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Turkey announces 2026 ALES/3 exam application and exam dates
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Turkey announces 2026 ALES/3 exam application and exam dates

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Applications for the 2026 ALES/3 exam in Turkey will open on October 7, 2026, and close on October 15, 2026.
  • A late application period will be available on October 21, 2026, for those who miss the initial deadline.
  • The ALES/3 exam itself is scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2026, with results expected by December 17, 2026.

The application period for the 2026-ALES/3 exam, administered by Turkey's Measuring, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), has been announced. Prospective candidates can submit their applications starting October 7, 2026, with the deadline set for October 15, 2026.

For individuals who may miss the initial application window, ÖSYM will provide a late application opportunity on October 21, 2026. This late application period will conclude at 11:59 PM on the same day. All details regarding application dates and the exam itself are available in ÖSYM's official 2026 examination calendar.

The 2026-ALES/3, the final Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam of the year, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 29, 2026. Following the application process, ÖSYM will release further information concerning exam admission documents, session times, and specific application procedures. Candidates can anticipate accessing their ALES/3 results on December 17, 2026.

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