How to Correct Wrong Date of Birth & Course of Study On NYSC Portal

Are you a prospective corps member who wants to correct your date of birth or course of study on the NYSC portal? If yes, then this blog post is for you. I will show you how to do it in a few simple steps.

Your date of birth and course of study are important information that determine your eligibility and deployment for the NYSC program. If they are wrong, you may be exempt from the program if your date of birth shows that you are above 30 years old, which is the maximum age limit for participation.

Therefore, it is advisable to correct any error in your date of birth or course of study as soon as possible before the commencement of the orientation camp.

How to correct your date of birth on the NYSC portal?

The NYSC management has recently changed the procedure for correcting your date of birth or course of study on the NYSC portal. You can no longer use your WAEC information to effect changes immediately. Instead, you have to submit a request and wait for approval. Here are the steps to follow:

• To correct your date of birth, login to your NYSC dashboard and click on the link to Date of Birth.
• Enter your WAEC Verification PIN, select WAEC Type, Year of exam and enter your Examination Number.
• Click on Verify button to confirm your WAEC details.
• Click SUBMIT or CANCEL if you want to make any changes.

How to Correct Wrong Course of Study On NYSC Portal

• To correct your course of study, login to your dashboard and click on the link for Correction of Course of Study.
• Select your correct course of study from the drop-down menu.
• Click SUBMIT to send your request.

Note: You can only submit one request for each correction. You cannot edit or cancel your request after submission. You have to wait for approval from the NYSC management before the changes reflect on your dashboard. This may take some days or weeks depending on the volume of requests.

Requirements for correcting your date of birth on NYSC portal

To correct your date of birth or course of study on the NYSC portal, you need to have the following:

• A WAEC Verification PIN, which is a unique 10-digit code that you can purchase from any First Bank branch for N300 only. You need this to verify your WAEC details and prove that they are genuine.
• Your WAEC Type, Year of exam and Examination Number, which are printed on your WAEC certificate or result slip. You need these to match your WAEC information with your NYSC profile.
• Your correct course of study, which should be in line with the course you studied in your higher institution and the certificate you uploaded during registration.

Conclusion

Correcting your date of birth or course of study on the NYSC portal is not a difficult task if you follow the steps outlined in this blog post. However, it is better to avoid making mistakes in the first place by ensuring that you fill in your correct details during registration and cross-check them before submission. This will save you time and stress and enable you to enjoy a smooth and successful service year.

I hope you found this blog post helpful. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to share them below.