Turkey DGS 2026 Exam: Guide to Obtaining Entry Cards and Session Details

The Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) is one of the most important academic milestones for vocational school students in Turkey who intend to continue their education at the undergraduate level (four years). For 2026, the Turkish Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) has announced all details regarding the scheduling and participation procedures for this exam [1].

DGS 2026 Exam Date and Exact Time According to the published official calendar, the 2026 DGS exam will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026 [3]. This exam is a single-stage process and begins exactly at 10:15 AM. Candidates should note that the answering process will start immediately at this time, with a specific duration allocated for answering mathematics and literature questions [2].

How to Obtain the Entry Card Exam entry cards have been uploaded to the official ÖSYM system as of July 3, 2026 [1]. Candidates must follow these steps to view and print their cards: 1. Visit the Candidate Transaction System (AİS) website at https://ais.osym.gov.tr. 2. Log in to the system using the National Identification Number (T.C. Kimlik Numarası) and the candidate password. 3. Select the relevant section for the DGS 2026 exam and print the entry document [3].

It should be noted that this card contains detailed information including the name of the exam center, building name, hall number, and seat number. Carrying a printed copy of this card on the exam day is mandatory [2].

Vital Rules and the "15-Minute Rule" One of the strictest regulations of ÖSYM is the prohibition of entry into the examination area after 10:00 AM. Although the exam starts at 10:15, according to the 15-minute rule, the doors of the exam buildings will be closed exactly at 10:00, and no candidate will be allowed entry under any circumstances after this time [1][3].

In addition to the entry card, it is mandatory to have the original smart national ID card or a valid passport. Copies of identification documents or documents without a photo will not be accepted [2].

Results Announcement Date After the exam is held in mid-July, candidates will not have to wait long to learn about their performance. According to the planned schedule, the DGS 2026 exam results will be announced on August 13, 2026, through the sonuc.osym.gov.tr system [4]. Following the announcement of results, the process of department selection and placement in Turkish public and private universities will begin.