29,000 Turkish Security Personnel Ready for June 20, 2026, University Entrance Exam

With the arrival of June, Turkey's educational atmosphere is dominated by one of the largest national events, the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS). According to reports published on June 12, 2026, the Turkish government has taken unprecedented measures for the safe and orderly conduct of this exam, scheduled for June 20 and 21 [1].

YKS 2026 Exam Schedule and Details According to the official calendar announced by the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), this year's exam marathon will be held in three stages. The first stage, the Basic Proficiency Test (TYT), will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The following day, Sunday, June 21, candidates will take the Field Proficiency Test (AYT) in the morning session and the Foreign Language Test (YDT) in the afternoon session [2]. The results of this decisive exam, which determines the academic future of millions of young people, are scheduled to be announced on July 22, 2026 [3].

Massive Police Deployment and Protective Measures Mustafa Çiftçi, the Minister of Interior, announced that a total of 29,103 security personnel have been assigned for the exam days. These forces include 26,468 police personnel in 81 provinces and 2,635 gendarmerie personnel in rural areas and exam centers under their control [1].

In addition to the physical presence, advanced equipment such as sensitive detectors and body cameras will be used for the first time for inspections at the entrances of exam centers. The aim of these measures is to prevent any violations or cheating and to create a secure environment for candidates. Furthermore, the process of transporting questions and exam papers between cities is being carried out under the strict supervision of police escort teams [1].

Traffic and Noise Bans Around Centers One of the primary concerns for authorities is maintaining the concentration of candidates during the exam session. To this end, any gatherings, construction activities, continuous honking, and events leading to noise pollution have been banned around the 4,261 schools where the exam is held [1]. Traffic police will also manage the routes leading to the centers to prevent traffic congestion and ensure students do not arrive late.

Special Facilities for Lost Identity Cards The Turkish government has made special arrangements to prevent the disqualification of candidates who have lost their identity cards. Population offices (Civil Registry) in all provinces and districts where the exam is held will be open on Saturday, June 20, from 07:30 to 12:30 to issue temporary identity documents for candidates who present their exam entrance document [1]. This action is considered an important step in reducing the stress of families and students during the critical hours before the exam.