NOUN Academic Calendar for the 2026 academic session, covering both the first and second semesters. Find details on NOUN admission form deadlines, course registration closing dates, TMA submission schedules, and examination dates for the 2026 semester.
This is to inform the general public, especially all new and returning students of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), that the institution’s management has released the NOUN Academic Calendar for the 2026 academic session, covering both the first and second semesters.
SUMMARY OF NOUN ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2026_1 SEMESTER
NOUN ADMISSION FOR 2026_1 SEMESTER
The application form for admission into the National Open University of Nigeria programme is open. Course and exam registration are also open. Aspirants can apply and upload their credentials online for the clearance process. According to the academic calendar, all registrations for the 2026 first semester will close on Sunday, 22nd March, 2026
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GENERAL INFORMATION
- Facilitation (Online Lectures) at all NOUN eLearning portals will commence on Monday, 2nd February – Sunday, 5th April, 2026. You should also collect your Textbooks/Course materials at your study Centre within this period.
- All registrations in the 2026 first Semester end on Sunday, 22nd March, 2026
- Matriculation will take place on Wednesday, 8th April, 2026
- NOUN IT/SIWES defence would run for 2weeks from Monday, 23rd March – Friday, 3rd April, 2026
- Pen on Paper Examination for students in (300L – 800L) will begin on Tuesday, 21st April – Thursday, 14th May, 2026
- E-Examination for students in (100L – 200L) will begins on Tuesday, 19th May – Saturday, 13th June, 2026
- Project Moderation and Defense will be held from Monday, 1st – Saturday, – 20th June, 2026
- 2026_1 Result will be released on Tuesday, 30th June, 2026
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TMA TIMETABLE FOR 2026_1 SEMESTER
According to the noun academic calendar, NOUN Tutor Mark Assessment/Assignment (TMA) submission is scheduled as follow:-
TMA 1:- Monday, 2nd March 2026
TMA 2:- Monday, 16th March 2026
TMA 3:- Monday, 30th April 2026
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APPROVED 2026 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
| Month | Activity | Possible Duration | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Application for Admissions | – | 1 January – 31 December 2026 |
| Completion of 2025_1 Virtual Defence/Moderation | 2 Weeks | Monday, 5 January – Friday, 30 January 2026 | |
| Registration of Courses/Examination for 1st Semester 2026 Academic Session | 11 Weeks | Monday, 5 January – Sunday, 22 March 2026 | |
| Opening of PAS for Submission of 2025_2 Projects and Seminar Courses | 5 Weeks | Monday, 5 January – Saturday, 7 February 2026 | |
| February 2026 | Facilitation of Courses Begins | 8 Weeks | Monday, 2 February – Sunday, 5 April 2026 |
| First Batch of 2025_2 Virtual Defence/Moderation | – | Monday, 9 February – Saturday, 28 February 2026 | |
| Operational Meeting | – | Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | |
| Academic Policy Committee Meeting | – | Wednesday, 25 February 2026 | |
| Award of Honorary Degrees Meeting | – | Thursday, 26 February 2026 | |
| March 2026 | 1st TMA | 2 Weeks | Monday, 2 March – Sunday, 15 March 2026 |
| Opening of PAS for Continuous Submission of 2025_2 Projects and Seminar Courses | 2 Weeks | Saturday, 14 March – Tuesday, 31 March 2026 | |
| 2nd TMA | 2 Weeks | Monday, 16 March – Sunday, 29 March 2026 | |
| SIWES | 2 Weeks | Monday, 23 March – Friday, 3 April 2026 | |
| April 2026 | Good Friday Holiday | – | Friday, 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday Holiday | – | Monday, 6 April 2026 | |
| Orientation | – | Tuesday, 7 April 2026 | |
| Matriculation | – | Wednesday, 8 April 2026 | |
| 2026 Convocation Ceremonies | – | Friday, 17 April – Saturday, 18 April 2026 | |
| 2026_1 Pen on Paper Examination | 21 Days | Tuesday, 21 April – Thursday, 14 May 2026 | |
| May 2026 | Workers’ Day | – | Friday, 1 May 2026 |
| 2026_1 E-Examination / Marking Exercise | 21 Days | Tuesday, 19 May – Saturday, 13 June 2026 | |
| June 2026 | Opening of PAS for Submission of 2026_1 Projects and Seminar Courses | – | Monday, 1 June – Saturday, 20 June 2026 |
| Democracy Day | – | Friday, 12 June 2026 | |
| Registration for 2nd Semester 2026 | 11 Weeks | Monday, 22 June – Sunday, 5 October 2026 | |
