NYSC Registration Portal 2024: Registration for the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program for Batch A, B, and C, Stream 1 and Stream 2 graduates has begun. This comprehensive guide is designed to help all prospective corps members (PCMs) by providing essential information for a smooth NYSC registration process.
You’ll find detailed advice on NYSC requirements, necessary documents, and step-by-step registration instructions for local and international batch A, B, and C, Stream 1 and Stream 2 graduates to complete their registration.
Are you applying for the NYSC for the first time? Or are you assisting someone, and you need a refresher? This guide contains everything you need to ensure a successful application. We will walk you through the process, providing tips to make your application smoother and help you avoid mistakes.
NYSC 2024 Registration Portal
The NYSC registration portal is now open. Prospective corps members can visit www.portal.nysc.org.ng to complete their online registration.
Prospective corps members (PCM) should explore the portal before registering to participate in NYSC’s one-year program in Nigeria.
How Much Does NYSC Registration Cost?
To register for the NYSC program, you should budget approximately ₦5,000. The NYSC registration fee is ₦3,000, while an additional ₦2,500 can cover assistance from a cybercafé if needed.
Now that you know the cost, let’s look at the requirements for registration. These guidelines apply to both locally-trained and foreign-trained prospective corps members (PCMs).
NYSC Registration Requirements
For NYSC registration, locally trained graduates will need the following documents:
- Statement of Result (B.Sc. or HND)
- School ID Card
- Recent Passport Photograph
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- COVID-19 Testing Verification Slip (NCDC RDT)
- Medical Report for any pre-existing health conditions
Additional Documents for Married PCMs:
- Marriage Certificate
- Proof of Name Change
- Spouse’s ID (national ID, passport, etc.)
- Employer’s Letter from Spouse
Required Documents for Foreign-Trained Graduates
Foreign-trained graduates must provide both original and photocopies of the following:
- Degree or HND Certificate (no online printouts)
- Official Transcript of the first degree/HND course
- Marksheet (for Indian university graduates)
- Secondary School Certificate (WASC, GCE, SSCE, NECO, etc.)
- Minimum of Five Credits including English and Mathematics in no more than two sittings
- Foundation Certificate if completed a top-up program (e.g., APTECH, OND)
- Health Professionals Documentation: Licenses and certificates for relevant health professionals
- Nigerian International Passport showing:
- Entry visa to the country of study
- Date of first departure from Nigeria
- Dates of return to Nigeria
- Data pages of all passports used during studies
Graduates with dual nationality should upload data pages for both passports and present them for verification.
How to Register Via the NYSC Registration Portal
Ready to register? Follow these steps:
- Go to the NYSC registration portal via www.portal.nysc.org.ng
- Select “Registration for Mobilization” (batch/stream will be indicated).
- Complete the biodata form.
- Thumbprint and capture biometrics.
- Upload a passport photo on a white or off-white background.
- Upload your signature.
- Submit certificates and required documents.
- Preview your registration form to verify details.
- Agree to the terms, submit, and pay the registration fee.
- Print your COVID-19 slip and Green Card within 24 hours.
For assistance, cybercafés offer registration support for a small fee.
Important Notices for Foreign-Trained PCMs
Foreign-trained graduates who registered in previous batches but were not mobilized should log in to the NYSC portal to validate their registration. No additional registration fee is required for this step.
If you wish to be excluded from service, present your academic credentials and international passport at the NYSC headquarters in Abuja for verification to obtain an Exclusion Letter.
How to Correct Common Mistakes in NYSC Registration
If you make an error (e.g., misspelled name or incorrect course), follow these steps to correct it:
- Log into the NYSC portal.
- Click on “Apply for Name Correction” or “Correction of Course of Study”.
- Enter the correct information in the designated fields.
- Submit the correction request.
Note: PCMs must register in person, and avoid proxy registration. Remember the fingerprints used during biometrics as they are required at orientation camps. See also how to check NYSC relocation status.
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