Turkey University Entrance Exam (YKS) 2026 Choice Period Announced

After months of waiting, the Measuring, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) released the 2026 YKS results on July 16 [1]. With the scores and rankings of candidates determined in the three stages of TYT, AYT, and YDT, all eyes are now on the academic calendar for the start of the choice (Tercih) phase. Following the pattern of previous years and preliminary announcements, the choice process is expected to begin in the last week of July.

Official YKS 2026 Choice Schedule According to reports published in reputable media such as Milliyet, the choice process usually begins one week after the announcement of results [2]. Although the exact start date was not specified at the time of the results announcement, it is predicted that candidates will have the opportunity to register their priority lists in the choice system from July 23 to August 2, 2026. Candidates should note that this time frame is usually not extended, and compliance with the legal deadline is mandatory.

Publication of the Choice Guide and Capacities ÖSYM will publish the comprehensive Choice Guide (Kılavuz) simultaneously with the preparation of the choice infrastructure [3]. This guide contains vital information, including the admission capacity for each major in public and private universities, specific prerequisites for each faculty, and the admission rankings from previous years. Candidates are required to study this guide carefully before finalizing their lists, as some majors demand specific age or physical health conditions.

How to Register Priorities in the AIS System All stages of the choice process will be conducted electronically through the Candidate Transactions System (AIS) at the address ais.osym.gov.tr [1]. Each candidate has the right to choose a maximum of 24 programs. Educational experts recommend that candidates divide their list into three sections: dream choices (above their rank), logical choices (matching their rank), and safe choices (below their rank) to maximize their chances of admission [2].

Final Placement Results Announcement Date After the choice deadline ends in early August, the placement center will begin the evaluation and placement process. The final results of the choices and the universities where candidates have been accepted are expected to be announced in the second half of August 2026 [3]. Following the announcement, accepted students must proceed with in-person or electronic registration at their destination universities within the specified period. Failure to act within the designated time will be considered a withdrawal from enrollment.