If you are hoping to study at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), then one of the most important steps you will take is filling out the Post UTME screening form. This form is the university's way of finding out which students are ready to join their academic family after the JAMB exam.
The 2025/2026 screening form purchase would be conducted online; errors during the process could mean starting all over again next year. Whether you are applying for Science, Arts, or Social Sciences, we have laid out everything you need to know so you do not miss a single step.
COOU Post UTME Screening Form 2025/2026 Academic Session
The management of Chukwuemeka Odumegu Ojukwu University invites all candidates who selected COOU as their first choice of institution in the 2025 UTME examination and scored above 150, which is the minimum cut off mark, to pick the university's Post UTME Screening form.
The Portal for registration went live on the 11th of August, 2025 and will run until the 30th of September, 2025. Candidates should complete the application process before the deadline.
A non refundable application fee of 2,000 Naira would be paid as an application fee by all candidates, which gives full access to the form online.
COOU Post UTME Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have chosen Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University as their first choice institution.
Candidates must score a minimum of 150 in the 2025 UTME examination, but for competitive courses like Medicine, Nursing, and Law, candidates are expected to score at least 200.
Candidates must possess at least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old by September 30th of the admission year.
How to Apply for COOU Post UTME Screening Exercise
Visit portal.coou.edu.ng
Click on New students
Navigate to the "Prospective Students" tab.
Select "Generate 2025/2026 PUTME Invoice".
Enter your JAMB registration number and click "Sign in."
With the printed invoice, visit any commercial bank to make payment, or you can make payment online using an ATM card.
After payment, return to the COOU Portal.
Re enter your JAMB registration number and click "Apply Here."
Fill in your date of birth and all other required personal and academic fields.
You must upload the following digital documents (ensure each file is under 50KB): JAMB result slip, O'level result(s).
Review your summary page to confirm all details are correct.
Tick the confirmation box.
Click "Submit" and print your acknowledgement slip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the official cut off mark for COOU?
A. The general cut off mark is 150. However, competitive courses like Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy require a minimum of 200.
Q. Does COOU conduct a physical Post UTME examination?
A. No, COOU usually conducts an online screening (document verification) rather than a physical CBT exam. Your aggregate is calculated based on your JAMB and O'level results.
Q. Can I apply if I chose COOU as my second choice?
A. No, you must make COOU your first choice institution on the JAMB portal to be eligible. If you didn't, you must apply for a "change of institution."
Q. What is the age limit for admission?
A. Candidates must be at least 16 years old by September 30th of the admission year.
Q. How much is the COOU Post UTME form?
A. The form costs 2,000 Naira, excluding bank service charges or Remita fees.
Q. I made a mistake in my biodata; can I edit it?
A. Once the form is submitted, editing is difficult. It is best to contact the university’s ICT support centre or visit the campus admission office for corrections.
Q. Is it compulsory to upload results to JAMB CAPS?
A. Yes, COOU will not offer admission to any candidate whose O'level results are not uploaded to the JAMB CAPS portal at an accredited CBT centre.
Q. Can I apply for a course different from the one I chose in JAMB?
A. You must apply for the same course as in JAMB. If you wish to change, you must first do a "Change of Course" on the JAMB portal.
