COOU Cut Off Mark 2025/2026 Academic Session

COOU Cut-Off Mark

The cut-off mark for admission into Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), has officially been released. All aspiring students are encouraged to check the required cut-off mark for admission and confirm that they meet the score.

The COOU Cut-Off Mark 2025/2026 is a minimum JAMB score that all prospective students of the institutions should obtain in JAMB to be eligible for admission. Meeting this score indicates to the admission board that you are qualified to study whichever course you choose at the University.

Though the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University cut-off mark is highly important, there are other important requirements you must meet to be eligible for admission. Details of the COOU cut-off mark and the additional requirements for admission will be provided in this post, read on.

COOU Cut-Off Marks For 2025/2026 Admission

The cut-off mark is a minimum score set for admission by Nigerian Universities. This means that candidates who are interested in admission to that institution must either meet or beat the score. The management of COOU has approved and set a cut-off mark of 150. Any candidate who scores 150 or more in JAMB is automatically eligible for admission.

Though the cut-off mark for admission is 150, the management of COOU has stated that applicants for courses such as Law, Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and Pharmaceutical Sciences must have a minimum score of 200 to be eligible for admission. So if you fall into this category, you know what to do.

For the sake of clarity, we have provided a table with a list of courses available at COOU and the cut-off marks for admission. Check the table in the next section and confirm the exact cut-off mark for your course.

COOU Cut-Off Marks For All Courses 2025/2026

Below are the courses offered by this institution and their cut-off marks, please ensure you meet the required score to be eligible for admission.

S/NCourseMinimum Score
1Accountancy/Accounting180
2Agric-Economics and Extension180
3Agricultural Science and Education150
4Agriculture150
5Anatomy200
6Animal Science150
7Architecture150
8Banking and Finance180
9Biochemistry150
10Biological Science(s)150
11Business Administration180
12Business Education150
13Chemical Engineering200
14Civil Engineering200
15Computer Science150
16Criminology and Security Studies150
17Crop Science and Horticulture150
18Economics150
19Education and Biology150
20Education and Chemistry150
21Education and Computer Science150
22Education and Economics150
23Education and English Language150
24Education and Igbo150
25Education and Integrated Science150
26Education and Mathematics150
27Education and Physics150
28Education and Political Science150
29Education and Social Studies150
30Educational Management150
31Electrical/Electronics Engineering150
32English Language150
33Entrepreneurial Studies150
34Environmental Management Technology150
35Estate Management150
36Fisheries and Aquaculture150
37Food Science and Technology150
38Forestry and Wildlife Management150
39Geology150
40Guidance and Counselling150
41Health Education150
42History150
43History and International Studies150
44Human Kinetics150
45Igbo150
46Industrial Physics150
47Library and Information Science150
48Linguistics/Igbo150
49Marketing150
50Mass Communication150
51Mathematics150
52Mechanical Engineering200
53Medical Laboratory Science200
54Microbiology150
55Music150
56Nursing200
57Law200
58Pharmacy200
59Philosophy150
60Physics150
61Physiology150
62Political Science150
63Primary and Elementary Education150
64Psychology150
65Public Administration150
66Pure and Industrial Chemistry150
67Religious Studies150
68Sociology150
69Soil Science150
70Statistics150
71Teacher Education Science150
72Theatre Arts150
73Urban and Regional Planning150

COOU Admission Requirements 

You can gain admission to study at COOU through the UTME or Direct Entry mode. These modes have their unique requirements and any candidate who wants to apply for admission through these modes must meet these requirements. The requirements have been listed below, check and ensure that you qualify.

UTME Admission Requirements

  • Applicants must have selected COOU as their first-choice institution in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
  • A minimum score of 150 is required for most courses. However, competitive programs such as Law, Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and Pharmaceutical Sciences require a minimum score of 200.
  • Applicants must be at least 16 years old by the time of admission.
  • Candidates must possess at least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings. Acceptable results include WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or equivalent examinations.

Direct Entry Candidates

  • Candidates must possess at least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings. Acceptable results include WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or equivalent examinations.
  • Direct Entry applicants must also choose COOU as their first-choice institution.
  • They are required to register for the screening exercise via the “Prospective Student” panel and complete the Direct Entry application for the 2025/2026 academic year.

If you have verified that you have the required scores and qualifications, check out the COOU Post-UTME Form 2025/2026 and apply for admission. We wish you good luck.

If you found this information helpful, feel free to share it with others who might benefit. Have any questions? Drop them in the comments section, and we will be happy to assist you promptly. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The minimum JAMB score is typically 140, but it varies by course.

Yes, competitive courses like Law or Medicine may require higher scores.

Yes, catchment areas may receive special consideration.

No, their eligibility is based on qualifications.

Usually higher than 140; specifics depend on the year.

Check the COOU portal or JAMB website.

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