Turkey Announces 2026 University Entrance Exam Placement Results
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The results for the 2026 Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) placement in Turkey have been announced.
- Candidates who were placed can complete their registration between August 24-28, with electronic registrations from August 24-26.
- รSYM President Bayram Ali Ersoy congratulated successful candidates and mentioned an additional placement process for those who did not get accepted.
The Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (รSYM) in Turkey has announced the placement results for the 2026 Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS). Candidates can now access their results and check which university programs they have been accepted into.
รSYM President Prof. Dr. Bayram Ali Ersoy shared the news on social media, congratulating the successful candidates. "Dear candidates, the YKS preference process is complete, good luck. I congratulate our candidates who have been placed in higher education programs and wish you a productive education process," Ersoy stated.
Dear candidates, the YKS preference process is complete, good luck. I congratulate our candidates who have been placed in higher education programs and wish you a productive education process.
For candidates who did not secure a placement in this round, Ersoy noted that an additional preference period will be available. "For our candidates who could not be placed in any program, the additional preference process will be a new opportunity," he said.
Registration for successful candidates will take place from August 24 to August 28, 2026. Electronic registrations are scheduled from August 24 to August 26. Candidates will need to apply to the university they have been assigned to within the specified period. Those completing electronic registration should follow the procedures announced by their respective universities. The รSYM will not be printing or mailing placement result documents.
For our candidates who could not be placed in any program, the additional preference process will be a new opportunity.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.