The management of Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University (KOMU), Ogboko, Imo State, has announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening exercise for Admission into its undergraduate programmes. The university invites suitably qualified candidates to apply through its online admission portal.

Applications are open to candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and meet the minimum admission requirements prescribed by the institution.

KOMU Cut-Off Mark for 2026/2027 Admission

Candidates who scored a minimum of 150 in the 2026 UTME are eligible to apply for the admission screening exercise. The university has stated that applicants must meet the required score for their chosen programme before they can be considered for admission.

However, some professional and highly competitive programmes may require higher scores. For example, Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, Law, and Medical Laboratory Science are expected to attract higher admission benchmarks.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the screening exercise, candidates must:

• Have sat for the 2026 UTME.

• Obtain a minimum score of 150 in the examination.

• Possess at least five (5) O'Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in relevant subjects.

• Upload their O'Level results on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).

• Ensure that all information supplied during registration is accurate and verifiable.

Candidates Who Did Not Choose KOMU

Candidates who did not initially select Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University as their first-choice institution can still apply.

Such candidates are required to process a Change of Institution through JAMB and make KOMU their first-choice institution before admission can be finalized.

Direct Entry (DE) Requirements

Direct Entry candidates are also eligible to apply provided they possess any of the following qualifications:

• A-Level Certificates

• JUPEB

• IJMB

• NCE

• ND

• HND

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualifications recognized by JAMB.

Screening Method

The university has disclosed that the screening exercise will be conducted online.

Admission consideration will be based on verified JAMB scores and O'Level results uploaded on the JAMB CAPS portal. No physical Post-UTME examination has been announced for the screening exercise.

Registration Period

According to the university, the online application portal opened on:

Monday, June 1, 2026

The registration portal will remain open until:

Friday, July 31, 2026

Candidates are advised to complete their applications before the deadline.

Registration Fee

Eligible applicants are required to pay a non-refundable screening fee of:

₦2,000 only

Payments are to be made through the approved Remita payment platform available on the university admission portal.

Available Programmes

KOMU offers admission into programmes across several faculties, including:

• Medicine and Surgery

• Nursing Science

• Medical Laboratory Science

• Public Health

• Environmental Health Science

• Law

• Computer Science

• Cyber Security

• Information Technology

• Accounting

• Business Administration

• Economics

• Biochemistry

• Microbiology

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Architecture

• English and Literary Studies

• History and International Studies, among others.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should:

1. Visit the official KOMU admission portal.

2. Click on "Online Application."

3. Complete the application form with accurate details.

4. Upload all required credentials.

5. Pay the prescribed screening fee.

6. Submit the application and print the acknowledgement slip for future reference.

Important Notice

Candidates are advised to ensure that their details on JAMB CAPS correspond exactly with the information provided during registration. Any discrepancy in personal information or academic records may affect admission processing.

Final Note

Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University continues to expand its academic offerings across medicine, health sciences, computing, law, management sciences, and the arts. Prospective candidates who meet the admission requirements are encouraged to complete their registration early and monitor the university portal for updates regarding admissions and screening results.