Overview of IMSU Admission Requirements
Imo State University (IMSU) is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious public universities, renowned for academic excellence. As a top choice for many students, admission into IMSU is highly competitive. The application process considers various academic and qualifying criteria to select deserving candidates.
As the 2024/2025 admission season approaches, prospective students need proper guidance on IMSU’s admission requirements. This will enable suitable candidates to apply appropriately and boost their chances of securing admission. Key requirements include having excellent SSCE/GCE O’Level results with relevant subject combinations, meeting the cut-off mark for your program in UTME exams, and excelling in the post-UTME screening.
General IMSU Admission Requirements
Gaining admission into Imo State University is highly competitive and requires satisfying various academic and eligibility criteria. Below are the key requirements all applicants must meet to be considered:
- Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant SSCE/GCE O’Level subjects including English and Mathematics. Passes should be obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Attainment of the prescribed UTME cut-off mark for your program choice. This is a minimum of 160 for most courses.
- Participation in the mandatory IMSU post-UTME screening exercise.
- Required UTME subject combinations for your chosen course of study.
- Demonstration of satisfactory moral character and background.
Additionally, each program at IMSU has its specific admission requirements that applicants must meet. This includes desired subjects at O’Level, UTME subject combinations, and expected cut-off marks. Prospective students should ensure they satisfy both the general and program-specific admission criteria to gain entry into IMSU. Meeting these requirements boosts your chances of securing admission into IMSU for your desired program.”
Medicine and Surgery: 5 credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, and Mathematics at SSCE/GCE and at least 250 UTME Score. UTME Subjects Combination – Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Law: 5 credit passes in SSCE/GCE including English Language and Literature-in-English. And at least 250 UTME Score– English Language, Literature-in-English, and any 2 Arts or Social Science subjects.
Accounting: 5 credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Economics, and any 2 Commerce subjects and at least 180 UTME Score. UTME Subjects include Mathematics, Economics, and any 2 relevant subjects.
Microbiology: 5 credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, English Language, Mathematics, and Physics. Minimum UTME score of 180. UTME Subjects – Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.
IMSU Direct Entry Admission Requirements
IMSU also offers Direct Entry (DE) admission to candidates with certain higher qualifications rather than just SSCE/GCE O’Levels. The available DE admission entry routes include:
National Diploma (ND) from an approved polytechnic.
National Certificate of Education (NCE).
Registered Nurse Certificate (RN).
International Baccalaureates (IB).
American Advanced Level GCE (A’Levels).
Higher National Diploma (HND).
To qualify for IMSU Direct Entry admission, candidates must:
You must have chosen IMSU as your first choice institution during JAMB registration.
You must possess five (5) O’Level credits in relevant subjects including Mathematics and English Language at not more than two (2) sittings.
Possess the accepted DE qualification with excellent grades.
You must have an ‘A’ level/IJMB pass in two subjects that are related to your area of study.
Score well above the departmental cutoff mark in the Direct Entry screening exam.
Meet faculty and program-specific requirements for the chosen course.
You must purchase and fill out the IMSU Direct Entry form through JAMB and the IMSU portal.
The number of students admitted through DE is limited. UTME candidates are given priority consideration before Direct Entry candidates.
IMSU Admission Deadline
Register for JAMB UTME and sit for the exam. This typically begins around February/March.
IMSU Admission Process
- Visit the JAMB website and create a profile. You will need a valid email address and phone number to do this.
- Purchase the JAMB e-PIN for UTME registration from any accredited bank or vendor. The e-PIN costs N3,500, while the registration fee is N700.
- Visit any accredited CBT center and complete your UTME registration. You will need to provide your details, O’level results, and preferred choice of institution and course. You will also need to upload your passport photograph and biometric data.
- Print out your UTME registration slip and keep it safe. You will need it to check your UTME result and admission status.
- Wait for the UTME to be conducted and check your result online. You will need your registration number and email address or phone number to do this.
- If you score 180 or above in the UTME and choose IMSU as your first choice of institution, you will be eligible for the post-UTME screening. You will need to visit their website and register for the screening. You will need to pay a non-refundable fee of N2,000 for the screening.
- Print out your post-UTME registration slip and keep it safe. You will need it to access the screening venue and check your screening results.
- Wait for the post-UTME screening to be conducted and check your result online. You will need your registration number and email address or phone number to do this.
- If you pass the post-UTME screening and meet the cut-off mark for your course, you will be considered for admission. You will need to check your admission status on the JAMB website. You will also need to accept or reject your admission offer on the JAMB website.
- If you accept your admission offer, you will need to pay the acceptance fee and print out your admission letter. You will also need to verify your O’level results and upload them on the JAMB website.
- You will then need to proceed to the IMSU campus for physical clearance and registration. You will need to present the original and photocopies of your admission letter, O’level results, UTME result slip, post-UTME result slip, birth certificate, local government identification, and other relevant documents. You will also need to pay the school fees and collect your matriculation number and student identity card.
Conclusion
IMSU sets admission requirements to uphold academic excellence. Meeting the competitive cut-off marks and required O’Level subjects combination gives prospective students the best chance of gaining admission to IMSU’s prestigious programs. For more details please visit their Official Website.