YKS Foreign Language Exam Competition in Eskişehir; A Battle Against Time

End of the 2026 Exam Marathon in Eskişehir The Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS), considered one of Turkey's largest educational events, recently reached its final stop in Eskişehir with the Foreign Language Test (YDT). According to reports published by local media, candidates competed for university seats at various exam centers across the city, including Osmangazi University [2]. This exam, the final stage of the three-day marathon, witnessed dramatic scenes of candidates striving to manage their time and reach the exam session.

Battle Against Seconds on the Way to Exam Centers In Eskişehir, many candidates were battling time until the very last seconds. Field reports indicate that near the Faculty of Foreign Languages at Osmangazi University, traffic and the stress of reaching the session reached their peak [3]. One notable incident reflected by media outlets such as habermetraj.com involved a candidate who had forgotten their ID card and managed to enter the session at the last moment with the help of a conscientious citizen who drove them to the university gate in a private vehicle [2]. This "race against time" was evident not only in answering questions but also in reaching the exam seats before the doors closed at 15:30.

Participant Statistics and Exam Details in Eskişehir According to official data, approximately 2,900 candidates were registered to take the foreign language exam in Eskişehir, competing under the supervision of 351 proctors [3]. The exam consisted of 80 specialized questions, which candidates had 120 minutes to answer. While some participants complained about the difficulty of the reading comprehension and translation sections, many cited time management as their greatest challenge in this test [2]. The enthusiastic presence of families behind the closed doors of the exam centers, praying for their children's success, gave a special atmosphere to the streets of Eskişehir.

Waiting for Results and Next Steps With the completion of the YDT exam, candidates have now entered the critical waiting phase. According to the official calendar announced by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), the evaluation process of the answer sheets has begun, and the final results of the 2026 YKS will be announced on July 22 [1][4]. After receiving their scores, candidates will begin the department selection process to head to their desired universities based on their rankings. Educational experts recommend that candidates prioritize researching departments and university capacities during this period.