YKS 2026 Results Announced in Turkey; Complete Guide to Viewing the Scorecard

Official Announcement of YKS 2026 Results by ÖSYM

After weeks of waiting, the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) announced the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) results on the morning of July 18, 2026 [1]. This exam, considered the largest academic event in Turkey, determines the path for students to enter public and private universities. According to the official statement, candidates can access their scores for the three stages—TYT, AYT, and YDT—via the sonuc.osym.gov.tr portal.

How to View the Scorecard and Score Details

Candidates do not need to visit in person to view their results. By logging into the ÖSYM results system and entering their T.C. Kimlik Numarası (ID Number) and AİS (Candidate Transaction System) password, the full scorecard is visible [2]. This scorecard includes raw scores, scaled scores, and national rankings. Educational experts recommend that candidates pay special attention to specific rankings in various subgroups in addition to the total rank, as the main criteria for preference selection are the quota rank and national rank.

Participant Statistics and Initial Analysis of This Year's Exam

Initial reports show that in 2026, more than 3 million candidates participated in the first stage of the exam (TYT). Preliminary analysis suggests that the difficulty level of questions in the mathematics and science sections changed slightly compared to last year, which affected score scaling [3]. ÖSYM stated that average scores in some subjects improved compared to 2025, but competition in popular fields like Medicine, Computer Engineering, and Law remains very intense.

Next Steps: Preference Period and Guide Publication

With the results announced, it is now time for the most sensitive stage: the "Preference Period" (Tercih Dönemi). According to the academic calendar, the 2026 preference guide will be published in the coming days, and the process is expected to start in late July and continue until the first week of August [3]. Candidates must register their priority list in the system based on their rank and university capacities. It is recommended that applicants use professional educational counseling to optimize their choices so they do not miss the chance of admission to the best possible program.