Complete Guide to YÖKDİL 2026 Late Registration; Fees and Steps

The Higher Education Institutions Foreign Language Test, abbreviated as YÖKDİL, is one of the most vital exams for postgraduate students and academic applicants in Turkey. According to the 2026 academic calendar, candidates who for any reason failed to finalize their registration during the prescribed period are facing the opening of the late registration (Geç Başvuru) system today, June 30, 2026 [1]. This is the final chance to attend the second exam session of the current calendar year.

When is the YÖKDİL 2026 Late Registration Deadline? The late registration process for the YÖKDİL/2 exam is usually scheduled for only one day. Based on official announcements from the Measuring, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), candidates must complete all data entry and payment steps by 23:59 local time on the designated date (today) [2]. Failure to complete any of these steps will be considered a withdrawal from the exam. It should be noted that this time frame will not be extended under any circumstances.

Late Registration Fee and Payment Method One of the main differences in late registration is the increase in the exam fee. According to ÖSYM regulations, the late registration fee is 50 percent higher than the regular registration fee [3]. Candidates must pay the specified amount only through the online payment gateways available in the ÖSYM AIS system. Unlike the regular period, during the late registration phase, it is not possible to pay through bank branches, and payment must be made exclusively with valid bank cards on the same day of registration [2].

Step-by-Step Guide to Registering in the AIS System To register, candidates must follow these steps: 1. Log in to the ÖSYM Applicant Transactions System (ais.osym.gov.tr). 2. Select the 2026-YÖKDİL/2 exam section from the list of active exams. 3. Complete the personal information forms and select the examination center (city of the venue). 4. Upload a passport-sized photo (if the photo in the system has expired). 5. Final confirmation of information and transfer to the payment gateway to deposit the additional fee [3].

Exam Date and Final Notes The 2026 YÖKDİL/2 exam will be held in August as scheduled. This exam is offered in three fields: Social Sciences, Engineering Sciences, and Health Sciences, and candidates must choose one of these booklets based on their field of study [1]. Candidates are advised to receive and save the registration confirmation sheet from the system after completing the payment to avoid any problems on the day the entrance card is issued [2].