3,154 Students in Bolu Participate in the Decisive 2026 LGS Exam

LGS Exam Held in Bolu with Special Measures On Saturday, June 13, 2026, simultaneously across Turkey, the High School Entrance System (LGS) exam was held in Bolu province with specific order and tranquility. According to official statistics, a total of 3,154 students in this province attended the exam sessions to test their chances of entering science high schools, project schools, and Anatolian high schools [1].

This exam was conducted in two separate booklets, including the general section (humanities questions) and the specialized section (mathematics and science). Candidates in Bolu arrived at the exam centers with their families from the early hours of the morning. While students were busy answering questions inside the classrooms, their parents waited in the school yards with prayers and excitement for the end of this academic marathon [1][2].

Exam Date Change Due to the 2026 World Cup One of the distinguishing features of the 2026 LGS exam was the change in its schedule. While the exam was previously scheduled for June 14, the Ministry of National Education (MEB) decided to move the date forward by one day to June 13 [4]. The main reason for this decision was the overlap of the previous date with a critical match of the Turkish national football team during the 2026 World Cup. Education officials implemented this change to avoid traffic and noise interference from potential post-match celebrations and to maintain student focus [4].

Welfare Innovations: Distribution of Nutrition Packs This year, the Ministry of National Education implemented the Nutrition Pack (Beslenme Paketi) distribution scheme for the first time during the break between the two exam stages. These packs, which included nutrients such as walnuts, raisins, and water, were distributed among candidates who had applied in advance to maintain their energy levels [2]. In Bolu province, this plan was well-received and helped students enter the second stage of the exam (math and science section) with better physical readiness.

Results Announcement and Next Steps With the conclusion of the exam at noon on June 13, the question booklets and answer keys were quickly published by the Ministry of National Education [3]. According to the announced schedule, the final results of the 2026 LGS exam will be released on July 10, 2026, through the official e-government portal and the Ministry of Education website [3]. After the results are announced, the sensitive process of school selection and prioritization begins, during which students will compete for seats in the top schools of Bolu and other Turkish cities based on their standardized scores and national ranking.