DGS 2026 Exam Held in Turkey; Competition for Undergraduate Entry

Details of the 2026 DGS Exam Today, Sunday, July 19, 2026, the Turkish Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) held the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) in exam centers across the country [1]. This exam, which began at 10:15 AM local time, provides a crucial opportunity for graduates of two-year (associate) programs to continue their education in four-year (undergraduate) programs. According to strict ÖSYM regulations, candidates were not allowed to enter the exam halls after 10:00 AM, and the "15-minute rule" was once again emphasized by authorities [2].

Question Structure and Timing Candidates in this exam session faced 100 questions, including 50 questions in the academic aptitude section (mathematics and logic) and 50 questions in the Turkish language section. The time allotted for answering these questions was 135 minutes, ending at 12:30 PM [2]. The exam is designed to evaluate the analytical and linguistic skills of candidates to adapt to undergraduate standards. Immediately after the exam, the question booklet and the preliminary answer key were published on the official ÖSYM website for candidate review [1].

Media Reflection and Candidate Opinions The website Memurlar.Net, a primary source for educational and employment news in Turkey, reported that many candidates described the mathematics section as more challenging than in previous years [3]. In discussion forums, heated debates have emerged regarding the difficulty level of the questions and time management. Education experts believe that given the intense competition for limited spots in state universities, accuracy in answering the mathematics section will play a decisive role in the candidates' final rankings.

Results Announcement and Next Steps According to the official calendar announced by ÖSYM, the final results of the DGS 2026 exam will be declared on August 13, 2026 [1]. Following the announcement of results, the critical preference phase will begin, where candidates will register their priorities based on their scores and the announced university capacities. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to continue their undergraduate studies starting from the fall semester of the 2026-2027 academic year.