Turkey's Weekend Exam Calendar; Details of LGS on June 13, 2026

Today is June 14, 2026, and Turkey's educational atmosphere is dominated by one of the year's largest academic competitions. According to the official calendar released by the Ministry of National Education (MEB) and the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), the main stage of the High School Entrance System exam, known as LGS, took place yesterday, Saturday, June 13 [1]. This exam, originally scheduled for June 14, was moved forward by one day due to a conflict with the national football team's schedule to allow candidates to attend their sessions with greater peace of mind [2].

Details of the LGS Exam on June 13 The 2026 LGS exam was held with the participation of approximately 1,022,000 candidates across Turkey and several international centers. The competition was organized into two separate question booklets: "Verbal" and "Numerical." The first session, covering Literature, History, and Religion, began at 09:30 AM, while the second session, dedicated to Mathematics and Science, started at 11:30 AM [2]. Reports indicate that strict security and traffic measures were in place around examination centers to ensure students reached their seats without delay.

The Role of ÖSYM and Specialized Exams In addition to the exams supervised by the Ministry of Education, ÖSYM also had programs on its agenda for this weekend. Alongside LGS, the Teacher Placement Tests (STS) were held in some centers [1]. The organization is also making final preparations for the year's largest educational event, the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS), which is scheduled for next week.

Looking Ahead to Next Week: The YKS University Entrance Exam Candidates who followed the exam news yesterday and today are now looking forward to June 20 and 21. According to an official statement from ÖSYM, entry documents for the 2026 YKS can now be obtained through the AIS system [3]. This exam will be held in three stages: TYT (Basic), AYT (Field Proficiency), and YDT (Foreign Language), and will determine the fate of entry into Turkey's prestigious universities.

Final Advice for Candidates and Families Given the high volume of exams in June, families are advised to follow updated calendars on the official MEB and ÖSYM websites. Additionally, candidates must be present at the venue at least one hour before the doors close (09:45 AM for morning sessions), as no one will be allowed entry after this time [1].