YKS 2026 Exam Dates; Turkey's University Entrance Exam to be Held This Weekend

Detailed Schedule for YKS 2026 Exam Sessions The Turkish university entrance exam, known as YKS, will be held in three separate stages in 2026. According to the latest announcement by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), the exact timing of this academic marathon is as follows [2][5]:

• TYT Exam (Basic Proficiency): Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 10:15 AM. The duration of this exam is 165 minutes and it is considered the first step for entry into any university department.
• AYT Exam (Field Proficiency): Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 10:15 AM. Candidates have 180 minutes to answer specialized questions in this stage.
• YDT Exam (Foreign Language): Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2026, at 15:45. This exam is specifically for language department applicants and lasts 120 minutes.

How to Obtain the Entrance Card and Required Documents Candidates have been able to access their entrance cards since June 10, 2026 [3]. To obtain this vital document, applicants must visit the Candidate Transactions System (AİS) on the official ÖSYM website and print the relevant sheet using their T.C. Kimlik number and password [5]. It is mandatory to bring the original national ID card or a valid passport along with the printed entrance card (color or black and white) to enter the exam hall; no other documents will be accepted as substitutes.

Vital Exam Day Rules: The 15-Minute Rule One of the most important points emphasized by media outlets such as Fotomaç is the strict "15-minute" rule [3]. According to this rule, the doors of the exam centers will be closed at 10:00 AM for the morning sessions and at 15:30 for the afternoon session (YDT) [2][4]. Candidates who arrive at the exam venue even one minute late will not be allowed to enter. It is strongly recommended that candidates be present at the venue at least one hour before the official start to ensure that body searches and identity verification processes are completed without stress.

Permitted and Prohibited Items in the Exam Room ÖSYM has published a detailed list of prohibited items. Bringing any electronic device, including mobile phones, smartwatches, headphones, and even metal objects such as keys, coins, or jewelry into the hall is forbidden [5]. Candidates are only allowed to bring their entrance card, ID card, and a transparent water bottle without a label. Standard pencils, erasers, and sharpeners will be provided to each student by the organization at the exam site.

Results Announcement Date and Next Steps After the exams conclude on June 21, candidates will enter the waiting period for results. According to the official calendar, the YKS 2026 exam results will be officially announced on July 22, 2026 [1][2]. Following this date, the sensitive process of university preference selection will begin, where candidates must register their university priorities in the system based on their rank achieved in the relevant quotas.