NOUN Mandates Immediate JAMB Regularization for Students Admitted Without UTME Numbers

The management of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has issued a critical directive to all returning students admitted without a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) number: immediate JAMB regularization is mandatory to validate academic records and access key benefits.

This process ensures that every student receives an official JAMB registration number, which is now a crucial requirement for post-graduation processes, including mobilization for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), processing official transcripts, pursuing further studies, and accessing the newly introduced Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

Key Requirements for Regularization:

The university requires students to update their portals with specific documentation to link their NOUN admission records with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) database:

JAMB Registration Number: Students must enter their valid number into the university system.

Valid JAMB Registration Slip: An uploaded copy of the official slip is required.

Data Alignment: All personal details must match precisely between NOUN and JAMB records.

Failure to complete this regularization process in a timely manner may result in significant delays in graduation clearance, certificate processing, or ineligibility for student benefits like NELFUND consideration.

Students are strongly advised not to wait until their final year to address this administrative requirement, as early compliance prevents unnecessary stress and potential extra expenses.