Written in 2019. The process is broadly the same but dates, fees and portal screens change; check the 2026 Batch C hub for the current cycle.

Registration process and Mobilization for foreign PCMs.

Following the registration process announced by the NYSC management, every pcm both foreign and Nigerian graduates are to ensure they adhere to the following:

  1.  Foreign-trained PCMs must have an active email address that they can access and a registered Nigerian (GSM) telephone no. The Email address and password will be used to login to the NYSC portal subsequently and so are advised to keep it safe
  2.  Trained Foreign should ensure that their Institutions are accredited by Nigerian University Commission (NUC). 
  3. They should visit the NYSC portal, register and upload the following documents:

Foreign trained PCMs must possesses the following document to enable their registration process and Mobilization

  • Original O’level certificate i.e. WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB, IGCE, GCSE, High School Diploma or its equivalent with five (5) credits including Mathematics and English in not more than two(2) sittings. Note:The senior secondary Arabic and Islamic certificate is for the study of Arabic /Islamic related courses like Islamic law, Arabic studies, Islamic Religious Studies etc.
  • Verified Original Transcript of Degree/HND Certificate or mark sheet (For Indian Universities).
  • Original Stamped Degree/HND certificate or its equivalent.Please note that letters of attestation or To Whom It May Concern are not accepted in lieu of Degree certificate.
  • International travelling Passport showing data page and date of departure for the course of study.
  • Valid International passport showing data page, visa page showing date of departure for studies, date of return to Nigeria after studies.
  • Kindly note, graduates with dual Nationalities are required to Upload Data pages of both international passports during online registration and present the two passports at the orientation camp for evaluation.
  • Residence permit for the duration of study (for ECOWAS countries).
  • Evaluation Letter from the Federal Ministry of Education.
  • Graduates who did ‘top-up’ programmes are required to upload Foundation course certificates like NIIT, APTECH, OND, INFORMATICS e.t.c
  • Attestation letter and Testimonial letter are not acceptable in lieu of original Degree/HND Certificates
  • All working class Graduates are required to upload their original ADMISSION LETTERS and LETTER OF APPROVAL from their respective employers to undertake their courses.
  • All graduates of Medicine and other health related courses such as Nursing Science, Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy etc MUST posses and upload current-professional license. Expired license is not acceptable for mobilization. Click here to know about local trained PCMs.
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