YKS 2026 Coordination Meeting Held; Full Readiness for the Academic Marathon

With only a few days remaining before one of the largest educational events of 2026 in Turkey, the National Exam Coordination Council convened in various provinces. One of the most significant meetings was hosted by Hitit University in the city of Çorum, where all logistical, security, and welfare aspects of the YKS exam were meticulously evaluated [1].

Details of the Coordination Meeting at Hitit University The meeting was chaired by Professor Dr. Ali Osman Öztürk, Rector of Hitit University, and attended by senior provincial officials, including the Deputy Governor, the Police Chief, the Gendarmerie Commander, and directors of national education. The primary goal of this session was to ensure the flawless execution of the exam at testing centers and to provide a peaceful environment for candidates [4]. According to reports published by the media outlet "Yayla Haber," the meeting emphasized the necessity of cooperation among all institutions to prevent any disruption to the exam process [1].

Special Measures for Exam Days According to the council's resolutions, strict measures for noise control and silence around exam centers will be enforced starting from the evening of Friday, June 19. Citizens have been requested to refrain from loud construction activities and excessive honking during exam hours [4]. Additionally, the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs will remain open on Saturday and Sunday so that candidates who have lost their ID cards or face identification issues can obtain temporary identity documents as quickly as possible [1].

Candidate Statistics and 2026 Exam Schedule According to official data from the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), more than 2,425,000 people are participating in this year's exam [3]. The exam will be held in three stages: - Basic Proficiency Test (TYT): Saturday, June 20, at 10:15 - Field Proficiency Tests (AYT): Sunday, June 21, at 10:15 - Foreign Language Test (YDT): Sunday, June 21, at 15:45 [2].

A notable point in this year's statistics is the wide age range of candidates, with the youngest participant being 16 years old and the oldest being 87 years old [3].

Final Recommendations for Candidates Exam officials emphasized that candidates must be present at the exam center at least one hour before the start, as the doors to the testing halls will be closed exactly at 10:00, after which no entry will be permitted [2]. Furthermore, it is mandatory to carry the exam entrance document, which has been active on the ÖSYM system since June 10 [2]. The results of this academic marathon will be officially released on July 22, 2026, according to the announced calendar [3].