| Release of 2026_1 Results | – | Tuesday, 30 June 2026 | |
| July 2026 | Facilitation Commences | 8 Weeks | Monday, 13 July – Sunday, 6 September 2026 |
| 1st TMA | 2 Weeks | Monday, 27 July – Sunday, 9 August 2026 | |
| August 2026 | Opening of PAS for Continuous Submission | 2 Weeks | Saturday, 1 August – Saturday, 15 August 2026 |
| 2nd TMA | 2 Weeks | Monday, 10 August – Sunday, 23 August 2026 | |
| SIWES | 2 Weeks | Monday, 24 August – Friday, 4 September 2026 | |
| September 2026 | Orientation | – | Tuesday, 8 September 2026 |
| Matriculation | – | Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | |
| 2026_2 Pen on Paper Examination | 21 Days | Tuesday, 15 September – Friday, 9 October 2026 | |
| October 2026 | National Day Holiday | – | Thursday, 1 October 2026 |
| Opening of PAS for Submission of 2026_2 Projects and Seminar Courses | 3 Weeks | Monday, 5 October – Saturday, 24 October 2026 | |
| 2026_2 E-Examination / Marking Exercise | 21 Days | Tuesday, 13 October – Thursday, 5 November 2026 | |
| November 2026 | Operational Meeting | – | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 |
| Release of 2026_2 Results | – | Thursday, 26 November 2026 | |
| December 2026 | Opening of PAS for Continuous Submission of 2026_2 Projects and Seminar Courses | 5 Weeks | 27 December 2026 – 31 January 2027 |
Morning, please how many course is 1st semester 2oo level Public Admin and what are the courses so that I can download them before I do my registration. Thanks
Download it here https://edusportal.com/noun-guides/registerable-courses-and-cost-estimate-for-bsc-public-administration100-400-level/
please, i am 400 level student of noun my area of discipline is political science, since 2018 july i finished my project, waiting for the graduating list to come out unfortunately my name wasn’t there, i waited for the next list the same thing occur, so when i went to the headquater to rectify the issue, i was made to know that 3 courses is holding me, so when i wanted to register, for the courses, the portal has already closed for registeration, then i waited for the year 2020, before i could register the lockdown and other things, now this year i want to register for the 3 courses, so that i can graduate, but my portal is not opning, and i have register for the semester, and is writing undergraduate enrollment, i should start from 100 level, and upload my credentials what will i do.
Portal is opening
pls, follow this guide https://edusportal.com/registration/noun-students-portal-registration-guide-returning-students/
Pls I am a PGD student in Agricultural Extension and Management,I want to know the estimated courses and total units of courses I need to take before I can be certified.Thanks
See all the courses here https://nou.edu.ng/registerable_admin/PGD%20Agricultural%20Extension%20and%20Management?field_faculty_name_value=Agricultural%20Sciences
you must do all the core courses and 2 electives, 1 in each semester.
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Good day,
Kindly explain to me if there’s a difference in qualification worth between a MPhil and MSc Business Administration graduate who wants to continue
to study PhD.
How long will it take to conclude the PhD.., is it also possible to continue after MSc project defense with out convocation as MSc Business Administration student into PhD in NOUN
Pls I just want to register, kindly put me through pls. And how much is the form
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Pls what’s the current tuition fees for undergraduate & total for Economics department?
budget 70k
Please are they still going to do virtual exam?
noo
I need notification always
Please how can i apply for admission in NOUN as a new student and what are the things I need to know?
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Hello, Good Evening
Please I’m not seeing any information about your masters program.
I’m interested and id like to know the processes involved and when the admission will commence.
I await your response, thanks.
check this link https://edusportal.com/noun/noun-courses-for-pgd-masters-and-phd-programme/
Please I uploaded my credentials over a week now and up until now, I have not received any response as to verification and sending of matric no.
goto the centre for clearance
Good day.
I intend enrolling for M.Sc in Public administration.
I would like to know if it is late to do so now based on the academic calendar. if not, how do I go about it?
