Information About 2024 Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS)
The number of candidates who applied for the 2024 YKS held this year was announced as 3 million 120 thousand 870. 2 million 819 thousand 362 candidates took the Basic Proficiency Test (TYT), 1 million 776 thousand 496 candidates took the Field Proficiency Test (AYT). ), and 171 thousand 90 candidates took the Foreign Language Test (YDT).
YKS Preference Process and Guide
Following the announcement of the YKS results, the ÖSYM Presidency published the 2024 YKS Higher Education Programs and Quotas Guide for preliminary information. It is important for candidates to carefully review the guide and follow the announcements made by ÖSYM before making their preferences. Preferences will be made between July 25 and August 2.
Important Issues Regarding the YKS Placement Process
- What should candidates pay attention to when making their choice?
It is important for candidates to make their choices according to their interests and abilities. In addition to the universities and departments they dream of, the rankings of previous years should also be taken into consideration in their preference lists. - What are the quotas reserved for earthquake victims, women over the age of 34, relatives of martyrs and veterans?
Earthquake victim candidates and quotas allocated to specific groups will be evaluated with priority in the central placement process. - Should YKS preferences be made according to ranking or score?
Candidates must make their choices according to their ranking and evaluate a maximum of 24 preferences. - Will the application of rankings continue in 2024?
Certain success ranking requirements remain in place for some programs. - What are the new undergraduate programs to be opened?
New undergraduate and associate degree programs will be opened to meet the human resources needed in fields such as artificial intelligence and data science.
Higher Education Programs and TYÇ Logo
The Turkish Qualifications Framework (TYÇ) logo included in this year’s guide enables diplomas to be recognized abroad and employment opportunities to increase.
Preference Consulting and University Registrations
The Ministry of National Education will support candidates in the university placement process by providing preference consultancy services. University registrations will take place between August 19-23.
Second Education Programs and Additional Placement
This year, no quotas have been allocated for evening education programs at state universities. Additional placement procedures will be carried out according to the remaining quotas.
