2026 Turkey University Entrance Exam (YKS) Results Date Set; Official Date Announced by ÖSYM

The grand marathon for entering Turkish universities in 2026 is nearing its final station. Following the three exam sessions held in June, the eyes of all candidates and their families are now fixed on the official calendar of the Turkish Assessment Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). According to the latest announcements, the exact date for the results has been determined, and the countdown for the most decisive academic day of the year has begun [1].

Final Date for YKS 2026 Results Based on the official 2026 exam calendar published by ÖSYM, the results of the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) will be officially announced on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 [2][4]. This exam, which was held on June 20 and 21 in three sessions—TYT (Basic Proficiency Test), AYT (Field Proficiency Test), and YDT (Foreign Language Test)—is the primary determinant for student admission into public and private universities in Turkey [5].

How to View the Report Card and Receive Results Candidates do not need to visit in person or wait for a physical document to access their scores and rankings. Following the procedure of previous years, results will be published electronically only. Candidates can view their final report cards by visiting the official results portal at sonuc.osym.gov.tr or through the AIS (Candidate Transactions System) mobile application by entering their T.C. Identity Number and private password [2][3].

This report card will include raw scores, weighted scores based on subject coefficients, and national rankings for each test group. Additionally, the School Priority Score (OBP) will be factored into the final score [2].

Next Step: University Preferences and Admission Immediately after the results are announced on July 22, the critical Preference Period (Tercih Dönemi) will begin. Candidates will register their list of priorities in the system based on their ranking and university capacities [1]. Educational experts recommend that students use the week leading up to the results to carefully study the 2026 preference guide and familiarize themselves with their target universities and departments, as the preference window is usually limited [3].

Will Results Be Announced Early? One of the most common questions among candidates recently is the possibility of an early announcement. Although the official date is July 22, ÖSYM's track record shows that in some years, results have been released one or two days early if the grading and objection processes are completed ahead of schedule [2]. However, as of now, there is no official statement regarding a date change, and candidates should follow the original schedule [4].