YKS 2026 Base Points: Complete Guide to Turkish University Admissions

Following the TYT, AYT, and YDT exams held on June 20 and 21, 2026, all eyes are now on the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center of Turkey (ÖSYM). Candidates are seeking answers to which programs and universities they can be admitted to based on their scores to plan their academic future [1].

2026 Results Calendar and Preference Process According to the official schedule released by ÖSYM, the YKS 2026 exam results will be officially announced on July 22, 2026 [2]. Candidates can view their scores and national rankings on the sonuc.osym.gov.tr system using their T.C. identification number and password. Immediately after the results are announced, the preference guide will be published, and the priority selection process will begin [3].

Base Points for 2-Year and 4-Year Courses Base Points (Taban Puanları) represent the score of the last person admitted to a program in the previous year. For 2026, candidates should consider the following:

• 2-Year Courses (Associate): Admission to these programs is mainly based on the TYT exam score. Fields such as First Aid, Computer Programming, and Graphic Design are among the most popular options at this level [1].
• 4-Year Courses (Undergraduate): For entry into these programs, the AYT exam score is the primary criterion. Engineering, Medicine, Law, and Management lead the demand list [1].

Experts emphasize that candidates should not rely solely on raw scores; rather, the "Success Ranking" (Başarı Sıralaması) is a much more accurate criterion for a successful preference process [2].

New Majors in the 2026-2027 Academic Year The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) has introduced 16 new majors for the new academic year in undergraduate and associate degrees, appearing for the first time in the 2026 preference guide. These fields include emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence and History, Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence, Financial Technologies (Fintech), and Mobile Security [3]. This move reflects the shift in Turkish universities toward future-oriented professions.

Final Recommendations for Candidates According to reports published in reputable media outlets such as "Sabah," candidates should prepare their hypothetical lists based on 2025 base points before the results are announced [1]. It is also recommended to carefully review the new capacities announced by universities, as increased capacity in some fields can improve the chances of admission with lower rankings [3].