Following the conclusion of the 2026 YKS exam, candidates are asking whether their scores will remain valid for future years or if they can use scores from previous years for this year's university placement.
After the administration of the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) in June 2026, one of the most frequent questions from candidates on social media and news outlets such as Fotomaç [1] concerns the validity period of the scores obtained. Given the extensive changes implemented by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) in recent years, a precise understanding of these rules is vital for students' academic futures.
Cancellation of the Two-Year Validity Rule for TYT Scores In previous years, a regulation existed where candidates who scored above 200 in the TYT (Basic Proficiency Test) section could use that score the following year. However, according to the latest guide published by ÖSYM for 2026, this rule is no longer in effect [2]. In fact, the validity of TYT scores, which was previously two years under specific conditions, is now limited to the year the exam was taken. This means that to enter a university in any academic year, candidates must participate in that year's exam.
Is Last Year's Score Valid for 2026 Placement? Many candidates ask if they can participate in this year's placement using their 2025 results. The short answer is "No." According to current regulations, scores obtained in the TYT, AYT, and YDT exams are only valid for the placement period of that same year [3]. Therefore, if a candidate achieved a very high score in 2025 but did not make a selection, they cannot use that score for admission in 2026 and should have retaken the exam.
Conditions for Transferring Scores to Next Year A question now facing participants of the June 2026 exam is the possibility of transferring scores to 2027. Based on current ÖSYM procedures, YKS 2026 scores cannot be transferred to 2027 [1]. Each candidate is only permitted to make selections in August based on the rank and score achieved in this year's exam. This decision was made to ensure educational equity, considering the varying difficulty levels of questions each year.
Key Points for Candidates During the Placement Phase Candidates should note that after the results are announced in July, only the scores listed on the 2026 result document will be considered. Using scores from previous years in the online placement system is impossible [2]. It is recommended that candidates prioritize their choices by focusing on this year's announced percentiles and university capacities in the placement guide. Any rumors regarding the return of the two-year validity rule are invalid without official confirmation from ÖSYM.
According to new ÖSYM regulations, YKS 2026 exam scores are only valid for placement in the current year.
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- YKS puanı kaç yıl geçerli? 2026 ÖSYM kılavuzu — FOTOMAÇ (2026-06-16)
- 2026-YKS Yükseköğretim Kurumları Sınavı Kılavuzu — ÖSYM (2026-02-01)
- TYT 200 puan uygulaması kaldırıldı mı? Son durum — Hürriyet (2026-06-10)
