Official Start of LGS 2026 Selection Period in Turkey; Deadline July 27

Selection Marathon Begins for Students in Turkey

Following the announcement of the High School Entrance Exam (LGS) results on July 10, one of the most critical academic stages has now arrived for eighth-grade students in Turkey. According to the official announcement by the Ministry of National Education (MEB), the selection period officially began today, Monday, July 13, 2026, and will continue until the end of business hours on July 27 [1]. In this year's exam, more than one million students competed, among whom 452 students achieved a perfect score of 500 [2].

Details of the Selection Process in the e-Okul System

Students must complete all stages of their selection process through the e-Okul electronic system. According to the new regulations, the selection process is divided into three main sections:

1. Local Placement: This stage is mandatory for all students. Even those who intend to choose a school based on their exam score must first select 5 schools based on their place of residence. In this section, criteria such as home address, Grade Point Average (OBP), and attendance status are prioritized [3].
2. Central Placement: Students who participated in the LGS exam can select up to 10 schools from Science High Schools, Anatolian High Schools, and Project Schools. These selections are made based on the exam score and the Percentile rank [2].
3. Boarding Schools: Students also have the right to select 5 boarding schools in a separate list.

Key Tips for Success in Selection

Educational experts emphasize that students should not rely solely on their raw scores. The Percentile rank is the most important indicator for estimating the chance of admission to top high schools [2]. The Ministry of National Education has also established free counseling centers in schools across the country to help families correctly arrange their priorities. It is worth noting that all selections registered in the e-Okul system must be approved by the student's middle school administration; otherwise, the selection will be invalid [3].

Final Calendar and Announcement of Results

According to the published timeline, the final placement results and the list of vacant quotas will be announced on August 5, 2026 [1]. Immediately after the results are announced, the "Placement-Based Transfer Process" will begin in two stages to give a second chance to students who were not admitted to their first choice or who wish to change schools. The first stage of transfers will take place from August 5 to 7, and the second stage from August 10 to 12 [3].