Cancellation of a Question in Turkey's 2026 YKS; Latest Changes and Appeals

The Turkish university entrance exam (YKS), held on June 20 and 21, 2026, with the participation of millions of candidates, is now in the critical stage of grading and result announcement. According to an official statement from the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) released on July 1, scientific reviews of the exam questions have led to significant changes in the final answer key [1].

Details of Canceled and Modified Questions According to the ÖSYM Board of Directors, after reviewing candidate appeals and expert analyses, question number 20 in the 'Field Proficiency Test' (AYT) booklet under the Turkish Language and Literature-Social Sciences-1 section has been completely canceled. Additionally, in the mathematics section of the same exam, the answer key for question number 23, previously announced as option 'C', has been changed to option 'A' [1]. These decisions were made based on scientific standards to prevent any infringement on candidates' rights.

New Legal Complaint on July 7, 2026 Today, July 7, 2026, reports indicate that debates surrounding mathematics question number 23 continue. A candidate in Sakarya province has filed a formal lawsuit, demanding the total cancellation of this question instead of just a key change [2]. The candidate argues that changing the option from C to A alone does not ensure educational justice and that the question should be removed from score calculations due to structural ambiguity. The court is expected to issue a final ruling within the next 15 days after receiving expert opinions, which could lead to a re-evaluation of scores [2].

Score Calculation After Question Cancellation In accordance with the YKS 2026 guide, if a question is canceled by ÖSYM or judicial authorities, that question is excluded from the evaluation process. In this case, the points for the canceled question are distributed among the remaining correct questions in that section to maintain the total value of the booklet [1]. This issue is vital for candidates on the threshold of admission to popular programs.

Final Results Announcement Date Despite recent legal challenges, the official ÖSYM calendar still lists July 22, 2026, as the date for the final exam results announcement [3]. Candidates can access their final report cards and national rankings through the ÖSYM results system using their ID numbers and passwords. Following the announcement, the preference selection process will begin, marking a decisive stage for entry into prestigious Turkish universities.