2026 YDS/2 Exam and Application Dates Announced by ÖSYM
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The 2026 YDS/2 foreign language exam will be held on November 22, 2026.
- Applications for the exam will be accepted from September 30 to October 8, 2026, with a late application period on October 14.
- Exam results will be announced on December 10, 2026, and scores are valid for five years.
Thousands of candidates aiming for academic careers, graduate studies, or language proficiency bonuses are awaiting the 2026 YDS/2 exam dates. The second paper-based foreign language exam of the year is scheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 10:15 AM. The exam will last 180 minutes.
Applications for the YDS/2 session are open from September 30 to October 8, 2026. A late application day is available on October 14, 2026, until 11:59 PM. Candidates must complete their applications within these official periods.
Following the exam on November 22, 2026, results will be processed. The ÖSYM (Measuring, Selection and Placement Center) has set December 10, 2026, as the official date for announcing the results. Candidates can access their scores via the ÖSYM Results Announcement System using their Turkish ID numbers and passwords. The scores obtained are valid for five years from the date of the exam, unless legal changes occur.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.