New Date for ALES 2 Exam 2026; Final Registration Deadline and Postponement Details

According to the latest announcement from the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) in Turkey, the 2026 academic exam calendar has undergone significant changes. The ALES/2 exam, which is one of the most vital tests for graduate study applicants and academic staff in Turkish universities, has been postponed by the organization's board of directors [1].

Change in the Exam Calendar: Why was ALES 2 Postponed? According to the initial planning, the second ALES exam of 2026 was scheduled to be held on July 26. However, due to the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit being held in Ankara on July 7 and 8, and the associated security and logistical measures, ÖSYM decided to reschedule several national exams [2]. Accordingly, the new date for the ALES 2 exam has been announced as Sunday, August 2, 2026 [1].

Urgent Warning: Last Chance for Late Registration (Geç Başvuru) Candidates who failed to register during the main period (June 10 to 18) should note that today is June 24, and they only have until the end of tomorrow, June 25, 2026, to finalize their registration through the Candidate Transactions System (AİS) [3].

Important Late Registration Notes:
* Final Deadline: June 25, 2026, until 23:59.
* Late Registration Fee: 1,800 Turkish Liras (50% more than the regular fee of 1,200 Liras) [2].
* Payment Method: Payment must be made online on the same day as registration.

Result Announcement and Exam Validity With the exam date moved to August 2, the result announcement date has also been updated. According to the new calendar, ALES 2 results will be published on August 21, 2026, via the official ÖSYM website [3]. This exam consists of 100 questions (50 quantitative and 50 verbal) which candidates must answer in 150 minutes. It is worth noting that the score of this exam will be valid for 5 years for admission to Master's and PhD programs in all Turkish universities [2].

Candidates must obtain their entrance documents, usually issued 10 days before the exam (around July 23), from the AİS system. Given the recent changes, applicants are strongly advised to follow official announcements daily to stay informed of any further potential changes [1].