The management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) has officially announced the commencement of the 2026/2027 Post UTME and Direct Entry (DE) Screening Exercise for candidates seeking admission into the institution.
Candidates who selected COOU as their first-choice institution in the 2026 UTME are invited to apply. Interested candidates who did not initially choose COOU but meet the required cut-off mark can also apply after changing their institution through JAMB.
COOU Post UTME 2026/2027 Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the screening exercise, candidates must meet the following requirements:
UTME Candidates
- Candidates applying for Law, Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and Pharmaceutical Sciences must have scored at least 200 in the 2026 UTME.
- Candidates applying for all other programmes must have scored 150 and above.
- Candidates with scores between 150 and 165 are advised to consider some of the recommended courses listed below.
Direct Entry (DE) Candidates
Direct Entry applicants who selected COOU as their first-choice institution are also eligible to register.
Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications in relevant disciplines:
- NCE
- OND
- HND
- First Degree
- A-Level Certificate
Important Information for Direct Entry Candidates
All Direct Entry applicants must ensure that their academic transcripts are forwarded to:
The Registrar
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU)
Transcripts must reach the university before the deadline for the screening exercise. Any transcript received after the deadline may not be considered for admission.
COOU Post UTME Registration Fee
Eligible candidates are required to pay a non-refundable screening fee of ₦2,000 through the university application portal.
COOU Post UTME Registration Dates
- Registration Opens: Monday, 8th June 2026
- Registration Closes: Tuesday, 7th July 2026
Candidates who fail to complete their online registration before the deadline will not be considered for the screening exercise.
Additional Requirements
Applicants should note the following:
- Candidates must be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026.
- Upload of O’Level result(s) is compulsory.
- Direct Entry candidates must also upload their A’Level qualifications where applicable.
- Candidates are advised to regularly check their email, phone number, and the COOU portal for updates regarding the screening exercise.
Recommended Courses for Candidates with UTME Scores of 150–165
The university advises candidates within this score range to consider the following programmes:
Faculty of Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics & Extension
- Animal Science
- Crop Science
- Soil Science
- Fisheries & Aquaculture
Faculty of Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Arts
- Linguistics & Igbo
- Music
- Religious Studies
Faculty of Education
- Education & Biology
- Education & Chemistry
- Education & Computer Science
- Education & Economics
- Education & Physics
- Education & Political Science
- Education Management
- Education & English
- Guidance & Counselling
- Business Education
- Social Studies
Physical Sciences
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Geology
- Industrial Physics
- Industrial Chemistry
Environmental Sciences
- Architecture
- Environmental Management
- Estate Management
- Urban & Regional Planning
Social Sciences
- Library and Information Science
How to Apply for COOU Post UTME Screening 2026/2027
Follow the steps below to complete your application:
Step 1
Visit the COOU application portal at:
apply.coou.edu.ng
Step 2
If you do not already have an account, click “Create One” below the sign-in button and follow the registration instructions.
Important: Use a valid personal email address and phone number that you can easily access.
Step 3
Log in using your JAMB Registration Number and the password you created during registration.
Step 4
Follow the application progress steps displayed on your dashboard and complete all required sections of the Post UTME application form.
COOU Post UTME 2026/2027 Contact Details
For enquiries regarding the admission process, candidates can contact the Admission Unit through:
- Email: [email protected]
- Email: [email protected]
Final Note
All eligible candidates are encouraged to complete their registration before the closing date and ensure that all required documents are uploaded correctly. Candidates should also regularly monitor official COOU communication channels for updates concerning the 2026/2027 Post UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise.
Signed:
Chris U. Obi, MNIM, FIPMA, KSC
Registrar
For more Information and Assistance With processing your Post-UTME Form, kindly visit Osilight Educational Services Limited located at mile 1, 2 Emenike street, By ikwerre Road, PHALGA, Port Harcourt 500262, Rivers state, Nigeria.
Our team is availiable to guide you through the registration and application process smoothly.
