IMSU Direct Entry Screening Form at a Glance
IMSU Direct Entry screening registration for 2026/2027 has been open, with applications closing on 25 August 2026.
- IMSU has been required as the applicant’s first-choice university.
- OND, HND, First Degree, A Level or equivalent qualifications have been accepted.
- Qualifying results have been required on the JAMB portal.
- The screening application fee has been set at ₦2,000.
Read on for the eligibility rules, payment steps and screening details.
Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri has opened registration for candidates seeking undergraduate admission through the 2026/2027 Direct Entry screening exercise.
Eligible applicants are expected to meet the Direct Entry qualification requirements, have IMSU as their first-choice university and make sure their qualifying results are available on the JAMB portal.
The screening application fee is ₦2,000, while registration will close on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
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IMSU Direct Entry Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must have selected Imo State University, Owerri as their first choice.
A candidate who did not originally select IMSU as first choice may still apply where the required cut-off mark has been met, but the candidate will need to make IMSU the first choice through JAMB before the Direct Entry application process closes.
The supplied admission information does not state the numerical cut-off mark.
Candidates who need to make the required change can follow the JAMB change of school guide.
Accepted Direct Entry Qualifications
Direct Entry candidates must hold one of the listed qualifications in a relevant discipline or subject:
- OND
- HND
- First Degree
- ‘A’ Level
- Equivalent relevant qualification
Applicants should make sure the qualification being used for admission meets the stated subject or discipline requirement.
JAMB Result Upload Requirement
Qualifying results must be uploaded to JAMB before admission processing.
Candidates whose results have not been uploaded to JAMB will not be considered for admission.
Applicants can follow the guide on how to upload qualifying results to the JAMB portal where the upload is still pending.
The upload requirement should be completed before the candidate expects the admission application to be processed.
IMSU Direct Entry Application Procedure
The registration process will be completed through the university’s online portal and includes a payment stage.
- Visit the IMSU portal. The candidate should open the IMSU online application website and select the 2026/2027 Direct Entry Application.
- Check eligibility with the JAMB registration number. The correct JAMB registration number should be entered to confirm eligibility.
- Pay the application fee. An eligible candidate should proceed to IMSU Microfinance Bank, use the JAMB registration number only as the Invoice Number, pay ₦2,000 and collect a receipt.
- Return to the portal after 24 hours. The candidate should return to the university website 24 hours after payment, select the 2026/2027 Direct Entry Application again and complete the application form.
- Keep the Acknowledgement Slip. The printed Acknowledgement Slip will be presented at the Direct Entry screening venue on the screening or examination date.
Applicants should enter the JAMB registration number correctly during the eligibility and payment stages because the same number is required as the Invoice Number.
IMSU Direct Entry Application Fee
The application fee is ₦2,000.
Payment will be made at IMSU Microfinance Bank after the applicant’s eligibility has been confirmed through the online portal.
The candidate’s JAMB registration number only will be used as the Invoice Number during payment. A receipt should be generated after payment.
The application form will then be completed after the stated 24-hour period.
Direct Entry Screening and Aptitude Test
Candidates who complete the application will be expected to present their Acknowledgement Slip at the Direct Entry screening venue.
The specific screening examination date and time for each candidate will be communicated later.
No individual screening date or time is stated in the current admission information.
Download IMSU Direct Entry Past Questions And Answers
IMSU Direct Entry Registration Closing Date
Registration for the 2026/2027 IMSU Direct Entry screening exercise will close on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
Candidates who need to change their first-choice university to IMSU are expected to complete that process before the Direct Entry application closes.
Qualifying results should also be available on JAMB because candidates without the required upload will not be considered for admission.
IMSU Direct Entry Application Troubleshooter
| 🧭 Application issue | Requirement to check | Likely cause | What the candidate should do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏫 IMSU is not first choice | IMSU must be the first-choice university | Another school is currently selected through JAMB | Complete the required JAMB change before 25 August 2026 |
| 📄 Qualifying result is missing on JAMB | Relevant results must be uploaded | The result upload has not been completed | Upload the qualifying result before admission processing |
| 💳 Application form cannot be completed after payment | Applicants are told to return after 24 hours | Payment may have been made less than 24 hours earlier | Return to the IMSU portal after the stated 24-hour period |
| 🎫 Screening slip is needed | Acknowledgement Slip must be presented at screening | The completed application slip has not been kept | Print and retain the Acknowledgement Slip for the screening venue |