CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY (COOU) RELEASES POST-UTME/DE ADMISSION FORM FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION
The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), a prestigious institution committed to academic excellence, hereby invites suitably qualified candidates to participate in the 2025/2026 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise. This invitation is extended to candidates who made COOU their First Choice Institution in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), as well as eligible candidates who did not initially select the University but are willing to effect a change of institution through the appropriate JAMB procedures.
To be eligible for the screening exercise, candidates must have attained a minimum UTME score of 150 for most programmes offered by the University. However, candidates aspiring to study highly competitive courses such as Law, Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences must possess a minimum score of 200 to be eligible to apply. Those who did not originally choose COOU but wish to apply can do so, provided they visit any JAMB-accredited CBT centre to carry out a change of institution to COOU.
It is important to note that only candidates who are at least 16 years old by September 30th, 2025, are eligible to participate in the screening. Eligible candidates are required to pay a non-refundable processing fee of Two Thousand Naira (N2,000.00) only. This payment is to be made through the REMITA platform at any commercial bank or using an ATM card online.
ONLINE REGISTRATION GUIDELINES:
A. Registration opens on Monday, 11th August 2025, and will close on Tuesday, 18th September 2025. All applicants are strongly advised to complete the process within the stipulated timeframe as late applications may not be considered.
B. The step-by-step registration process is as follows:
i. Visit the University’s APPLICATION PORTALhttp://portal.coou.edu.ng/
ii. Click on “Prospective Students”
iii. Select “Generate 2025/2026 PUTME Invoice”
iv. Enter your JAMB Registration Number
v. Click on “Sign in” to generate your invoice
vi. Make your payment at any commercial bank using the invoice, or complete the payment online using an ATM card
vii. Return to the portal and log in again
viii. Re-enter your JAMB Registration Number and click “Apply Here”
ix. Fill in your Date of Birth and other required personal and academic information
x. Ensure your O’Level result(s) are uploaded to JAMB CAPS via an accredited CBT centre (Note: Uploads done at cyber cafes may not be valid)
xi. Upload the following documents (each not exceeding 50KB):
– JAMB Result Slip
– O’Level Certificate(s) – either one or two results, as applicable
xii. Carefully review the Summary Page to confirm the accuracy of all provided details
xiii. Tick the confirmation box to accept the accuracy of the information
xiv. Click “Submit”
xv. Print out your Acknowledgement Slip as evidence of successful application
DIRECT ENTRY CANDIDATES:
Candidates applying through Direct Entry who selected COOU as their first-choice institution should also register via the portal by selecting the “2025/2026 Direct Entry Application” option under the Prospective Student panel. These candidates must be in possession of valid academic qualifications such as OND, HND, A’ Level, or a First Degree in relevant disciplines. The credentials must meet the specific requirements of their intended course of study.
Applicants are strongly advised to regularly check the official COOU website for updates regarding screening dates, venues, and further instructions. The University will not be held responsible for any candidate’s failure to stay updated through the proper communication channels.
This announcement signals another important step in the University’s commitment to maintaining a transparent and merit-based admission process. Candidates and parents are encouraged to follow the guidelines strictly and to avoid falling victim to unauthorized individuals or websites claiming to offer admission assistance.
Signed:
CHRIS U. OBI; MNIM, FIPMA, KSC
REGISTRAR.