Release of Turkey's DGS 2026 Questions and Answer Key

Today, Sunday, July 19, 2026, thousands of candidates across Turkey and Northern Cyprus participated in the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) to test their chances of entering undergraduate programs. According to the official announcement by the Measuring, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), the basic question booklet and answer key for this exam were published at 13:45 local time [1].

Question Release Details and Access Method Following ÖSYM's standard procedure, 10% of the exam questions are publicly viewable as a PDF on the organization's website for all users. However, candidates who took the exam can access the full version of the questions using their T.C. Kimlik No (National ID) and private password through the AIS (Aday İşlemleri Sistemi) portal [2]. This access will remain active for 10 days, until the end of the day on July 29, 2026, after which it will be removed from the system.

Exam Structure and Candidate Feedback The DGS 2026 exam consisted of 100 questions divided into two sections: Numerical Ability (Mathematics and Geometry) and Verbal Ability (Turkish Language). Candidates had 135 minutes to answer these questions. According to reports published in local media such as "Alanya Postası," many candidates described the mathematics section as challenging [3]. It is worth noting that in this exam's scoring system, every four incorrect answers cancel out one correct answer, making the calculation of the raw score (Net) vital for candidates.

Final Result Announcement and Next Steps In accordance with the academic calendar announced by ÖSYM, the final results of the DGS 2026 exam will be declared on August 13, 2026 [1]. After receiving their scorecards, candidates will enter the preference (Tercih) phase. During this stage, associate degree graduates can compete for vacant seats in related fields at state and private universities in Turkey based on their scores and academic records. The preference process usually begins one week after the results are announced, and the preference guide will also be published by ÖSYM [2].