NYSC Portal Opens for NOUN Exclusion Letters; Deadline Set for February 2026

The management of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has notified graduands that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) portal is officially open for the processing of Exclusion Letters.

Graduands who have yet to obtain their certificates of exclusion are advised to commence their registration immediately to ensure they are captured in the current exercise.

According to the official notice, the registration window is currently active and will remain open for approximately four weeks.

Closing Date: February 10, 2026

Action Required for Graduands

Interested graduands are encouraged to visit the NYSC Registration Portal to complete their profiles. To verify eligibility, candidates should follow these steps:

Navigate to the official NYSC website.

Select the "Check Senate List or its equivalents" link.

Search using your Matriculation Number and Surname to confirm your name has been uploaded by the institution.

The NYSC Exclusion Letter is a mandatory document for NOUN graduates, as they are traditionally excluded from the one-year national service due to the nature of their study mode, but require the certificate for formal employment and postgraduate opportunities.

Graduands are urged to complete the process before the February 10, 2026 deadline to avoid technical delays or the closure of the portal.