Thanks.
apply in June
Please am unable to access my noun mail using my smartphone, so I needed an assistance. Thanks.
follow this guide https://edusportal.com/how-to-activate-noun-student-email-address/
i want to be ur student can u give me 300level wen i have H N D COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC & MANAGEMENT ,CHANGE TO INTERPRENEUR
noo
you can only be given 200 level
Hi Gbenga
Will the centre be open for clearance on Saturday?
NO
GOTO THE CENTRE FROM MONDAY – FRIDAY
Good morning please when is the project defense for MSc peace Studies and conflict Resolution coming up?thanks
not yet announced
Pls sir , how many courses to register for Accounting for 200leavel first semester. Name the. For me sir .
all core courses and one elective
Why is it that chemistry student don’t go for practicals at noun is it that there is no laboratory
Sir, when is Noun Registration for each semester starting and the deadline
How many curses is in 100L bio edu
Is NOUN application still ongoing?
yes
Good evening please is there registration on ground now because I want to register for accounting
yes, registration is still open
Please I wanna inquire if master program administration and planning still Available for application. And when will they be going entrance exam.
Form is available
no entrance exam
please how many course is 1st semester 1oo level Information technology and what are the courses so that I can download them before I do my registration. Thanks
Pls is noun registration form for 2021 is still on line?
yes, form is still on sale
What is the maximum period for masters degree in public health.
i have international diploma in information technology and communication, informatics kazaure, jigawa state. Advance diploma in computer science from jigawa state polytechnic, Dutse.
i want to apply for B.sc, which course will you offer me to study? B.sc Information Technology or B.sc Computer science? which Level?
you’re qualified to do any of the two
Sir, I am a new student, undergraduate in computer science, I paid for my registration since last month, and I was told that they are going to get my materials for me and my exam will take place by August/ September, till now no material and I didn’t hear anything from them, is everything alright??
have they given you matric number?
Pls when is closing time for form of 100 level student 2021
admission form is always open
Hi,
I want to ask as a HND holder with Upper credit(3.47/4.00) in Banking and Finance, can I be offered admission for Masters in NOUN?
If yes, is admission still on now?
you will do PGD
I read that I can do masters with HND upper credit.
Hello good day,i wanted to apply for admission on bsc entrepreneurship and I’m graduate of bsc economics from isfop Benin university, I’m i eligible and qualify for 300 or 200 level direct entry
see the requirements https://www.admissions.nouonline.net/ereqpage.php
Please when will M.Sc Project Defence take place? I heard May but not sure when it will start
Good morning, Please is the masters form still on for sale? And when am I likely to resume if I get the form tomorrow?
I want to apply for pgd, criminology and security studies. If I apply when will I start class
is the masters form still on for sale?
Please I want to register for 200 level 1st semester and I don’t know the courses to register. Please can I have the registerable courses
what department are you
Is the adminision for MSc public administration still open
Please how far has the school session gone and when is a new academic session beginning?
Pls I want to make enquiry abt the second semester payment and How much am I going to pay for second semester for 100level accounting
Please sir, is noun application form still ongoing?
And when a person apply which time will the person get admitted?
Pls sir, I got admitted to pgd education,pls how many course am I going to offer and the list.of the curses…tnks
https://www.nou.edu.ng/registerable_admin/Postgraduate%20Diploma%20in%20Education%20%28PGDE%29?field_faculty_name_value=Education
Good morning sir,
I want to go for my pgd. I have HND in Banking and Finance. Is PGD or Masters I will be offered.
Secondly, when can I start the processing of my admission?
Please, I need a reply asap so to keep the ball rolling. Thank you in advance!
Please can I still apply for admission into 200lv now or till April? Because I learnt the registration on now is for 2nd semester… Please reply asap. Thanks
you can apply
I got my logbook for SIWES logbook 3 months late. Will I still be allowed to defend it this semester? Please reply.
I really dont understand how the school is being runned. I applies for masters in business administration. Is there any semester time table?.
How is their lectures taken?
Good morning. Please can I get assistance with project topics for Public Administration
yes..
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I registered and it’s still showing admission pending….. Please I’m scared and need help
Sir, I m interested in Population and Development Communication at MSc level but mass communication is still unbundled in your school. Though I have applied for admission.
2. How many courses will I be expected to do during the session and what are there.
Thanks.
Please i am a new student 100level 2022. When is facilitation commencing?
Good morning,
Can a graduate of Social studies/Christian Religious Studies (SOS/CRS) of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) Be given admission to study political science in 200?
I Will be longing for your response.
noo.
