Lagos State University’s School of Part-Time Studies (SPTS) has released its 2026/2027 admission list, and candidates who sat the entrance examination are now checking their status in real time.
If you applied for a part-time degree programme at LASU this session, here’s a complete, plain-language breakdown of how the process has worked so far, how to check the 1st and 2nd batch lists, what to do once you’re confirmed admitted, and the deadlines you genuinely cannot afford to miss.
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What Is LASU’s School of Part-Time Studies?
The Lagos State University School of Part-Time Studies (SPTS), based at the Ojo Campus, offers flexible-schedule degree programmes for candidates who can’t commit to full-time study, often because of work, family responsibilities, or other obligations.
LASU itself was established in 1983 under Lagos State law and is one of Nigeria’s most applied-to state universities, which is part of why its admission processes, including part-time admissions, are released in stages rather than all at once.
Has the LASU Part-Time Admission List for 2026/2027 Been Released?
Yes. LASU’s management has confirmed that the Part-Time admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session is out, following the Computer-Based Test (CBT) entrance examination conducted by the School of Part-Time Studies on Saturday, 29th November 2026.
Candidates who sat this examination have been admitted based on merit and the available admissions quota for their chosen programme.
How the 1st and 2nd Batch System Works
Like LASU’s full-time admissions process, SPTS doesn’t release admissions as a single, complete list.
Instead, names are uploaded in stages:
- The 1st Batch includes candidates processed and confirmed earliest after the entrance examination.
- The 2nd Batch is typically released within about one week after the 1st batch goes live, and includes additional successful candidates as processing continues.
If your name doesn’t appear in the 1st batch, that doesn’t automatically mean you were unsuccessful.
LASU’s own guidance to candidates has consistently been to keep checking the portal for further updates rather than assuming rejection, since batch releases are a normal part of how the university manages a high volume of applicants.
How to Check the LASU Part-Time Admission List (Step-by-Step)
The official checking procedure for the 2026/2027 SPTS admission list runs as follows:
- Visit the official LASU website: www.lasu.edu.ng
- Select the STUDENT tab.
- Click on New Application.
- Click on LASU SPTS.
- On the SPTS Ojo Application Page, click on Check Admission Status.
- Enter your Application Number and click Submit.
If you’ve been successfully admitted, the portal will prompt you to download your SPTS Admission Letter for the 2026/2027 academic session directly from the page.
Important: JAMB CAPS Does Not Apply to Part-Time Admissions
One of the most common points of confusion each admission cycle is whether JAMB CAPS (the Central Admissions Processing System) can be used to check part-time admission status.
It cannot. JAMB CAPS is designed specifically for full-time UTME and Direct Entry candidates.
Part-time applicants must check their status exclusively through LASU’s own SPTS portal, using the steps outlined above.
Paying Your Acceptance and Medical Fees
Once you’ve confirmed your admission and downloaded your admission letter, the next step is formally accepting your offer.
This is done by paying two required fees:
- Acceptance fee
- Medical fee
These payments confirm your acceptance of the admission offer; simply seeing your name on the list is not enough.
The Deadline You Cannot Miss.
This is the most important detail for anyone admitted in the current cycle: LASU has set a strict two-week grace period from the date the admission list is released for candidates to accept their offer.
Based on the university’s published timeline, the deadline for accepting the 2026/2027 SPTS admission offer is Friday, 19th December 2026.
Candidates who fail to complete their acceptance and fee payment within this window risk forfeiting their admission entirely once the deadline passes.
Given how firm this cutoff is, admitted candidates should prioritise confirming their status and completing payment as early as possible, rather than waiting until the final days of the grace period.
Is There a LASU Part-Time Catchment List?
Some candidates ask about a separate “catchment area” admission list, which would apply specifically to applicants residing within LASU’s designated catchment zone.
According to the university’s own guidance, whether such a list is published in any given session is entirely at the discretion of LASU’s management; it’s an optional release rather than a guaranteed part of every admission cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When was the CBT entrance examination for LASU’s 2026/2027 Part-Time admission held?
The Computer-Based Test entrance examination was conducted on Saturday, 29th November 2026, and admissions were subsequently processed based on merit and available quota.
2. When is the deadline to accept my LASU Part-Time admission offer for 2026/2027?
Admitted candidates have a two-week grace period from the release of the admission list, with the deadline falling on Friday, 19th December 2026.
Missing this deadline results in forfeiture of the admission offer.
3. Can I use JAMB CAPS to check my LASU Part-Time admission status?
No. JAMB CAPS applies only to full-time UTME and Direct Entry candidates.
Part-time applicants must check their status directly through LASU’s own SPTS portal.
4. How long after the 1st batch is released should I expect the 2nd batch?
Based on LASU’s typical pattern, the 2nd batch admission list is usually released within about one week of the 1st batch going live, though candidates should continue checking the portal regularly for the exact timing.
5. If I don’t see my name on the 1st batch list, does that mean I failed the entrance exam?
Not necessarily.
Batch-based releases are standard practice in LASU’s admissions process, and many candidates who pass the exam are placed in a later batch rather than excluded outright.
6. What happens if I miss the acceptance fee payment deadline?
Based on LASU’s published policy, failure to pay the acceptance and medical fees within the two-week grace period results in the forfeiture of your admission offer after the stated deadline.
7. Does LASU guarantee a catchment area admission list every session?
No. The catchment list, which would apply to candidates within LASU’s designated catchment area, is released entirely at the discretion of university management and isn’t a fixed feature of every admission cycle.
8. Is the number of students LASU admits into Part-Time programmes fixed each year?
No. LASU’s authority determines the total intake for Part-Time programmes each session, based on factors like available quota and institutional capacity.
9. What documents do I need ready when checking my admission status?
At minimum, you’ll need your Application Number to check status through the SPTS portal.
Once admitted, you’ll also need to be ready to pay your acceptance and medical fees promptly to secure your place.
10. Where should I go if I have questions LASU’s online portal doesn’t answer?
For issues the online checking process doesn’t resolve, such as a missing application number or unclear admission status, candidates should contact the School of Part-Time Studies Directorate at LASU’s Ojo Campus directly, rather than relying on unofficial third-party sources for guidance.
Final Thoughts
The 2026/2027 LASU Part-Time admission cycle follows a process that’s now familiar to anyone who has watched previous sessions unfold: a CBT entrance exam, a batch-based admission list, and a strict acceptance window that starts the moment the list is released.
If you’ve just discovered your name on either the 1st or 2nd batch, the priority now is simple: download your admission letter, pay your acceptance and medical fees, and do it well before the Friday, 19th December 2026 deadline.
Don’t wait until the last minute on a process where missing a two-week window means losing your admission entirely.
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