The Nigerian federal government under the Tinubu-led Administration has announced a mandatory policy for NYSC mobilisation effective implementation on 6th October, 2025.
The federal government has mandated graduates to submit their dissertations, theses, or projects to the Nigerian Education Repository and Databank (NERD) for both local and foreign graduates before they can be mobilised into the NYSC one-year program.
NYSC mobilisation criteria [have been adjusted] in accordance with the President’s regulation requiring proof of NERD Policy compliance for all prospective corps members, regardless of where they were educated, George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), informed President Bola Tinubu’s approval, stated.
In this blog post, we have detailed the best way you can upload your theses, final-year projects, or dissertations successfully without errors.
If you are a potential Corp member hoping for NYSC mobilization, submitting your thesis, dissertation or final project on the NYSC NERD portal has become a mandatory requirement for all Nigerian graduates.
Scholarjoiner curated this post to guide you because many students are not familiar with the process, deadlines, and required documents. We explain everything in details on how to upload your project and avoid last-minute stress.
NYSC NERD Portal Requirement?
This is the first and basic knowledge for all Nigerians, both local and foreign graduates, before NYSC mobilization.
You must understand the NERD portal requirements for successful upload.
The NERD (National Electronic Research Database) is specifically designed to verify students’ graduation status and also ensure that every graduate’s records are perfectly in order before mobilization.
University, Polytechnic, or College of Education must upload their theses, final-year project, or dissertation.
It includes BSc, HND, ND, PGD, and Master’s programs. Remember that failure to upload your project may delay your mobilization.
Who Needs to Upload?
- The Nigerian government mandates that a graduating student about to participate in the NYSC program must upload their project.
- Any program that requires a final year project, dissertations, or theses must upload their work before mobilization.
- Also, make sure your document is final and approved by your Head of Department (HOD), or supervisor before submission.
- Incomplete files or drafts will be rejected. Ensure you upload the complete project.
Steps to Upload Final Year Thesis or Project to NERD Portal
Follow this simple steps to Upload Your Thesis or Project and secure your Clearance Slip.
- Visit the NERD portal
Click on the NERD official website to start a preliminary check.
- Preliminary Upload
Click Preliminary Upload for Thesis, Project/Dissertation
- AI Plagiarism Check
Run the AI Plagiarism Check and review your similarity score.
- Submit to Supervisor for Review
Click Submit for review. Your supervisor or external examiner will receive email or SMS notifications for approval.
The approval will either be approved or rejected after submission has been reviewed. - National Document Number (NDN) & Submission Certificate
Once your submission is approved, the National Document Number and submission certificate will be generated. Simply print it out.
This simple process will help you get your clearance slip for mobilisation and also a proof that your final year project, thesis or dissertation have been successfully uploaded and verified on NERD Portal.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Uploading incomplete or draft versions
- Wrong file format or exceeding the size limit
- Forgetting to save the confirmation receipt
- Missing the portal deadline
- Avoid these mistakes to prevent delays in mobilization.
Tips for a Smooth Upload
- Use a stable internet connection
- Keep both PDF and DOCX copies ready
- Check the portal for updates or announcements
- Seek help from your department or ICT unit if you face errors.
Frequently Asked Questions.
PDF and DOCX formats are accepted, with a maximum file size of 10MB
Your submission will be rejected, delaying your NYSC mobilization.
Yes, all graduates, local or foreign, must comply before mobilization.
Yes, during the upload process, you will be required to provide the following details:
i. Project title
ii. Supervisor’s name
iii. Department and institution
iv. Year of submission
Yes, after successfully uploading your project, the NERD portal will provide a confirmation receipt. You must save this receipt, as it serves as proof of compliance and may be required for verification purposes.
No, once the deadline has passed, the NERD portal will no longer accept uploads. To ensure your eligibility for NYSC mobilization, complete your upload before the specified deadline.
You can access the NERD portal at https://nerd.gov.ng. Ensure you have your NYSC credentials ready to log in and complete the upload process.
Conclusion,
Uploading your project to the NERD portal may seem confusing at first, but with proper preparation, it can be simple and stress-free. Follow our guidelines, use the interactive tools on ScholarJoiner, and ensure your document is submitted on time and correctly.
