Turkey YKS 2026 Results Announcement Date; Countdown Begins

Official Announcement Date for YKS 2026 Results

Following the three-stage Turkish university entrance exams (YKS) held on June 20 and 21, 2026, all eyes are now on the official calendar of the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). According to the latest updates from this organization, the results for the TYT, AYT, and YDT exams will be officially announced on July 22, 2026 [1][2].

Although in some years ÖSYM has released results one or two days earlier than scheduled, no official statement regarding an early release has been issued so far, and July 22 remains the primary reference date for candidates [3]. This one-month wait is due to the precise process of grading optical answer sheets and reviewing potential objections.

How to View Results and the Inquiry System

Candidates do not need to visit any office in person to view their scorecards. Results will be announced solely through the official electronic portal. According to reports published in reputable media outlets such as Milliyet, the result inquiry system will be activated on the website sonuc.osym.gov.tr on the day of the announcement [2].

Candidates can access details of their raw scores, scaled scores, and most importantly, their national ranking by entering their T.C. Kimlik Numarası and their private password into the AIS system [3]. Due to high traffic on the website during the initial minutes of the announcement, candidates are advised to use a stable internet connection and try again a few minutes later if disruptions occur.

Cancellation and Correction of Questions; Important News for Candidates

One of the most significant news items in recent days that will affect the final results is the official statement from ÖSYM regarding the correction of answer keys. According to the organization, during expert reviews, one question in the Turkish Literature and Social Sciences (AYT) section has been canceled, and the answer key for one question in the Mathematics section has been changed [4].

These changes mean that grading for all candidates will be conducted based on the new corrections. The canceled question will be removed from the score calculation, and its points will be distributed among the other questions in that section according to assessment rules. This could lead to slight changes in borderline rankings [4].

Next Step: Department and University Selection

Immediately after the results are announced on July 22, the critical phase of department selection (Tercih) will begin. Although the exact start date for the selection process has not yet been officially announced, it is predicted that this process will start in the last week of July and continue until the first week of August [2][3].

In 2026, new changes have also been made to university capacities and departments. The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) has announced that 16 new departments in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Security, and Digital Technologies have been added to this year's selection handbook, offering new opportunities for candidates [3].