Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University (KOMU), Ideato, Imo State, has opened supplementary Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening registration for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university says registration for the supplementary exercise began on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
The opportunity is relevant to 2026 UTME candidates who want to be considered for available KOMU undergraduate programmes but did not secure a place through the earlier screening exercise. Eligible Direct Entry candidates are also invited. The university’s notice sets a minimum UTME score of 150 for the UTME route and explains how candidates who did not originally choose KOMU can still be considered after changing their institution on the JAMB portal.
This report is based on KOMU’s official notice published on 1 September 2026, the live university homepage and the university’s supplementary application form. KOMU has not stated an application fee or closing date in the available official information. Applicants should therefore check the amount and any deadline shown inside the official portal before making payment.
KOMU supplementary screening details at a glance
| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| University | Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ideato |
| Academic session | 2026/2027 |
| Exercise | Supplementary Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening |
| Registration opening | Tuesday, 1 September 2026 |
| Minimum UTME score | 150 |
| First-choice rule | UTME candidates who chose KOMU as first choice may register |
| Other-choice candidates | May be considered after changing institution to KOMU on JAMB |
| Direct Entry | Eligible DE candidates are invited to apply |
| Application fee | Not stated in the available official notice |
| Closing date | Not stated in the available official notice |
| Official application route | KOMU Supplementary Form |
Who can apply for the KOMU supplementary Post-UTME?
The official announcement identifies the following UTME applicants as eligible to register:
- Candidates who sat for the 2026 UTME.
- Candidates who scored at least 150 in the examination.
- Candidates who selected KOMU as their institution of first choice.
- Candidates who did not originally select KOMU but are willing and able to change their institution to KOMU on the JAMB portal, subject to the university’s available programmes and admission conditions.
The 150 mark is a minimum screening threshold, not a promise of admission. Candidates must still meet the O’Level, subject, programme and other requirements attached to the course they want to study. They should also understand that supplementary screening only creates an opportunity to be considered; it does not replace the university’s admission process or JAMB CAPS.
What should a candidate who did not choose KOMU do?
KOMU’s notice says a candidate who did not originally choose the university as first choice may apply for available programmes if the candidate scored at least 150 in the 2026 UTME and changes the institution of first choice to KOMU through JAMB.
Complete the change before relying on the supplementary form. The change should appear correctly on the candidate’s JAMB record. After making the change, allow the record to update, then use the official KOMU application route. Do not pay an agent to “make” a change or to guarantee admission.
- Log in to the official JAMB e-Facility with your candidate details.
- Use the JAMB service for changing institution and select KOMU where the service allows the change.
- Review the institution, course and personal details before submitting.
- Keep the transaction or confirmation evidence and wait for the updated record to reflect.
- Proceed to the official KOMU supplementary form only after confirming that your details are correct.
JAMB’s CAPS information page explains that admissions are processed through the Central Admissions Processing System. A candidate should not treat a school portal receipt, screening registration or verbal assurance as a final admission offer.
Direct Entry candidates: what is confirmed?
KOMU’s official notice also invites eligible Direct Entry candidates to register for the 2026/2027 supplementary screening exercise. However, the notice does not set out a complete list of DE qualifications, document requirements or programme-specific conditions.
Direct Entry applicants should prepare the qualification and credentials used for their JAMB DE application, but they should submit only what the official KOMU portal requests. Check the displayed instructions carefully before uploading anything. If the portal asks for a transcript, certificate, statement of result or other document, make sure the copy is clear and belongs to the applicant.
Do not assume that meeting a general DE condition makes every course available. Confirm the programme-specific requirement with KOMU before paying or submitting an application.
How to apply through the official KOMU portal
The university links applicants to a dedicated Supplementary Form. The page first asks for JAMB registration validation before the application can continue.
- Start from the university website. Open komu.edu.ng and use the Supplementary Form link. Avoid links forwarded by unofficial accounts.
- Validate your JAMB registration. The form requests the JAMB registration number before proceeding.
- Confirm your route. Make sure you are applying as a UTME candidate who meets the 150 threshold or as an eligible Direct Entry candidate.
- Check the available programme. Select only a programme for which you meet the published O’Level and subject requirements.
- Read the payment page carefully. KOMU has not stated a fee in the official notice reviewed for this report. Use only the amount displayed on the official portal and do not pay a personal account.
- Complete and submit the form. Enter your name, JAMB details, contact information and credentials exactly as they appear on your records.
- Print or save evidence. Keep the application number, payment receipt, acknowledgement page and any screening instructions until the admission exercise is complete.
Is there a closing date for KOMU supplementary screening?
No closing date is stated in the official KOMU notice or the available supplementary application information reviewed on 5 September 2026. This does not mean the portal will remain open indefinitely. The university can update the notice or close the form when available spaces or internal deadlines are reached.
Eligible candidates should apply early, but they should first confirm that the portal still accepts their application and that the programme they want remains available. If KOMU publishes a deadline, applicants should follow the new official date rather than relying on older screenshots or social-media posts.
Important warnings before paying
- Use the KOMU website or the university’s linked supplementary form, not an agent’s private link.
- Do not pay into a personal bank account or send money to anyone promising a guaranteed admission.
- Do not share your JAMB password, email verification code, ATM PIN or banking token.
- Compare your JAMB registration number, name and date of birth across the JAMB and KOMU forms.
- Keep proof of every payment and download the final acknowledgement page.
- Remember that final admission must be checked through the approved JAMB CAPS process and the university’s official channels.
What candidates should prepare now
| Preparation | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| 2026 UTME result details | The UTME route requires a minimum score of 150. |
| JAMB institution record | It confirms whether KOMU is first choice or whether a change is needed. |
| O’Level results | The chosen programme may require specific credits and subject combinations. |
| DE credentials, where applicable | Direct Entry applicants should have the records used for their DE application ready. |
| Working phone number and email | The university may use them for application or screening communication. |
| Payment and application evidence | Receipts and acknowledgement details help resolve portal issues. |
Frequently asked questions
When did KOMU supplementary screening registration open?
KOMU says registration began on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
What is the minimum UTME score?
The official notice states a minimum score of 150 for the UTME route.
Can I apply if I did not choose KOMU?
Yes, the notice says a candidate who scored at least 150 may be considered after changing the institution of first choice to KOMU on the JAMB portal.
Can Direct Entry candidates apply?
Yes. KOMU invited eligible Direct Entry candidates, but applicants should confirm the programme-specific DE requirements because the short notice does not list every qualification.
How much is the KOMU supplementary form?
KOMU has not stated an application fee in the official notice and available form page reviewed for this report. Check the official payment page before paying.
When will registration close?
No closing date is stated in the available official information. Apply early and monitor the university website for an update.
Does screening registration mean I have been admitted?
No. Screening registration only allows the university to consider an eligible candidate. Final admission remains subject to the university’s process and JAMB CAPS.
Official sources
KOMU’s official supplementary Post-UTME/DE notice, published 1 September 2026 · KOMU Supplementary Form · KOMU official website · JAMB e-Facility · JAMB CAPS information
Exams Scholars will update this article if KOMU publishes a fee, closing date, programme list or revised eligibility condition. Confirm the final instruction on the official university and JAMB portals before making payment.
