Following the announcement by the Measuring, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), the 2026 YÖKDİL/2 exam date has been changed due to security measures for the NATO summit. Candidates are now awaiting the release of entrance cards for this crucial exam.
The Higher Education Institutions Foreign Language Test, known as YÖKDİL, is one of the most important prerequisites for postgraduate and doctoral applicants, as well as for academic promotion in Turkish universities. As July 2026 approaches, candidates for the second session of this exam (YÖKDİL/2) are facing new challenges and changes in the examination calendar [1].
Change in YÖKDİL/2 Exam Date According to the latest update of the ÖSYM exam calendar, the date for the YÖKDİL/2 exam, which was previously scheduled for early August, has been changed. Due to the NATO Leaders' Summit being held in Ankara and the associated security and logistical measures, the organization decided to postpone the exam by one week. Accordingly, the YÖKDİL/2 exam will be held on August 9, 2026 [3]. This change also includes other important exams such as ALES/2 to avoid interference with the capital's security protocols.
Registration Status and Deadlines Many candidates have recently asked about the possibility of re-registration. According to official reports, the regular registration process for this session took place between June 16 and June 24, 2026 [2]. Additionally, the late registration (Geç Başvuru) deadline ended on June 30, 2026. Therefore, as of today (July 9, 2026), there is no possibility for new registration for the second session, and candidates must prepare for the exam session [4].
Entrance Card Release and Exam Locations One of the main concerns for candidates is knowing the exact location of the exam. ÖSYM typically releases entrance cards 10 to 15 days before the exam date. Since the exam will be held on August 9, the link to download the entrance card is expected to be activated on the AIS (Aday İşlemleri Sistemi) portal in the last week of July 2026 [1]. Candidates will need their Turkish ID number (T.C. Kimlik) and password to receive this card.
Results Announcement and Validity After the exam on August 9, candidates will not have to wait long for their scores. According to the announced calendar, YÖKDİL/2 results will be declared on August 21, 2026, through the official ÖSYM results website [4]. Scores from this exam are valid in three fields: Basic Sciences and Engineering, Social Sciences, and Health Sciences, and are used for admission to both public and private universities in Turkey.
The YÖKDİL/2 exam will be held across Turkey on August 9, 2026.
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