Announcement of Turkey's YKS 2026 Results; Final Decision to Cancel Question 23

Waiting for YKS 2026 Results and Probable Dates With the completion of the national university entrance exams in Turkey (YKS), all eyes are now on the country's Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). According to the official calendar, preliminary results are scheduled for release on July 22, 2026 [4]. However, some news sources, including reports in media outlets such as "Sektör Gazetesi" and "Türkiye Gazetesi," suggest that if legal processes are finalized, results could be available as early as Monday, July 20 [2].

Math Question 23 Controversy; From Answer Change to Final Cancellation One of the most challenging issues in this year's exam was question number 23 in the mathematics booklet of the Field Proficiency Test (AYT). Initially, ÖSYM announced on July 1 that the correct answer to this question had been changed from option "C" to option "A" [1]. This sudden change led to widespread protests by candidates and the matter was taken to court.

According to the latest reports as of today, July 18, the court has ruled for the complete cancellation of this question. Education reporter Mahmut Özay confirmed that due to scientific ambiguities, Math Question 23 will no longer be included in the score calculations, which is vital news for those concerned about the question's impact on their ranking [3].

Impact of Question Cancellation on Candidate Score Calculation The cancellation of a question in the Turkish university entrance exam means its removal from the entire scoring process. According to the YKS 2026 guide, when a question is cancelled, it is not calculated for any candidate, and its points are distributed among the other correct questions of the same subject [1]. It is worth noting that previously, question number 20 in the Turkish Literature section was also cancelled for a similar reason [2]. Therefore, candidates should update their calculations based on the removal of these two questions (Literature Question 20 and Math Question 23).

How to View Results on the ÖSYM Portal On the day results are announced, candidates can view their final report cards by visiting the official ÖSYM results system at sonuc.osym.gov.tr and entering their T.C. Kimlik No and private password [4]. Experts recommend that candidates carefully study the department selection guide immediately after receiving their results, as ranking ranges may shift compared to initial estimates due to the aforementioned question cancellations.