Conclusion of the 2026 LGS Marathon and the Countdown for Turkey's YKS Exam

Conclusion of the LGS Exam and Schedule Change Due to the World Cup The Turkish High School Entrance Exam (LGS), originally scheduled for June 14, was moved forward by one day to June 13, 2026, due to a conflict with the Turkey vs. Australia match in the 2026 World Cup [1]. Over one million students participated in this exam to test their chances of entering top-tier high schools. According to the Ministry of National Education (MEB), question booklets and answer keys were released immediately after the exam to allow students to evaluate their performance [5].

Result Announcement and Selection Process Based on the official calendar released by the government, LGS results will be announced on July 10, 2026, via the official website of the Ministry of National Education [3]. After receiving their results, students will enter the critical selection phase, which will take place from July 13 to 24. Final placement results and vacant school capacities will be announced on August 5, 2026, officially closing the high school entrance process [5].

Preparation for YKS: The Big Marathon Approaches With the LGS process concluded, all attention is now focused on the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS), scheduled for the end of this week, June 20 and 21, 2026 [4]. The exam consists of three stages: TYT (Basic Proficiency Test), AYT (Field Proficiency Test), and YDT (Foreign Language Test). The Measuring, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) announced that entry cards have been available for some time and strict security measures have been taken for the exam [1].

Art and Morale: Yiğit Özgür's Animation for Students On the television program "Yolun Başındayken" (At the Beginning of the Road) broadcast on Habertürk, the famous Turkish cartoonist and animator Yiğit Özgür presented a special animation to reduce the stress of candidates and their families [2]. This artistic work, with a humorous look at the challenges of the exam period, aimed to bring a smile to students' faces during these high-pressure days and remind them that life is more than just exam results. The program, hosted by Dr. Görkem İldaş, reviewed the final preparations of candidates for next week's exam [2].

Final Advice for YKS Candidates Educational experts speaking to the media emphasized that candidates should focus on time management and maintaining composure in the remaining days before YKS. Given that the results of this decisive exam will be announced on July 22, 2026, maintaining physical and mental health during this short period is vital [3]. Candidates should avoid reviewing new material and focus on consolidating what they have already learned.