The Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) announced several key exam outcomes and schedules. Central placement results for the 2026 KPSS were released, while DGS candidates were reminded to confirm their education information by 31 July. Entry documents for the 2026 ALES/2 exam became available on 23 July, and applications for the KPSS Pre‑Licence exam opened on 29 July with the exam slated for 4 October. Details for the May 8‑20 MEB‑AGS and ÖABT examinations were also published, confirming venues in 103 centers across Turkey.
Yükseköğretim Kurumları Sınavı (YKS) performance highlights included 75 protected‑care students ranking within the top 100 000, an Ardahan student achieving 529 points (3 762nd nationwide), and three journalists who passed the exam by randomly marking answers.
Education specialists and university officials issued guidance for the upcoming preference period. Psychologist Nuri Çoban warned against reading the entire preference guide, while Bartın University rector Ahmet Akkaya urged candidates to align choices with personal skills and emerging AI‑related fields. Additional tips on avoiding common mistakes in university selection were shared by university staff.