LASU Reopens Indigeneship Verification Portal for JUPEB and Direct Entry Candidates
Lagos State University (LASU) has reopened its 2026/2027 Independent Indigeneship Verification Exercise (IIVE) portal for JUPEB graduates and other Direct Entry (DE) candidates who are indigenes of Lagos State but have not yet participated in the verification process.
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Lagos State University (LASU) has reopened its 2026/2027 Independent Indigeneship Verification Exercise (IIVE) portal for JUPEB graduates and other Direct Entry (DE) candidates who are indigenes of Lagos State but have not yet participated in the verification process.
The special window, approved by the Vice-Chancellor, will run from Monday, October 12, to Friday, October 16, 2026.
The exercise is exclusively for eligible candidates who selected LASU as their first-choice institution during the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration and have yet to complete the indigeneship verification process.
LASU explained that the Indigeneship Verification Exercise is a mandatory pre-admission screening for candidates of Lagos State origin. The process is conducted by the Independent Indigeneship Verification Committee (IIVC) and serves as a prerequisite for admission consideration.
The university emphasised that candidates who are indigenes of Lagos State cannot receive admission offers without first obtaining clearance through the exercise.
Screening venue
The physical screening for candidates from all Lagos State divisions will take place at the New TETFund Building, Faculty of Arts, LASU.
Eligible candidates have been advised to attend the exercise within the stipulated period. They may also contact the university’s Admissions Office for further guidance.
How to apply for the LASU Indigeneship Verification Exercise
- Confirm your eligibility
Only 2026 JUPEB graduates and other Direct Entry candidates who are indigenes of Lagos State are eligible to participate in the special verification exercise. Candidates must also have selected LASU as their first-choice institution during the 2026 JAMB registration.
- Make payment online
Visit the official LASU portal and make payment through the university’s authorised online payment channel.
Candidates have been warned against making payments to individuals, agents or unofficial accounts. The university stated that anyone who pays through an unauthorised channel does so entirely at their own risk.
- Complete online registration
After making payment, candidates should complete their registration on the portal.
Applicants are advised to keep their payment receipts and registration confirmations, as these documents will be required during the physical screening.
- Attend the physical screening
Candidates should attend the screening at the designated venue with their original documents, including:
- JAMB Direct Entry registration slip.
- Evidence of Lagos State indigeneship.
- Payment receipt.
- Registration confirmation.
- Obtain the clearance certificate
Candidates who successfully complete the verification process will receive an LASU Indigeneship Clearance Certificate.
The certificate is required before an admission offer can be processed. However, the university clarified that obtaining the certificate does not guarantee admission.
The special verification window closes on Friday, October 16, 2026. Eligible candidates are therefore advised to complete their registration and attend the screening within the approved period.
For further information and registration, visit the official LASU website: https://www.lasu.edu.ng/
