboard.lagosstate.gov.ng,” he said.
He added that approved private junior secondary schools, schools operating with special permission and continuing education centres are to access the board’s portal via pay.examsboard.com.ng to complete payment and registration and generate their login credentials.
“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 CECs are to pay ₦15,000 per candidate.”
He also urged schools presenting candidates with special needs to notify the board ahead of time.
“Schools presenting candidates with special needs, including visual challenges or albinism, are advised to notify the Lagos State Examinations Board in writing to ensure adequate preparations before the commencement of the examination,” he said.
The registrar warned that late registration could attract penalties, adding that additional information, where required, will be communicated to schools through their respective zonal officers.
