ÖSYM to Hold Three Exams This Weekend

Turkey's examination authority, ÖSYM, is set to conduct three significant exams this weekend, impacting numerous candidates pursuing higher education and professional careers. The Electronic Foreign Language Exam (e-YDS) is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, in Adana, Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir, with 5,322 candidates expected to participate. The exam will consist of 80 questions to be answered within 180 minutes, with provisions for additional time for eligible disabled candidates. Results for this exam will be released on the same day.

On Sunday, August 23, the focus shifts to the Medical Specialization Entrance Exam (TUS) and the Equivalence Exam for Medical Doctors (STS Tıp Doktorluğu). The TUS will be held across 14 cities and 15 centers, featuring two test sections: Basic Medical Sciences and Clinical Medical Sciences. A total of 73,039 candidates will take the TUS. The STS Tıp Doktorluğu exam will be conducted in Ankara in two stages, with 1,628 candidates registered. Both TUS and STS exams will have 100 multiple-choice questions, with a 135-minute response time. Results for these exams are slated for announcement on September 17.

ÖSYM President Prof. Dr. Bayram Ali Ersoy highlighted the importance of these exams for candidates' educational and professional paths. He assured that ÖSYM is committed to providing a secure and fair testing environment. "A total of 9,090 people, including security personnel, will work at the exams," Ersoy stated. Special arrangements have been made for 167 disabled candidates, and fee exemptions are provided for veterans and the families of martyrs and veterans. In cases where candidates have lost identification or lack proper documentation, provincial and district population directorates will remain open on exam days to assist them. Candidates can access their exam entry documents through ÖSYM's official website.