Pls will the portal be opened again? Because I didn’t get the chance to do my registration
registration is still on
Please when is the admission registration ending?
15th march 2022
Good day sir,
Please, with the closing date for admission application in NOUN, 15th March, 2022, as captured on the website,
Can I apply now and be able to upload my credentials after the deadline due to not having all available at the moment?
Thank you
yes, you can.
Hello sir, please can I still proceed my admission clearance? I was sick and couldn’t meet up with the stipulated time.
no… it has closed
you can do your clearance in june
I tried logging in the GST portal but is not working…
I tried change password but I don’t receive anything massage on my mail…I contact the management but they was no reply….. please I don’t know what to do again
tma-support@noun.edu.ng
I have been offered an admission letter with matric number as well since October 2021 but due to financial i have not make my payment. I want to know the total fee for 100 level information Technology department and can I pay the money small small?
Good day sir,
Pls help me out, I have been trying to upload my credentials for verification, but anytime I submit my RRR, the page bounces back. And I was told at my chosen study centre that my matric number cannot be generated without the credentials been uploaded.
Thank you
Pls, when is d closure for 300l student examinations date. ?
Good morning sir
From my assessment after reading this page, admission registration for 2022 1st Semester Academic Calendar is closed.
Please, I’ll like to know;
*When 2nd Semester will begin
*And..if I can register/apply for 200Level BSc. Public Health (Direct Entry)
*Or do I have to wait till when 2022/2023 Axademic Calendar will be out?
Registration for another semester will commence in July 2022
you can apply
how to apply https://edusportal.com/admission/apply-national-open-university-nigeria-noun-admission-step-step-guide/
Hi is Anna Sukana pls can I register for second semester? Pls I really want to know
yes
how to apply https://edusportal.com/admission/apply-national-open-university-nigeria-noun-admission-step-step-guide/
Please when is the deadline to submit project for this semester?
no date yet
Is noun university graduate now eligible to go for NYSC ?
GOOD MORNING . When will Registration for PDG FOR ANOTHER NEW SEMESTER commence and how much will it cost? IS PDG FOR 9 MONTHS?
Thanks in anticipation.
PGD is 18 months
admission is on
Do I need Jamb to gain admission in NOUN?
you don’t need JAMB
Why am I not yet verified on noun portal
goto the centre for verification
Good evening, please when will registration for courses for pgd close? New student please.
October 19th
Please i want to register for 2023/2024 session
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Good morning,
How is life with you. Please kindly put me through on how to register for a pgd course in economics.
I have no knowledge of how Noun works, will be glad if you put me through the several procedures of Admission, Registration, classes, and other to dos.
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I just applied for PGD last month November and I have uploaded my credentials and also sent my transcript since November. please when can I go for the screening at my center
goto the centre for screening
I want to apply for msc public health please how do I get the form and also register am in Bayelsa state
follow the steps here to apply https://edusportal.com/apply-national-open-university-nigeria-noun-admission-step-step-guide/
Please can I get the total of everything am to do to be a registered nurse
goto school of nursing
good afternoon Gbenga,
I applied for Ph.D in January, 2023, and from the information gotten, there will be Oral/written interview.
when will academic session for Ph D students start?
Where will be the possible venue for the interview for someone who is not in Abuja?
goto the centre you choose during registration for more details
Hi Sir, Good evening
please, i want to apply
But, what semester is the school running now, and when will it close, since we are in July?
registration will close in october
you can still apply for this semester
pls is registration still in progress (enrollment)
for new students
yes, registration is on
Hi pls when will pgd form be released for the next academic session?
this session form is still on sale
next session form will be available as from January 2024
Hi sir, Good morning. Pls,l want to apply for PG Edu . When is the best time to apply?
you can apply now
form is on sale
Good evening sir,I just got the news about noun.i want to make more inquiry, I obtain national diploma in osun state college of technology.i study business administration. but I did not obtain jamb to enter osun state college of technology,i collected direct form.can noun still give me admission for 200l or what can I do.i no form is out but am not ready now till january.when will another session form will be out
yes, you can apply with your ssce result and your diploma certificate
Hello. Please do NOUN BSc. graduates now go for NYSC ?
what is given to NOUN students is exclusion letter
Does noun offer medical laboratory science?
no, not available
Good day sir, I need your guidance.
I will like to study conflict and peace resolution in Noun but I don’t know how to go about it.
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Please I want to apple for Msc in information systems and technology, how do I go about it?
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