2026 YKS Results: Scores of 2 Million Candidates Calculated, 730 Thousand Candidates Placed

Of the 2 million 255 thousand 76 candidates who entered the 2026 YKS, the placement score of 2 million 187 thousand 747 was calculated. 1 million 279 thousand 439 of these candidates made their choice. This year, while there are approximately 807 thousand quotas, including the Special Aptitude Exam (ÖZYES) and the quotas reserved for TRNC nationals, preferences were made for 766 thousand quotas, excluding those reserved for ÖZYES and TRNC nationals. Considering all formal, open and distance education programs, 730 thousand 854 of the candidates who made their choice were granted the right to be placed in a higher education institution. The number of candidates placed in formal associate and undergraduate programs of state and foundation universities in the country was 619 thousand 766.