3MTT Portal Login and Fellow Application 2026: How to Apply, Log In and Check Your Status

💻 Quick Summary: To apply for the 3MTT fellowship, go to 3mtt.nitda.gov.ng, click “How to Apply”, choose “As a Fellow” on app.3mtt.training/apply, and verify your NIN or BVN. To log in later, use app.3mtt.training/login with the email and password you registered with. The programme is free, so no one should ask you for money. Which cohort or track is accepting applications changes over time, so check the portal itself.

The 3MTT portal login and fellow application process confuses a lot of Nigerians because the programme has several cohorts, tracks and websites. 3MTT, short for 3 Million Technical Talent, is the Federal Government’s free tech skills programme run by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy with NITDA. This guide shows you where to apply, how to log in, how to check your status, and how to avoid fake portals.

3MTT Programme: Key Facts at a Glance

What Is 3MTT?

The programme aims to build Nigeria’s technical talent pipeline so the country can become a net exporter of tech talent. The official website lists twelve skills in focus for the first phase, including AI and machine learning, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analysis and visualisation, data science, DevOps, game development, product management, quality assurance, software development, UI/UX design and animation.

Its official site says the first phase kicked off in December 2023 with 30,000 fellows selected across all 36 states and the FCT. One report on the programme’s progress said more than 135,000 Nigerians had been trained directly through its cohort system by early 2026. Treat that as a reported figure, not an official count.

How to Apply as a 3MTT Fellow Step by Step

1. Go to 3mtt.nitda.gov.ng and click “How to Apply”, or go straight to app.3mtt.training/apply.
2. Select “As a Fellow” and click Next.
3. Choose NIN or BVN and enter the number to verify your identity.
4. Create your account with an email address and password. Verify your email.
5. Complete your profile: personal details, education, skills, professional experience and learning preferences. If you are a corps member, you may be asked for your call-up number.
6. Take the entry assessment when it is assigned, and complete any required foundational courses.
7. Submit and keep checking your dashboard and email.

The official FAQ says the entry assessment is used to set your skill benchmark and to choose the most suitable course for you. Fill in your profile honestly and completely.

3MTT Portal Login: How to Access Your Dashboard

1. Go to app.3mtt.training/login. The same Login button is on 3mtt.nitda.gov.ng.
2. Enter the email address and password you registered with.
3. Click Log In to open your fellow dashboard.

If you cannot log in, check that you are using the exact email you registered with and that you are on the correct website. If the problem continues, email support@3mtt.training with your full name, registered email and a screenshot of the error. The official 3MTT support handle on X is @3MTTSupport.

How to Check Your 3MTT Application Status

Your status is shown on your dashboard after you log in. 3MTT support guides describe statuses such as “Under Review” and “Application Completed”, and say the status changes to “Selected” once you complete your assessments and are chosen for a cohort. While you wait, the dashboard shows free foundational courses you can start, including an introductory AI course for the NextGen cohort.

The support guide stresses that every onboarding step is compulsory. That includes existing community members who were not admitted earlier and want to join a new cohort. They are told to look for the onboarding cards on their dashboard.

3MTT Tracks: Fellowship, NextGen and DeepTech Ready

• Core fellowship: the main track on the official site, with courses that the official FAQ says average about three months for the first phase.
• Airtel x 3MTT NextGen Fellowship: a specialised track backed by Airtel’s ₦1 billion commitment. Legit.ng reported its launch in Lagos on 25 February 2026, and the support guide covers NextGen Cohort 4 registration.
• DeepTech Ready Upskilling Programme: an advanced track on the official site at 3mtt.nitda.gov.ng/deeptech. Listings describe six-month cohorts in data science and AI for current fellows and applicants with basic to intermediate knowledge. Check the DeepTech page for current prerequisites.

Is 3MTT Registration Open Right Now?

We could not confirm from official sources which cohort is accepting applications today. The official website still shows a “How to Apply” sign-up link. Legit.ng reported earlier this year that Cohort 4 registration would close on 31 January with no extension planned. Several third-party sites call the NextGen and DeepTech tracks “open” or “rolling”, and another explainer says the programme runs in phases and advises checking the portal for the cohort currently accepting applications.

Our advice is to create your account on app.3mtt.training/apply now if the page lets you. That way you are ready when the next intake opens, and you can start any foundational courses your dashboard offers.

Does 3MTT Pay a Stipend?

The official FAQ for the first phase says the only financial support is the cost of training, and that participants cover their own transport, meals and other costs. That is the wording on the official site, which may be older than newer tracks. Be careful with blogs promising monthly allowances for 3MTT fellows. Confirm any such claim on the official portal.

3MTT Scams: How to Stay Safe

• The official FAQ says there is no fee at all for the programme, and no commitment fee for selection.
• One guide warns that scammers have cloned the 3MTT application page before, so apply only through the official NITDA-linked pages.
• Official addresses to trust: 3mtt.nitda.gov.ng, app.3mtt.training and the NextGen page nextgen.3mttnigeria.com, which appears in official support guides.
• Do not pay anyone for “guaranteed selection” and do not share your password or OTP.

FAQ: 3MTT Portal and Application

What is the official 3MTT application link?

Start at 3mtt.nitda.gov.ng and use the “How to Apply” link, which leads to app.3mtt.training/apply. Choose “As a Fellow” and follow the steps. Avoid third-party links claiming to be the registration form, because fake portals have been reported in the past.

How do I log in to the 3MTT portal?

Go to app.3mtt.training/login and enter the email address and password you used to register. Your dashboard shows your application status and any courses available to you. If you cannot get in, email support@3mtt.training with your registered email and a screenshot of the problem.

Is 3MTT free?

Yes. The official FAQ says there is no fee at all for the programme, including no commitment fee for selection. NITDA covers training costs through approved providers. You may need to pay for transport, meals and data, because the official FAQ says those costs are not covered. Report anyone asking you for money.

How do I check if I have been selected for 3MTT?

Log in at app.3mtt.training/login and check the status on your dashboard. Support guides say it moves to “Selected” after you complete your assessments and are chosen for a cohort. You should also receive a notification with onboarding instructions, so watch your email, including the spam folder.

Do I need a computer science degree to apply?

The official FAQ says the fellowship is open to everyone, and the programme has said the entry assessment is used to place you in the right course. One explainer notes that you do not need a computer science degree. Check the requirements of the specific track you want, especially DeepTech Ready.

Can I apply if I did not get into an earlier cohort?

Yes. A 3MTT support guide says existing community members who were not admitted earlier can join a new cohort by logging in and completing the onboarding cards on their dashboard. New applicants register through app.3mtt.training/apply. Complete every step, because the guide says all of them are compulsory.

Sources

• 3 Million Technical Talent, official website and FAQ — 3mtt.nitda.gov.ng
• 3MTT Support knowledge base, NextGen Cohort 4 registration and onboarding guides — 3mttsupport.tawk.help
• Legit.ng, “NITDA Opens Application For Airtel 3MTT NextGen 2026 Programme” — legit.ng
• Legit.ng, “3MTT: FG Invites Youths To Learn Digital Skills, Registration Deadline Nears” — legit.ng
• MSME Africa, DeepTech Ready Upskilling Programme call for applications (6 February 2026) — msmeafricaonline.com
• TPI and JobViza explainers on 3MTT 2026 (third-party; used for phases and scam warnings) — tpi.com.ng, jobviza.com

Cohorts and tracks change. Confirm everything on 3mtt.nitda.gov.ng before you apply.

Last updated: 15 October 2026 · NaijaSabi Tech Desk.