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Key Facts: YKS AYT Exam

The YKS AYT has 160 multiple-choice questions completed in 180 minutes (OSYM 2026 guide).

AYT is split into four 40-question tests: Edebiyat-Sosyal Bilimler-1, Sosyal Bilimler-2, Matematik, and Fen Bilimleri.

In AYT scoring, four wrong answers cancel one correct answer (net = correct minus wrong divided by 4).

The 2026 AYT session is scheduled for 21 June 2026, the second day of YKS.

Each 2026 YKS session (TYT, AYT, YDT) costs 700 TL, paid separately to OSYM.

The Fen Bilimleri test breaks down as Physics 14, Chemistry 13, and Biology 13 questions.

The Edebiyat-Sosyal-1 test contains 24 literature, 10 History-1, and 6 Geography-1 questions.

AYT scores combine with TYT to form Sayisal (SAY), Esit Agirlik (EA), and Sozel (SOZ) university placement scores.

AYT is YKS's 160-question, 180-minute second session across four field tests (Edebiyat-Sosyal-1, Sosyal-2, Matematik, Fen), where four wrong answers cancel one correct and scores feed SAY/EA/SOZ university placement.

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1In Turkish literature, the Divan poetry couplet form consisting of two lines that together express a complete thought is called what?

A.dize

B.kıta

C.beyit

D.bend

Explanation: A 'beyit' is a couplet of two lines (mısra) forming a meaningful unit; it is the fundamental building block of Divan poetry, used in gazel and kaside.

2Which work is generally regarded as the first Turkish novel written by a Turkish author?

A.Mai ve Siyah by Halit Ziya

B.Araba Sevdası by Recaizade Mahmut Ekrem

C.Taasuk-ı Talat ve Fitnat by Şemsettin Sami

D.İntibah by Namık Kemal

Explanation: 'Taaşşuk-ı Tal'at ve Fitnat' (1872) by Şemsettin Sami is accepted as the first novel written by a Turkish author, predating the more technically mature novels of the period.

3The literary device of describing a non-human thing as if it had human qualities (e.g., 'the weeping willow mourned') is known in Turkish edebi sanatlar as what?

A.teşhis (kişileştirme)

B.teşbih

C.tezat

D.mübalağa

Explanation: Teşhis (kişileştirme / personification) attributes human characteristics to non-human entities; when those entities are also made to speak it becomes intak.

4Yunus Emre, the famous 13th-century Anatolian poet, is best associated with which branch of Turkish literature?

A.Divan (classical court) poetry in aruz only

B.Servet-i Fünun poetry

C.Tekke (mystic/Sufi) folk poetry

D.Garip movement poetry

Explanation: Yunus Emre is the foremost representative of tekke (tasavvuf/Sufi) folk poetry, writing in plain Turkish with syllabic meter (hece ölçüsü) and themes of divine love.

5Which poet led the 'Garip' (Birinci Yeni) movement that rejected meter, rhyme, and poetic ornamentation in favor of everyday speech?

A.Necip Fazıl Kısakürek

B.Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı

C.Orhan Veli Kanık

D.Yahya Kemal Beyatlı

Explanation: Orhan Veli Kanık, with Oktay Rifat and Melih Cevdet Anday, founded the Garip movement in 1941, championing free verse rooted in ordinary people's lives and language.

6In Turkish, which sentence contains a 'dolaylı tümleç' (indirect/oblique complement answering nereye, nerede, nereden)?

A.Kitabı masaya koydu.

B.Hızlı koştu.

C.Çok güzel bir gündü.

D.Annesini özledi.

Explanation: 'Masaya' answers 'nereye?' and is therefore a dolaylı tümleç (oblique complement) marked with the directional case suffix -A.

7The 'Beş Hececiler' group of poets is known for promoting which feature in early Republican-era Turkish poetry?

A.The aruz meter of Divan poetry

B.Surrealist imagery and free verse

C.The syllabic meter (hece ölçüsü) and national themes

D.Prose poetry without stanzas

Explanation: The Beş Hececiler (Faruk Nafiz Çamlıbel and others) advanced the syllabic meter and Anatolian/national themes during the National Literature period, rejecting the aruz of Divan tradition.

8Which of these is a feature of the 'realizm' (realism) literary movement reflected in AYT edebiyat questions?

A.Emphasis on imagination, dreams, and the exotic

B.Glorification of emotion over reason

C.Objective depiction of life and society based on observation

D.Focus on the supernatural and idealized heroes

Explanation: Realism aims to depict life and society objectively, based on careful observation and detail, avoiding idealization; Recaizade Mahmut Ekrem's 'Araba Sevdası' shows realist tendencies in Turkish literature.

9Tevfik Fikret is a leading poet of which literary period in Turkish literature?

A.Tanzimat

B.Milli Edebiyat

C.Servet-i Fünun (Edebiyat-ı Cedide)

D.Garip

Explanation: Tevfik Fikret was the foremost poet and editor of the Servet-i Fünun (Edebiyat-ı Cedide) movement of the late 1890s, known for works such as 'Sis' and 'Rübab-ı Şikeste'.

