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National Insurance

Hello,
can you tell me exactly how many years you need to pay in to NI to get the full pension? My DOB is 1960. I did 3 years at university and I thought it counted towards NI but I see very confusing information on websites saying it doesn't count. The site says I have 41 full years but need 3 year more. Another website says I need 35 years. How much would I pay to top up if needed. So confused.
Thank you.

Jackie Warburton

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  • Alter_ego
    Alter_ego Posts: 3,842 Forumite
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    Best thing would be a State pension forecast. You are partly in the old system and now in the new one.
    I am not a cat (But my friend is)
  • I was born in 1959 3 years ago my state pension forecast was just over £205 a week, possibly because I never contracted out in my 50's by the time I reach SRP age in 4.5 years i'm expecting a pension of around £230 a week.
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