Turkey 2026 LGS Exam Results Announced: Record-Breaking Perfect Scores

Official Announcement of 2026 LGS Results

Today, July 10, 2026, the wait for thousands of students and their families across Turkey came to an end. The Ministry of National Education (MEB) published the results of the High School Entrance Exam (LGS), held in June, through its official portal [1]. This exam, considered one of the most critical academic milestones for teenagers in Turkey, determines their placement in top-tier schools, including Science High Schools (Fen Lisesi) and prestigious Anatolian High Schools.

According to preliminary reports, the grading process was conducted with high precision, and candidates can now view their final report cards on the Ministry's website using their national ID numbers and user credentials.

Students Shine with Perfect 500 Scores

The most striking aspect of this year's results, capturing the attention of media and educational experts, is the number of students who achieved a perfect score of 500. Based on a report by the GZT news agency, the number of individuals who correctly answered all questions in both the general and specialized sections has increased significantly compared to previous years [2].

This surge in perfect scores indicates intense competition at the top of the rankings. Educational analysts believe that despite high question standards, student preparation and access to quality educational resources have led to a remarkable number of "LGS Champions" in 2026. This will make the school selection process for top-tier institutions more challenging than ever.

Start of the School Selection and Prioritization Process

With the announcement of results, the countdown for the school selection (Tercih) phase has immediately begun. Simultaneously with the results, the Ministry of National Education released the selection guide and school capacities [3]. Students must make their choices based on their percentile rank (Yüzdelik Dilim), which is the primary criterion for admission to elite schools.

Experts advise families not to rely solely on the total score but to base their decisions on provincial and national percentile ranks. Competition for entry into renowned high schools such as "Galatasaray" and "Istanbul Erkek" is expected to peak this year due to the high volume of perfect scores [2].

Analysis of the 2026 Exam Difficulty Level

Statistical reviews show that in this year's exam, mathematics questions continued to serve as the primary filter, but the average of correct answers in science and Turkish language subjects improved compared to last year [1]. This balance in scores has resulted in a denser distribution of students in the middle rankings, doubling the importance of precision during the selection process.