Kwara begins free online registration for 2026 secondary school placement exam

Kwara State is offering free online registration for its 2026 Placement Examination, a crucial step for Primary Six pupils aiming for public junior secondary schools. The examination, commonly known as the Common Entrance Examination, will be conducted via a dedicated online platform.

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The registration exercise for pupils in private primary schools begins on June 9, while registration for pupils in public primary schools starts on June 12.

Registration for pupils in private primary schools is set to begin on Tuesday, June 9, followed by public primary schools on Friday, June 12. The Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development has set a firm deadline of June 22 for all categories of schools to complete the registration process, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the timeline.

The ministry clarified that the registration must be managed through the pupils' current primary schools and is exclusively for Primary Six students in approved public and private institutions across Kwara State. Private schools are required to obtain clearance from the Quality Assurance Bureau before accessing the necessary portal login credentials.

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The registration exercise will be conducted through the pupils’ existing schools and is strictly for Primary Six pupils in approved public and private primary schools across the state.

Furthermore, the government has issued a stern warning against any form of payment collection from pupils or parents, reiterating that the registration is entirely free. School administrators found extorting candidates will face legal sanctions. The ministry encourages parents and school authorities to utilize this free window to ensure all eligible pupils participate in the vital placement examination.

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No principal, headteacher, or school official should collect money from pupils or parents under any guise. Any individual found extorting candidates will face appropriate sanctions in accordance with the law.