Opening of University Entrance Exams in Turkey: Millions of Students Take the YKS Exam
[91321] Opening of University Entrance Exams in Turkey: Millions of Students Take the YKS Exam
This morning, university entrance exams (YKS) opened in Turkey, with local media reporting the start of the first test and the academic preparations accompanying it.
Opening of University Entrance Exams in Turkey: Millions of Students Take the YKS Exam
This morning, June 20, 2026, the university entrance exams in Turkey (YKS) got underway. According to a report by A Haber, which is identified with a pro-government line, the first session of the exam, the TYT, began in the morning hours. The test is expected to last 165 minutes, with candidates required to meet quotas and question content that were published in advance.
On social media, there was great excitement leading up to the test. The Haber X channel published a message of encouragement to students: "We wish all candidates to reap the fruits of their months of investment", while emphasizing the importance of maintaining calmness and self-confidence on the fateful day.
In parallel to the institutional reports, attempts by groups online were noted to put pressure on the candidates. The GALATASARAY BAŞAKŞEHİR CANLI channel published a harsh demand towards its community members, threatening that "whoever does not get into the top 10,000 in their profession will be blocked", a statement reflecting the intense competitive atmosphere that accompanies entrance exams in the country.