Announcement Date for 2026 Turkey University Entrance Exam (YKS) Confirmed: Wednesday, July 22

Countdown to YKS 2026 Results As the end of July approaches, excitement among university candidates in Turkey has reached its peak. According to the official calendar published by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), the 2026 YKS results will be announced on Wednesday, July 22 [1]. This exam, held in three stages—TYT, AYT, and YDT—in June, determines the academic path for over 2.4 million candidates [2]. Despite rumors on social media regarding a possible early announcement, educational authorities have emphasized that candidates should base their planning on the official date of July 22 [4].

How to View Results on the ÖSYM System Candidates can view their scorecards starting Wednesday morning by visiting the official results portal at sonuc.osym.gov.tr. To access the user panel, entering the Turkish Republic Identification Number (T.C. Kimlik Numarası) and the candidate's password is required [2]. The published scorecard will include raw scores for each subject, scaled scores, national rankings in various categories, and final scores including the High School Grade Point Average (OBP). It should be noted that no physical or written scorecards will be sent to candidates' addresses, and the electronic version is the only valid official document [1].

Technical Changes and Question Corrections One of the important points in this year's exam is the technical corrections made after reviewing objections. According to published reports, the key for question number 23 in the Mathematics exam (AYT) has been changed from option "C" to "A" [5]. Additionally, one question in the Turkish Literature and Social Sciences-1 section has been canceled due to a technical flaw. These changes have been automatically incorporated into the final score calculations for all candidates and are reflected in the scorecards released on Wednesday [5].

Start of the Preference and Admission Process Immediately following the announcement of results, the critical Preference (Tercih) phase will begin. Simultaneously with the release of results, ÖSYM will publish the 2026 university capacities and preference guide [2]. This guide specifies the admission capacity for each department, the minimum rankings required in previous years, and the specific conditions of each university. Educational experts recommend that candidates arrange their preference lists based on their ranking in the specific category rather than just the total score [5]. The preference period is expected to last approximately one week.