COOU Post UTME Form 2025/2026 is Out: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), formerly Anambra State University (ANSU), has released the Post UTME and Direct Entry admission screening forms for the 2025/2026 academic session. Interested candidates can now apply online.
Latest Update: COOU has extended the Post-UTME application deadline to 30th September 2025. If you have not applied yet, make sure you take advantage of this extension before it closes.
To register, visit the official COOU Post UTME portal at www.coou.edu.ng.
This article provides everything you need to know about the COOU Post UTME screening form for the 2025/2026 session, including requirements, cut-off marks, list of courses, and step-by-step application guidelines.
Requirements for COOU Post UTME Form 2025/2026
To be eligible for the screening exercise, you must:
- Choose COOU as your first-choice institution (or make the change at a JAMB CBT centre if you haven’t).
- Score 150 and above in UTME for most courses.
- Score at least 200 if you are applying for Law, Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, or Pharmacy.
- Have at least five (5) credits in your O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB), including English Language and Mathematics.
- Be at least 16 years old by 30th September 2025.
COOU Post UTME Registration Details 2025/2026
- Form Cost: ₦2,000 only
- Start Date: Monday, 11th August 2025
- Closing Date: Tuesday, 30th September 2025 (extended deadline)
- Payment Platform: REMITA (pay online or at any commercial bank)
How to Apply for COOU Post UTME Screening 2025/2026
1. Visit the official COOU portal.
2. Click Prospective Students and choose Generate 2025/2026 PUTME Invoice.
3. Enter your JAMB registration number and login to generate your invoice.
4. Pay the ₦2,000 fee via Remita (bank or ATM card).
5. Return to the portal, re-enter your JAMB number, then click Apply Here.
6. Fill in your date of birth and other missing details.
7. Upload your O’Level results to JAMB CAPS (do this at a JAMB CBT centre).
8. Upload the following documents (each not more than 50KB):
- JAMB result slip
- O’Level result(s) (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) – one or two sittings
9. Review your application carefully on the summary page.
10. Tick the confirmation box, click Submit, and print your acknowledgement slip.
Direct Entry (DE) COOU requirement for Candidates
All Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Direct Entry applicants should also apply through the Prospective Student Panel by selecting 2025/2026 Direct Entry Application. You must:
- Meet the O’Level requirements for your chosen course.
- Hold an OND, HND, A’Level, NCE, First Degree, or JUPEB certificate in relevant subjects.
- Ensure you upload all required documents, including transcripts or certificates.
List of Courses Offered in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU)
Here are the accredited courses available at COOU for undergraduate studies:
- Accountancy/Accounting
- Agric-Economics and Extension
- Agricultural Science and Education
- Agriculture
- Anatomy
- Animal Science
- Architecture
- Banking and Finance
- Biochemistry
- Biological Science(s)
- Business Administration
- Business Education
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Crop Science and Horticulture
- Economics
- Education and Biology
- Education and Chemistry
- Education and Computer Science
- Education and Economics
- Education and English Language
- Education and Igbo
- Education and Integrated Science
- Education and Mathematics
- Education and Physics
- Education and Political Science
- Education and Social Studies
- Educational Management
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- English Language
- Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Management Technology
- Estate Management
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Food Science and Technology
- Forestry and Wildlife Management
- Geology
- Guidance and Counselling
- Health Education
- History
- History and International Studies
- Human Kinetics
- Igbo
- Industrial Physics
- Library and Information Science
- Linguistics/Igbo
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Political Science
- Primary and Elementary Education
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Pure and Industrial Chemistry
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Soil Science
- Statistics
- Teacher Education Science
- Theatre Arts
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Nursing
- Law
- Pharmacy
Note: Some new courses may be added. Always confirm from the official COOU website.
General O’Level Requirements for Admission at COOU
To gain admission into COOU, you must meet the following basic requirements:
1. Five Credit Passes: At least five credits in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB in subjects related to your chosen course.
2. English Language & Mathematics: Both are compulsory for most courses.
3. Relevant Subjects:
Science courses → Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science.
Social Science courses → Economics, Government, Geography.
Arts/Humanities → Literature-in-English, History, CRS/IRS.
4. Single/Two Sittings: COOU accepts a maximum of two sittings, but competitive courses (e.g., Medicine, Nursing, Law) may require a single sitting.
5. Minimum Grade: Each subject must be passed at C6 or better.
General Direct Entry Requirements for COOU
Direct Entry candidates must:
Meet the O’Level requirements.
Possess at least two A’Level passes in relevant subjects (GCE, IJMB, Cambridge, etc.).
Hold an OND/HND (Upper Credit or Lower Credit depending on course) in a related discipline.
Possess an NCE with at least Merit Pass for related courses.
Have a valid JUPEB certificate with passes in relevant subjects.
In some professional courses (e.g., Law, Accounting), certifications like ICAN, ANAN may be accepted.
For Medicine & Surgery, Engineering, Law, and other professional courses, higher standards apply (e.g., A’Level in Biology, Chemistry, Physics for Medicine).
Important Information for Aspirants
Always upload your O’Level and JAMB results to JAMB CAPS before applying.
Keep checking the COOU portal for updates on screening schedules and departmental cut-offs.
Admission is competitive — meeting the cut-off is just the first step.
Conclusion
The COOU Post UTME and Direct Entry screening form for the 2025/2026 academic session is now out, and the registration deadline has been extended to 30th September 2025.
If you are eligible, follow the steps to apply correctly and on time. Stay updated by checking the COOU portal frequently, and prepare well for the admission process.
Good luck with your application.
