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Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Leads Free YKS Preference Counseling Across 39 Districts
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) operates free YKS preference counselling centres in all 39 districts of the city until 10 August 2026, staffed by 210 PDR experts. Similar free services are offered by other municipalities – Tekirdağ Metropolitan Municipality runs daily counselling from 08:00‑17:00, and Konak Municipality opened Republic Libraries with extended hours and quiet rooms for YKS and KPSS preparation. The CHP Women’s Branch launched the “Genç Tercih Destek Merkezleri” project to provide free university‑preference guidance, while the Ministry of Youth and Sports introduced the e‑Rehberlik system for career guidance of 15‑29‑year‑olds. Universities also joined the effort: Istanbul Gelişim University offers up to a 40 % preference bursary for top‑5 choices and a 10 % campus‑preference bonus; Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Malatya Turgut Özal University and others hold free counselling days and VR campus tours. The national YKS preference period runs from 29 July to 10 August 2026, with the final deadline at 23:59 on 10 August. Thousands of students across the country are using these free resources to make informed university choices.
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Aydın Metropolitan Municipality · CHP Women’s Branch · Fuat Gümüş · Istanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi · Istanbul Gelişim University · Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality · Kayseri Büyükşehir Belediyesi · Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality · Keçiören Municipality · Konak Municipality · Kırıkkale Belediyesi · Memduh Büyükkılıç
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality operates free YKS preference counseling tents in 39 districts with 210 PDR experts until 10 August 2026. www.ayancikgazetesi.com · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Keçiören Municipality provides free university preference counseling to all candidates during the YKS selection period.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Erciyes University rector Prof. Dr. Fatih Altun visited YKS preference counseling stalls at Hunat Hatun Medrese in Kayseri.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tekirdağ Metropolitan Municipality offers free YKS preference counseling through TEK Genç Akademi from 29 July to 10 August 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] CHP Women’s Branch launched the “Genç Tercih Destek Merkezleri” project offering free university preference counselling. www.istanbulses.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Konak Municipality opened Republic Libraries with extended hours and quiet rooms to support YKS and KPSS preparation. www.izgazete.net · www.kanalben.com · www.medyaege.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University provided university preference counseling at its campus during the YKS selection period.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Youth and Sports launched the e‑Rehberlik system to provide career guidance for 15‑29‑year‑olds. www.haber16.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Konak Municipality’s Cumhuriyet Libraries extended hours and created quiet study rooms for YKS and KPSS preparation. www.izgazete.net · www.kanalben.com · www.medyaege.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality operates free YKS preference counselling centres in 39 districts until 10 August 2026. www.ayancikgazetesi.com · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tekirdağ Metropolitan Municipality offers free YKS preference counselling from 29 July to 10 August 2026, daily 08:00‑17:00. www.gazeterize.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Yenimahalle Destek Education Centres serve over 2 500 students annually with YKS counselling. www.karar.com · www.baskentgazete.com.tr