13 GASMEK Students Shine in Top 1% of Turkey's 2026 LGS Exam

Historical Success Under Educational Equality

Following the nationwide High School Entrance Exam (LGS) held on June 13, 2026, the final results indicate a significant academic leap in the city of Gaziantep. The Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Art and Vocational Training Courses, known as GASMEK, announced that the center's support programs for underprivileged students have borne fruit. According to the official municipality statement, 550 students in 8 different centers received free preparatory courses, of which 13 managed to join the top 1% of the entire country. [2][3]

This success is not limited to single-digit rankings; statistics show that 20 students were in the top 2%, 30 in the top 3%, and another 37 in the top 4% of the country. In total, more than 600 students from this center achieved rankings that pave the way for their entry into Turkey's best Science High Schools and prestigious state schools. [1][4]

Narratives of the Elite; From Dream to Reality

One of the shining figures of this term is Ahmet Muhsin Topsakal, who succeeded in ranking in the top 0.42% of Turkey. Speaking to the media, he attributed his success to consistent study and utilizing GASMEK's standardized practice exams. Dreaming of becoming a doctor, he emphasized: "GASMEK's question-solving classes and simulated exams played a key role in reducing my stress and improving my academic level." [2][5]

Similarly, Hüseyin Yıldırım, another student who achieved a 0.91% ranking, announced his goal is to be admitted to the "Vehbi Dinçerler" Science High School and eventually specialize in general surgery. He noted that solving more than 300 questions daily and the support of the center's dedicated teachers smoothed the difficult path of the LGS exam for him. [3]

Free and Quality Services; "Gaziantep, City of Education" Motto

Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, under the vision of "Gaziantep, City of Education," has made extensive investments in GASMEK centers. These centers strive to bridge the educational gap between different economic classes by providing free supplementary books, individual academic counseling, and specialized courses. [4]

With the exam phase concluded, GASMEK has now entered a new phase of its services. By deploying expert consultants in all its branches, the center provides free counseling to students and their families during the sensitive process of school selection to ensure that every student is admitted to the best possible school based on their rank and interest. [2][3]

Social Impacts and Students' Academic Future

The success of students such as Halim Agah Batuk, who intends to become a pilot in the future with a 0.84% ranking, demonstrates the diversity of dreams and the high potential of the region's youth. Educational experts believe that the GASMEK educational model can serve as a pattern for other municipalities in Turkey to promote general knowledge levels and support local elites. [1][4]