How to Get the NERD Clearance Slip for NYSC Mobilization

Now that you’re getting ready for NYSC, chances are you have heard about the NERD clearance slip. It is one of the requirements for NYSC eligibility which was introduced by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) is responsible for keeping all academic works such as projects, thesis, and certificates in a verified national database. This initiative is part of a broader effort to digitize academic records and strengthen the integrity of Nigeria’s education system.

How to obtain NERD Clearance Slip for NYSC camp registration

Meaning of NERD Clearance Slip

The NERD clearance slip is the official confirmation that a graduate’s academic work, such as a project, dissertation, or thesis, has been uploaded, verified, and stored in Nigeria’s national education database.

Once your school and NERD verify your details, your record is permanently secured and assigned a unique number called the National Credential Number (NCN) or the National Document Number (NDN). This number makes your record easy to verify anytime it is needed.

The database is managed by the Federal Ministry of Education and it serves several important functions. It supports NYSC mobilization, employment verification, and checks requested by embassies or foreign missions.

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Understanding how the NERD Clearance Works

The NERD clearance system was designed to make every graduate’s academic record traceable and verifiable within the national database. To achieve this, both institutions and students have specific roles to play in the process.

At the simplest level, your school handles your academic credentials, while you, as a graduate, are responsible for uploading your project on NERD registration portal through an accredited agent. Once both sides complete their parts, your record becomes part of the national databank managed by NERD.

The Relationship Between NYSC and NERD

NYSC relies on NERD to confirm that every corps member has an authentic academic record stored in the national database. While the NERD clearance slip is required for camp registration, it does not replace any of the mobilization steps.

The goal is simple. Every graduate mobilized for NYSC should have a traceable, verified academic record that can be confirmed instantly anywhere in the country. The NERD and NYSC collaboration makes this easy.

How To Process NERD Clearance Slip For NYSC

Getting your NERD clearance slip for NYSC can only be done through an accredited agent. Having worked with a few of them, here are the recommended ones who can help you with the process. The best part is you can do it from home.

Recommended NERD Accredited Agents in no particular order who charge ₦10,000 only.

👉🏽 Sharif – 09078318471
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Joy – 08102064131
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Yusuf – 08062437804
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Jason – 08051042632
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Aminu – 08065171048

NERD Registration Requirements

Before you contact any of the accredited agents above, here are the details needed for the NERD registration:

Personal Information

Contact Information

  • Nationality
  • State of Origin
  • LGA
  • Town
  • Contact Address
  • Email
  • Phone Number

Next of Kin

  • Name
  • Phone Number
  • Email (optional)

Academic Data

  • Institution
  • Faculty
  • Department
  • Programme Category (Undergraduate, Masters, PhD)
  • Programme Type (B.Sc, HND, NCE, etc.)
  • Matric/Reg. No.
  • Course of Study

Supervisor Details

  • Academic Title
  • Full Name
  • Phone
  • Email

HOD Details

  • Academic Title
  • Full Name
  • Phone
  • Email

Documents Needed For NERD Registration

Along with the above information, you must have a scanned photo of the documents below. They are compulsory for the NERD registration process:

  1. Passport photograph
  2. NIN slip
  3. Statement of result/Certificate
  4. Picture of Project certification/approval page
  5. Soft copy of your complete Project work

Recommended NERD Accredited Agents in no particular order who charge ₦10,000 only.

👉🏽 Aminu – 08065171048
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👉🏽 Jason – 08051042632
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
👉🏽
Yusuf – 08062437804
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
👉🏽
Joy – 08102064131
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
👉🏽 Sharif – 09078318471

How to Print Your NERD Clearance Slip

After the NERD-accredited agent has completed your registration, he or she will print your NERD clearance slip. This slip is the official proof that your project has been uploaded and validated by the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank. It also confirms that you are now NERD compliant for NYSC mobilization.

In case you need to print it later by yourself, you can log in to your NERD dashboard. You can then download as PDF, or send to your email.

