ÖSYM Announces New Exam Calendar; Thousands of Students' Wait Ends

Today, Saturday, July 4, 2026, Turkey's Measurement, Selection, and Placement Center (ÖSYM) released new details of the national exam calendar that thousands of students and foreign and domestic candidates were waiting for. This announcement includes the exact registration dates for entrance exams and emergency changes to the timing of some exams due to international meetings.

Start of TR-YÖS/2 Registration for Foreign Students According to the official announcement by ÖSYM, the registration process for the second term of the Turkish Entrance Exam for Foreign Students in 2026 (2026-TR-YÖS/2) will begin on July 9 [1]. This exam, which is vital for the admission of international students to Turkish universities, will be held on October 11, 2026. Candidates have until August 3 to complete their documents through the ÖSYM online system. Educational authorities emphasized that applicants should read the exam guide carefully to avoid problems in the admission process.

Change in Teacher Exam Dates Due to NATO Summit One of the most important parts of today's announcement concerns the change in the timing of the National Education Ministry Academy Entrance Exam (MEB-AGS) and the Teaching Field Knowledge Test (ÖABT). These exams were previously scheduled for July 12, but due to the NATO Summit in Ankara and related security and logistical measures, the date has been moved to July 26, 2026 [2]. This decision was made to prevent any disruption in candidate travel and to maintain order in the exam centers.

Countdown to YKS 2026 Results While new exams are being planned, millions of students who took the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) in June are waiting for their results. According to the official calendar, the results of this major academic marathon will be announced on July 22, 2026 [3]. However, given the high speed of data processing in recent years, there is speculation that the results might be announced one or two days earlier than scheduled.

Electronic Exams Held This Weekend Simultaneously with these announcements, today, July 4, the Electronic Foreign Language Exam (e-YDS) in German and French is being held at equipped exam centers in cities such as Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir. Additionally, the Istanbul University (AUZEF) supplementary exams are also underway, causing traffic and crowds around exam centers. Candidates are required to have their entrance cards and valid identification documents to avoid being barred from entry.