Niger Delta University Releases 2025/2026 Acceptance Fee and Clearance Guidelines

The management of Niger Delta University (NDU) has officially rolled out the online clearance and acceptance fee payment procedures for newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic session. This critical step marks the true beginning of campus life for freshers, as provisional admissions are only confirmed after clearance and fee payment.

Step-by-Step Guide to NDU Online Clearance

The university has advised students to complete the process at a reliable internet center, stressing that errors made during the procedure will be the sole responsibility of the student. Below are the official steps:

1. Visit the NDU fees portal and click on “Newly Admitted Student.”
2. Enter your Post-UTME email and JAMB registration number.
3. Activate your account using the One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your email.
4. Sign in again and generate your acceptance e-teller.
5. Make payment online and print your receipt.
6. Proceed to the NDU clearance portal  and select “Start Clearance.”
7. Fill in the clearance form provided.
8. Pay your school fees through the NDU fees portal.
9. Upload all required documents.
10. Print confirmation slips and receipts.
11. Submit printed documents to your department for physical verification.
12. Upon successful checks, print your official admission letter and clearance certificate.

NDU Acceptance Fee Structure (2025/2026)

The acceptance fee—also called matriculation fee—is compulsory and non-refundable. The approved charges are as follows:

• Year One Students: ₦40,000
  • Additional ₦100,000 professional levy for College of Health Sciences.
• Direct Entry Students:
  • ₦150,000 — Faculty of Law
  • ₦120,000 — College of Health Sciences
  • ₦100,000 — All other faculties

Important: Payment is strictly online. No cash transactions or shortcuts are permitted.

Documents Required for Clearance Upload

All candidates must scan and upload the following documents:

• O’level result(s)
• Birth certificate or age declaration
• Local Government Identification Certificate
• Two signed attestation letters addressed to The Registrar, Niger Delta University
• A signed statutory declaration from a law court

Deadlines and Strict Warnings

Students are reminded that failure to pay acceptance fees within two weeks of receiving their admission offer will lead to automatic forfeiture of admission, and the slot will be given to another candidate.

Furthermore, admission letters, clearance slips, and related documents can only be printed after full payment of school fees. Candidates are advised to review the official NDU school fees schedule for the 2025/2026 academic session for more details.

Final Word

This clearance process is the first hurdle every admitted student must cross at NDU. Paying on time, uploading the correct documents, and safeguarding receipts are crucial. Once completed, freshers can confidently begin their academic journey at Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island.

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