Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, also called COOU and still known to some as Anambra State University (ANSU), has started its Post UTME and Direct Entry screening for the 2026/2027 academic session.
If you picked COOU as your first choice in the 2026 UTME or are applying through Direct Entry, this guide covers what you need to know: eligibility, cut-off marks, fees, how to apply, screening dates, and answers to common questions.
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About Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU/ANSU)
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University is a state university in Anambra State with two main campuses in Uli and Igbariam.
It was previously called Anambra State University (ANSU), so some people, especially past students and returning applicants, still use the old name when looking for admission updates.
COOU offers a wide range of academic programs in areas like Arts, Agriculture, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Law, Management Sciences, Medicine, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) fully accredits the university.
What Is the COOU Post UTME Screening Exercise?
The Post UTME screening is an extra step COOU uses, along with your JAMB UTME score, to decide who gets admitted.
Even if you score above the JAMB cut-off, you still need to register and usually take the university’s own screening before the admission list is made.
Direct Entry (DE) candidates also register and have their documents checked, but they usually do not take a computer-based test.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
You can apply for the COOU Post UTME/DE form for the 2026/2027 session if:
- You selected Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University as your first choice institution in the 2026 UTME.
- You meet the minimum JAMB score requirement for your chosen course.
- You hold the appropriate O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) with the required credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
- You are applying through Direct Entry, holding an OND, NCE, HND, A-Level, or equivalent qualification relevant to your intended course of study.
COOU Cut-Off Mark for 2026/2027
For the 2026/2027 admission session, COOU’s general UTME cut-off mark is 150 for most courses.
However, some competitive courses need a higher score. According to the university’s guidelines:
- Law, Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and Pharmaceutical Science require a minimum UTME score of 200.
- All other courses require the standard minimum of 150.
Since departmental cut-off marks may be different from the general one, check your course’s specific requirement on the official COOU admission portal before paying for your form.
This helps you avoid spending money on a course you are not qualified for.
Application Fee and Payment Method
The COOU Post UTME/DE screening form costs ₦2,000 (Two Thousand Naira), and the fee is non-refundable.
Make sure your JAMB details and course choice are correct before you pay.
Pay only through the official COOU admission portal’s payment gateway.
Some instructions may mention REMITA as a payment option at commercial banks.
Do not pay through agents, cyber cafés offering ‘special access,’ or any account not directly linked to the university.
Registration Dates
For the 2026/2027 session, online registration for the COOU Post UTME/DE form started on Monday, 8th June 2026 and is set to close on Tuesday, 7th July 2026.
Some university messages mention a possible later closing date.
Since deadlines can change, always follow the official portal announcement and try not to wait until the last day to register.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply for the COOU Post UTME Form 2026/2027
- Visit the official COOU admission portal using the university’s web address. Avoid third-party links that claim to offer faster registration.
- Create a new account using a valid, active email address and phone number if you’re a first-time applicant.
- Log in with your 2026 JAMB Registration Number and the password you created to access your applicant dashboard.
- Pay the ₦2,000 non-refundable processing fee through the portal’s official payment channel and confirm your payment was successful before proceeding.
- Enter your biodata carefully and make sure it matches your JAMB profile exactly. This helps prevent mismatches later.
- Upload scanned copies of your O’Level results, your JAMB result slip, passport photograph, and any other requested academic documents.
- Review your submitted information carefully, then submit the form.
- Print your screening/registration slip, which will carry your examination date, time, and venue (for candidates required to sit a computer-based test).
Screening Test Format and Date
COOU’s Post UTME is usually a Computer-Based Test (CBT) held on campus.
For the 2026/2027 session, the screening will take place over several days in October 2026.
Your exact test date and time will be shown on your printed registration slip after you register online.
Check your slip carefully and arrive early with a valid ID.
Direct Entry (DE) Applicants
Direct Entry candidates register and pay online just like UTME candidates, but they usually do not take the computer-based test.
Instead, DE applicants are screened based on their uploaded academic credentials, such as OND, HND, NCE, or A-Level results, which are checked against the entry requirements for their chosen department.
DE applicants should register within the same window and ensure all documents are uploaded correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is Anambra State University (ANSU) the same as COOU?
Yes. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University is the new name for what was formerly known as Anambra State University.
Many people still say “ANSU” out of habit, but all admissions now use the COOU name and portal.
2. Can I still apply if I didn’t choose COOU as my first choice in JAMB?
Usually, only candidates who chose the university as their first choice can take part in the Post UTME screening.
If COOU was not your first choice, you need to change your institution on JAMB during the correction window before you can apply.
3. What happens if I paid the ₦2,000 fee but made an error in my biodata?
Because the fee is non-refundable, fix any biodata errors right away using the portal’s edit option, if available.
If not, contact the COOU admissions help desk instead of making a new account and paying again.
4. Do returning candidates who applied in a previous session need to reapply?
Yes. Every admission cycle requires a new application and payment, even if you applied before and were not admitted.
This is because course requirements, cut-off marks, and the portal are updated each year.
