The NYSC Exemption Letter 2025 has officially been released on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) portal for all 2025 Prospective Corps Members (PCMs). All the eligible graduates who have applied for NYSC 2025 can now proceed to download their exemption letters via the NYSC portal and proceed to collect the hard copy from their institutions.
If you are among those eligible for exemption, we will enjoin you to pay attention to the following things you need to know about downloading and collecting your letter.
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Who Is Eligible for the NYSC Exemption Letter?
Only the set of people in the listed categories below are eligible for an exemption letter:
- If you graduated at the age of 30 or above.
- You were a part-time or distance learning student.
- You have served in the military or paramilitary for over a year.
- You have a physical or health condition officially recognized by the NYSC board.
How to Download NYSC Exemption Letter 2025
Now that we’ve settled on the fact that you must be eligible for the NYSC Exemption Letter, let’s move to how to download your NYSC Exemption Letter from your NYSC portal.
Kindly pay attention to the following steps to access your exemption letter online:
- Visit the NYSC portal: https://portal.nysc.org.ng
- Log in with your registered email and password.
- Click on the “Print Exemption Letter” option in your dashboard.
- Preview and download the soft copy of your exemption letter.
- Print it out and keep a copy for reference.
Note: Only candidates who have successfully registered and are eligible will see the exemption letter option on their dashboard.
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How to Collect the Hard Copy from Your Institution
The online version of your NYSC Exemption Letter is valid for most official uses, but you are still required to collect the official hard copy from your institution.
Also, there is an expected date you are required to pick up the hard copy of your NYSC exemption letter, so make sure you pick it up at the right time or else you might lose it forever.
So, follow the guidelines below for the collection of your NYSC exemption letter hard copy:
- Visit your school’s Student Affairs Division, and ask for the NYSC Liaison Office.
- Present your valid ID and any registration slips.
Your institution will verify your eligibility and issue the printed exemption letter.
Wrapping up
We would love to inform you that the NYSC exemption letter 2025 is a very important document for future employment, academic, and visa processes. Therefore, always make sure to download and collect it as soon as possible.
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