10The 'gazel' is a Divan poetry form. Which description best fits it?

A.A long narrative poem praising a sultan or patron

B.A four-line folk stanza in syllabic meter

C.A short lyric (usually 5-15 couplets) on love and wine, with the poet's name in the last beyit

D.An elegy lamenting a death

Explanation: A gazel is a short lyric poem of roughly 5-15 couplets, usually treating love, separation, and wine; the poet typically embeds his mahlas (pen name) in the final couplet.

About the YKS AYT Exam

The Alan Yeterlilik Testi (AYT) is the second, optional session of Turkey's university entrance exam, YKS, administered by OSYM. It contains 160 multiple-choice questions across four 40-question tests: Turk Dili ve Edebiyati-Sosyal Bilimler-1, Sosyal Bilimler-2, Matematik, and Fen Bilimleri, completed in 180 minutes. Candidates answer only the tests relevant to their chosen field type (sayisal for science/medicine/engineering, esit agirlik for law/business, sozel for humanities). Four wrong answers cancel one correct answer, and AYT scores combine with TYT to produce placement scores for bachelor's programs. In 2026 the AYT is scheduled for 21 June, the day after the TYT session.

Exam sponsor: OSYM (Olcme, Secme ve Yerlestirme Merkezi), Turkey. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

180 minutes (full AYT session of 160 questions)

Passing Score

No fixed pass mark; net = correct - (wrong / 4). AYT raw scores feed SAY, EA, and SOZ placement scores; a TYT threshold (140 in 2025) is required to place into 4-year programs.

Exam / Certification Fees

700 TL per session in 2026 (set by OSYM); paid separately for TYT, AYT, and YDT

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

OSYM (Olcme, Secme ve Yerlestirme Merkezi), Turkey: official exam information

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

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Turk Dili ve Edebiyati - Sosyal Bilimler-1

Literature periods, edebi sanatlar, grammar, History-1 and Geography-1 (40 questions: 24 literature, 10 history, 6 geography).

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Matematik

Advanced math and geometry: functions, trigonometry, logarithms, sequences, limits, derivatives, integrals, analytic geometry, probability (40 questions).

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Fen Bilimleri

Advanced Physics (14), Chemistry (13), Biology (13): mechanics, electricity, modern physics, bonding, equilibrium, organic chemistry, genetics, cell biology.

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Sosyal Bilimler-2

History-2 (11), Geography-2 (11), Felsefe Grubu (philosophy/psychology/sociology/logic, 12), Din Kulturu (6).

Preparing for the YKS AYT Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: No fixed pass mark; net = correct - (wrong / 4). AYT raw scores feed SAY, EA, and SOZ placement scores; a TYT threshold (140 in 2025) is required to place into 4-year programs.
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 180 minutes (full AYT session of 160 questions)
Exam / certification fees: 700 TL per session in 2026 (set by OSYM); paid separately for TYT, AYT, and YDT Official sources

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YKS AYT: Suggested Study Strategy

1Decide your field type (sayisal, esit agirlik, or sozel) early and concentrate only on the two AYT tests that count for your placement score.

2For AYT Matematik, master the high-weight topics limit, turev (derivative), and integral, plus trigonometry and analytic geometry, since they recur every year.

3In Fen, practice physics problem-solving (mechanics, electricity, modern physics) because physics questions take the most time per item.

4Because four wrongs cancel one right, build the discipline to leave a question blank rather than guess randomly when truly unsure.

5Time the four tests separately in mock exams; with about 1 minute 7 seconds per question, pacing across 160 questions in 180 minutes is critical.

6For Edebiyat and Sosyal Bilimler, memorize literary periods, key authors/works, At-aturk reforms with dates, and core felsefe/mantik terms used by MEB.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions and how long is the AYT?

The AYT has 160 questions across four 40-question tests (Edebiyat-Sosyal Bilimler-1, Sosyal Bilimler-2, Matematik, Fen Bilimleri) and lasts 180 minutes.

Do I have to answer all four AYT tests?

No. You answer only the tests relevant to your target field: sayisal students focus on Matematik and Fen, esit agirlik on Matematik and Edebiyat-Sosyal-1, and sozel on the two social-science tests. OSYM recommends preparing 2-3 tests, not all four.

Is there a penalty for wrong answers on the AYT?

Yes. Four wrong answers cancel one correct answer (net = correct - wrong/4), so blank answers are safer than random guesses. Net scores can be fractional.

When is the AYT in 2026 and how much does it cost?

The 2026 AYT is on 21 June 2026, the day after the TYT. Each YKS session costs 700 TL, paid separately, so TYT plus AYT totals 1,400 TL.

What is the difference between TYT and AYT?

TYT (first session, 120 questions, 165 minutes) tests basic 9th-10th grade competency and is compulsory; AYT (second session, 160 questions, 180 minutes) tests advanced field-specific 11th-12th grade content and is optional, required only for 4-year programs.