COOU Extends Post-UTME Application Deadline for 2025/2026 Admissions
If you are hoping to secure admission into Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), here’s some good news — the university has officially extended the Post-UTME application deadline to September 30, 2025.
The management confirmed that all other admission requirements remain unchanged, so candidates are advised to seize this opportunity and complete their applications before the new deadline.
Who Can Apply?
COOU, formerly known as Anambra State University, is calling on all UTME candidates who chose the school as their first choice — and even those willing to change to COOU — to take advantage of the extension.
- Minimum UTME Score:
- 150 for most courses
- 200 and above for competitive courses like Law, Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Age Requirement: You must be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2025
If COOU was not your first choice, you can still switch at any accredited JAMB CBT centre.
Application Fees and Key Dates
- Form Fee: ₦2,000 (payable via the REMITA platform)
- Application Start Date: Monday, August 11, 2025
- New Closing Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Payment can be made online or at any commercial bank nationwide.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply
- Visit the official COOU portal
- Click Prospective Students
- Select Generate 2025/2026 PUTME Invoice
- Enter your JAMB registration number to generate the invoice
- Pay via REMITA (bank or ATM card)
- Return to the portal, log in with your JAMB number, and click Apply Here
- Fill in your personal details (including date of birth)
- Upload your O’Level results to JAMB CAPS at a CBT centre (not a business centre)
- Upload the following documents (each ≤ 50KB):
- JAMB result slip
- O’Level results (one or two sittings)
- Review the summary page carefully, tick the confirmation box, submit, and print your acknowledgment slip
For Direct Entry Candidates
If you are applying through Direct Entry and COOU is your first choice, you must also register online via the prospective student panel. Eligible qualifications include:
- OND
- HND
- A’Level passes
- First Degree in relevant subjects
Final Advice
COOU has urged all applicants to regularly check the school website for updates throughout the admission process. Don’t just apply and relax — stay alert and follow up on official announcements.
This deadline extension is a lifeline for many prospective students. If you meet the requirements, now is the perfect time to secure your spot in COOU’s 2025/2026 academic session.
You may also like to read: COOU Post-UTME 2025/2026: Everything You Need to Know About Registration, Cut-Off Marks, and Deadlines
