Turkey's LGS Central Exam Concludes: Over 1 Million Students Tested

The LGS central exam, a crucial assessment for 8th-grade students in Turkey, has concluded after a day of intense testing. This year, a total of 1,022,658 students vied for a spot in Turkey's high-performing high schools. The exam was administered nationwide across 81 provinces and 920 districts, utilizing 4,244 schools and 64,697 classrooms. International participation was also significant, with 11 centers in 8 countries hosting the exam.

The examination process involved two main sessions. The first, a verbal session, began at 09:30 and lasted 75 minutes, covering Turkish, Turkish Republic History and Atatürkism, Religious Culture and Ethics, and Foreign Language. Following a break, the second session, focused on numerical subjects, commenced at 11:30. This 80-minute session included 40 questions in Mathematics and Science.

For the first time this year, the Ministry of National Education implemented an AI-supported camera infrastructure to enhance security during the exam. Students were provided with nutrition packages during the break between sessions. Special arrangements, including extra time and support from teachers, were made for students with special needs.

The Ministry announced that exam results will be published on July 10 via the official ministry website. On the same day, the guide for the student preference process will also be released, marking the next step for students in their educational journey.