The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has released its admission list for the 2025/2026 session. If you’re waiting to hear back, here’s how to check your status, what you’ll need, and what to do next.
Basically, the NOUN admission list shows who got in; these are the names of applicants the university has offered provisional admission. Schools usually put out these lists once they finish screening all the applications.
There are two ways to check your admission status: via the school portal and the JAMB portal. We have written out a guide below for you to follow to access your admission status.
How to Check NOUN Admission Status Through the School Portal
If you took part in the National Open University admission exercise, here’s some good news from the school management: the list of candidates who got provisional admission into the undergraduate programs for the 2025/2026 session is now online.
Visit the NOUN website
Click on “Admission Status”.
Enter JAMB registration number or Application ID.
Click “Check Admission Status”.
Print admission letter (if admitted).
How To Check NOUN Admission Status On JAMB CAPS
Visit the JAMB Portal
First, log in to your JAMB profile using your username and password.
Scroll down until you see the ‘Check Admission Status’ tab and click it.
Pick your exam year, type in your registration number, and hit ‘Check Admission Status’ again.
If you followed the steps above, you have been able to view your admission status successfully.
How to Apply for the NOUN 2025/2026
Make sure you meet all the requirements for the course you want. Here’s how to apply to NOUN:
Start by registering on JAMB CAPS. If you’re not sure how, look up how to create an account there.
Head over to the nearest JAMB office and apply for NOUN Regularisation.
Once you’ve sorted out the regularisation, open the NOUN admission portal
Click on the Admission menu.
Choose “Apply for Admission.”
The system will ask if you’ve checked the requirements for your chosen program. Click “Yes” to move on.
You’ll need to pay through Remita, so follow the on screen instructions carefully.
After your Remita payment goes through, you’ll end up back on the NOUN portal.
Log in with your password and fill out the online application form.
Double check everything before you hit submit.
Now, head over to your JAMB CAPS dashboard and check your “Admission Status.” It might take a while for your admission to show up, so keep checking in.
Finally, go to your chosen NOUN study centre (pick the one nearest to you) and continue your registration with your JAMB Admission letter.
Keep your RRR number handy, just in case your payment doesn't go through.
National Open University Admission Requirements 2025/2026
The National Open University of Nigeria is now taking applications for the 2025/2026 academic calendar year. If you’re interested, you’ve got until December 31st, 2025, to apply.
Here’s what you need to know: whether you’re going for a degree, a master’s, or a PhD, you must have at least five O-Level credits, including English and math. Also, don’t forget, you need to complete the NOUN regularisation on JAMB CAPS during your application.
NOUN Requirements for Undergraduates 2025/2026
If you’re applying as an undergraduate, here’s what you need to get together:
Birth certificate or a declaration of age.
Both the originals and photocopies of your academic documents. That means O-Level results, and if you have them, ND, NCE, HND, or your first degree certificates.
Your NOUN admission letter.
Proof that you’ve paid your school fees through Remita.
Academic certificates and transcripts.
NYSC certificate, but only if it applies to you.
At least five passport photos.
Professional certificates, if you have any.
Any licenses or certificates your program needs. For example:
Public Health: CHO or CHEW certificate
Nursing: Registered Nurse license
Environmental Health: Registered Midwifery or Medical Laboratory license
NOUN Requirements for Master's Degree 2025/2026
You need at least five O-Level credits, including English and Math, from no more than two sittings.
If you’re Nigerian, you have to show your NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
To get into the PGD program, you’ll need a Bachelor’s degree with at least a Second Class Lower, or an HND in a related field.
Don’t forget to send in two academic reference letters and your statement of purpose.
NOUN Requirements for PhD Degree 2025/2026
Thinking about a PhD at NOUN? Here’s what you need:
If you want to study Law, you’ll need an LLM or MPhil with at least 60%, or a 4.00 CGPA on a 5.00 scale.
If your CGPA is at least 3.50, you can go for a PhD or MPhil in a related field.
You must have a Master’s degree with at least a 4.00 CGPA on a 5.00 scale, either from NOUN or any university approved by the Senate.
Be ready for an interview. Every PhD applicant has to pass an oral or written interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is NOUN admission still on for 2025?
A: Yes, the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) opened admissions for the 2025/2026 academic year, and they’re keeping applications open all through 2025.
Q: How many times does NOUN give admission in a year?
A: You can apply to the school every semester; they’re always accepting new students. No need to wait; admissions remain open year round.
Q: Are NOUN results out for 2025?
A: Yes, NOUN released the 2025_1 semester results in early August 2025.
Q: What is the pass mark for the NOUN exam?
A: At the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), you pass a course if you score between 40 and 44%, that’s a Grade E.
Q: How do NOUN students receive lectures?
A: NOUN students usually get their lectures in two ways: live Zoom sessions and self study with digital materials like e-courseware and textbooks.
Q: Can I transfer from NOUN to another university?
A: The NUC accredits NOUN, so its students should get accepted when they apply to transfer to another university.
Q: Can I use a NOUN certificate abroad?
A: Yes, people recognise certificates from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) internationally.