Sample of the NERD Clearance Slip showing information needed for NYSC camp registration
The NERD clearance slip

NERD Clearance Slip For Foreign Graduates

Foreign-trained graduates are required to obtain the NERD clearance slip just like other graduates but the process is different. They don’t need the services of accredited agents for the registration. Instead, they must visit the NERD enrollment portal for foreign graduates and get submit their project works. Completing this early ensures their records are verified and avoids delays during NYSC camp registration.

Why is NERD Registration Important for NYSC Mobilization?

Starting from the 2026 Batch A, only graduates whose project works have been successfully uploaded and verified on the NERD platform will be cleared for registration at the orientation camp. This policy is part of a national effort to ensure that every name on the NYSC senate list belongs to someone whose academic record has been properly verified.

FAQs

Is NERD clearance slip compulsory for NYSC?

Yes, NYSC NERD clearance is compulsory for prospective corps members. The Federal Government made it mandatory for all graduates who wish to be mobilized for NYSC. Without it, your name will not be cleared for deployment.

I graduated a while ago and no longer have a copy of my project. What can I do?

NERD requires the soft copy of your project for enrolment. If you don’t have it, it’s your responsibility to resolve it. You may need to create a new one or find another way to meet the requirement.

I don’t have my statement of result or certificate. Can I register for NERD?

No. NERD requires either your certificate, statement of result, or an attestation letter from your school. Without any of these, you are not yet eligible to register.

I’m a foreign graduate. Am I expected to be NERD compliant?

Yes. All graduates, including foreign graduates, must obtain the NERD clearance slip. However, accredited agents cannot process foreign graduates. You will need to contact NERD directly for guidance on completing your registration.

Does the NERD policy apply to part-time or exempted graduates?

Yes. NERD clearance is for all graduates from accredited tertiary institutions, whether full-time, part-time, or distance learning. Even if you are exempted from service, your academic work must still be uploaded and verified under NERD as part of the national academic record system.

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469 thoughts on “How to Get the NERD Clearance Slip for NYSC Mobilization”

  1. Can I upload certification or approval page with only supervisors signature?, HOD signature still pending because he’s on sabbatical leave

  2. Hi good evening I really don’t like the state I was posted to and I would like to do relocation to another state how do I go about it
    Am already serving

  3. Good afternoon Local man, I hope you’re doing well… I’ve completed my NYSC registration, but I still need my NERD clearance slip, Could you please let me know if I’ll still be able to be mobilized for Batch A Stream 2 on April 22nd if I get the slip before call of arrival for PCM’s to camp, I’d really appreciate your guidance,
    Thank you.

  4. Please I want to confirm something. One of my sister registered for NYSC since last year December but she has not been mobilized yet. Last year December when this NERD certificate came up, she actually registered on her phone and got the certificate. But then, news was spread that it won’t be needed anymore and now again, i think they said and according to what you’ve been posting on your channel, that they’re going to be asking for the NERD certificate from the next batch that will be going to camp. Now, she told me that she has seen some colleagues and friends who just got their certificate and that theirs is quite different from hers. She wants to know if she has to register again to get another certificate or she can just go ahead and use the one that she got last year when she registered. She’s not sure if the NERD certificate will only be demanded from candidates who registers fresh (by June) or it will be demanded from the next batch (A2) that will be deployed in April

  5. I just wanted to ask about the NIN requirement
    What is d purpose of the NIN for Nerd clearance cus the DOB in my NIN is different from the one I used to register when I was in school

  6. Hello local man good evening i wish to ask, i graduated since 2024 my supervisor died in that year now i did not have his email i only have HOD email,is the hod email can work for me all

  7. I’ve already registered for nerd since last year and it was stamped by student affairs in my school. Do I need to reprint and take it for stamping?

  8. Igbo chidinma cynthia

    Good morning local man
    Please I have already register nerd last year nerd and have generated my nerd slip.how much will I now pay?

  9. If you did your nerd with a centre that is not accredited because the person lied to you ,can you redo it again with an accredited center?

  10. Please Local Man I have graduated yearsssss ago, I have been mobilized my name is out already on senate list just that i haven’t registered for NYSC do I still need the NERD?

  11. David Ebube Chukwunonso

    I just wanted to ask. I just graduated from delsu last year. After doing this nerd registration what is next? And is it possible to follow the next batch which is this March to serve if I do my nerd registration now?