How to Correct Wrong Date of Birth & Course of Study with NYSC



National Youth Service Corps, NYSC gives room for correction of date of birth and course of study by prospective corps members.

NYSC Date of Birth Correction

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) wishes to inform all prospective corps members that they can now correct the wrong date of birth and course of study online.

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Correction of Date of Birth on NYSC Portal

Henceforth, information from the West African Examination Council (WAEC) will now be used to effect changes on the NYSC portal. The new procedure is as follows:

  1. The DOB link is active on your dashboard during Online Registration.
  2. Apply for DOB Correction with WAEC.
  3. The WAEC you are to use must be equal or more than four (4) years as at the time of graduation.
  4. Do not use another person’s WAEC detail to apply, it will be dissaproved.
  5. Ensure there is no disparity of names on your WAEC and that of your dashboard.
  6. A notification will be sent to your mail when your application have been processed.
  7. You are expected to login and check your Mobilization status on your dashboard.
  8. If your status did not change, it means you are still exempted and your Exemption Certificate will be processed.
  9. Go to your Institution after three (3) months and collect your Exemption Certificate.
  10. Note that date of birth is on your Certificate of National Service.
  11. You cannot apply for DOB Correction after Camp Registration.

NYSC Procedure for Date of Birth Correction

Correction of Course of Study on NYSC Portal

The Following are the Procedures for Correction Of Course Of Study On The NYSC Platform.

  1. Login to your dashboard and click on the link for Correction of Course of Study;
  2. Select Course of Study; and
  3. Click SUBMIT
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