5. Will I be denied admission if my JAMB score is above the cut-off but I skip the Post UTME form?
Yes. You must register for and complete the Post UTME/DE screening. Meeting the JAMB cut-off score is not enough; you also need to complete the university’s screening process.
6. How will I know if I’ve been offered admission after screening?
Admission lists are usually released in batches on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) portal and may also appear on the COOU admission portal.
Check both platforms regularly after the screening ends.
7. Can I switch my course after submitting the Post UTME form?
Course changes are usually done through JAMB’s official change-of-course window, not on the university’s portal.
Make any changes on JAMB first, following their guidelines for that admission cycle.
Final Thoughts
The COOU Post UTME/DE form for 2026/2027 gives eligible candidates a clear way to apply for admission to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.
Check your eligibility and course cut-off, register early on the official portal, pay only through approved channels, and keep your registration slip safe for screening.
Because dates and portal details can change, always check the latest information on COOU’s official admission portal before you pay.
Can i apply for Direct entry form with awaiting results?..
Add me to aspirant group too please
Please sir have ansu started giving admission for the screening exercise because they did not notify about anything at all
Is the post utme screening form really out See
Pls add me to ANSU aspirant group pls
Pls which date will ANSU start their screening.Thanks
Is the post utme screening form really out
Pls which will ANSU start their screening.Thanks
Plz…
Can people dah chose ansu as second choice register now
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Pls when is the form going to be out for this year?
The admission list is already out and I accepted jamb Caps admission but didn’t see my name on the coou merit list. why?
The admission list is already out and I accepted jamb Caps admission but didn’t see my name on the coou merit list why please
The admission list is already out and I accepted jamb Caps admission but didn’t see my name on the coou merit list why please
Please when will the list be out
This November
Will ansu still write post utme exam
No they won’t, just wait for admission list
please how do I register
have ansu started selling direct entry form cos am confused with d information am getting online.. need an urgent reply
It’s on
Please, i am an aspirant in ansu as a second choice with a score 204 seeking for pol science do i has the eligibility to purchase the form with the first choice candidate. Urgent reply please?
Kindly wait for second choice form to be out
Plz is ansu conducting post utme exam diz year? Or is just screening
They will do both, post utme date will soon be sent to u
Yes they will
Is it true that ANSU will not write screening exam this year
Ansu would conduct computer based screening
I used my school password to process mine.and I am a little young in it…
the fact is that will their accept it?
Pls I choosed anambra as second choice, will I still be allowed , I scored 228 in jamb and one sitting result in waec, am to study biochemical ,
Yes, kindly wait for when ansu wud begin sales of 2nd choice form
Sir I Score 176 In Jamb Can I Register For The Post Utme 2017/18
Plz sir those dat register with application nunber of 2015-16 are they to re-register.. Cuz am confused
i cant exactly understand your questions
Plz sir I have don the registration.. But I didnt see De date of examination nd d subject I will write for the post utme
This post would soon be updated
will ansu conduct exam this year
Yes but computer based
is Ansu going to conduct an examination this year or only screening based on aspirants credentials? (2). i scored 215 in jamb and had A B C in my weac result and wants to study anatomy please i my good to go?
i put Ansu as second choice. and i Score 202 in jamb. Am i qualified to purchase the post utme form
Plz does ansu accept both nabteb nd neco result
Yes they do, as far as it is not combined
Pls when is d form going to be out
Hw much is d form n wen will it end pls fr ANSU
It’s not out
Plz I scored 211 in my jamb to study anatomy.. Can I use nabteb nd neco to get admission into ansu
When will Ansu screening form be out and how much will it cost to by the form
It will be out this month
When will ANSU registration form be out
Be patient, soon it will be out
I heard that jamb has reduce cutoff mark of universities. is it true? and when the screening form is out,can I pay online?
Yes, but it’s left for ansu to decide if they can accept 120, admission screening will be out any moment from now
i got my jamb 182 and i credited all my subject accept physics D7 and i put Anatomy would Ansu give me admission
Yes, you qualified for admission
Will ansu sell their form even when on strike
Yes they will, keep a close ear to know when it will be out
when will ansu admission screening form will be out
Check back on naijacomms
Wat is the cut-off mark for business admin? I scored 195. Am i good to go
gud day pls i got all the marks in my waec except lit-eng nd i want to study history and international relations, pls advise me.tnks
What is the cut off mark for Nursing please?. I scored 204
Is Ansu screening form out
how do dey calculate d departmental cut off mark cause am going 4 lawnd i scored 225
wat abt those using awaiting result?
It’s allowed, just make sure your results are okay
I got 188 in my jamb…and am going in for masscommunication…so am wondering if there is still hope of me gaining admission in the school
what abt we that r using awaiting result
I did change of institution to ansu as my first choice uni for the past one week plus but it is yet to reflect on the school portal and the form is closing on the 29th of this month…… When is it going to reflect plz
Did u get below 180
what abt we that used awaiting result
pls what is the cut off mark for public administration and political science in ANSU
It’s above the post
Sir please help me with political science cut off mark