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Key Facts: TYT (YKS) Exam

The TYT has 120 multiple-choice questions answered in 135 minutes (OSYM).

TYT question split is Turkce 40, Temel Matematik 40, Sosyal Bilimler 20 and Fen Bilimleri 20.

Negative marking applies: 4 wrong answers cancel 1 correct (net = correct minus wrong/4).

TYT scores are scaled between 100 and 500 points by OSYM.

The 150-point baraj was abolished in 2022; no fixed TYT pass mark exists in 2026.

The 2026-YKS, including the TYT session, is scheduled for 20-21 June 2026.

The 2026-YKS application fee is 685 TL and covers both the TYT and AYT sessions.

Section weights are Turkce 33%, Matematik 33%, Sosyal Bilimler 17% and Fen Bilimleri 17%.

TYT is the mandatory first session of Turkey's YKS: 120 multiple-choice questions in 135 minutes across Turkce, Mathematics, Social Sciences and Sciences, with negative marking and scores scaled 100-500.

Sample TYT (YKS) Practice Questions

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1In a Turkish sentence, the word 'kalem' has which grammatical structure in 'kalemim' (my pen)?

A.A verb conjugated for first person

B.A postposition (edat)

C.An adjective derived from a noun

D.A noun with a first-person possessive suffix (iyelik eki)

Explanation: In Turkish, '-im' added to 'kalem' is the first-person singular possessive suffix (birinci tekil sahis iyelik eki), meaning 'my pen'. Possessive suffixes attach to nouns to show ownership.

2Which sentence contains an 'anlatim bozuklugu' (expression flaw) caused by an unnecessary repetition (gereksiz sozcuk kullanimi)?

A.Ogrenciler sinava iyi hazirlandi.

B.Yarin okula gidecegiz.

C.Kitabi dikkatle okudu.

D.Yukari yukari cikan asansor durdu.

Explanation: 'Yukari yukari cikan' contains a redundancy: 'cikmak' already means moving upward, so 'yukari' is unnecessary. This is a classic 'gereksiz sozcuk kullanimi' expression flaw tested on the TYT Turkce section.

3In the sentence 'Bu konuyu artik kapatalim,' what does the word 'artik' express?

A.A place (yer)

B.A question (soru)

C.A quantity (miktar)

D.Time/finality meaning 'from now on / no longer' (zaman/zarf)

Explanation: 'Artik' here functions as an adverb (zarf) signaling finality or a change in time, meaning 'now/from now on, let us close this matter'. Word meaning (sozcukte anlam) questions like this are common on TYT Turkce.

4Which of the following words is written correctly according to Turkish spelling rules (yazim kurallari)?

A.herkez

B.yanlis

C.yalniz

D.suprise

Explanation: 'Yalniz' (alone/only) is the correct spelling. Common TYT yazim errors include writing 'herkes' as 'herkez' and confusing 'yalniz' with the misspelling 'yanliz'. Recognizing correct spelling is a core TYT yazim kurallari skill.

5In the word 'gozluk' (eyeglasses), the suffix '-luk' performs what function?

A.It is an inflectional case suffix (hal eki)

B.It is a tense suffix (zaman eki)

C.It is a plural suffix (cogul eki)

D.It is a derivational suffix (yapim eki) forming a new word from a noun

Explanation: '-luk' is a derivational suffix (yapim eki) that creates a new noun 'gozluk' (eyeglasses) from 'goz' (eye). Yapim ekleri change a word's meaning, unlike inflectional (cekim) suffixes.

6Read: 'Okumak, insanin ufkunu genisletir; ona yeni dunyalar acar.' What is the main idea (ana dusunce) of this sentence?

A.Reading is difficult for many people

B.Everyone should write books

C.Books are expensive to buy

D.Reading broadens a person's horizons and opens new worlds

Explanation: The sentence directly states that reading broadens horizons and opens new worlds. Identifying the ana dusunce (main idea) from a passage is a core TYT Turkce paragraf skill.

7Which sentence uses the comma (virgul) correctly?

A.Ali, Veli ve Ayse geldi.

B.Ali Veli, ve Ayse geldi.

C.Ali Veli ve, Ayse geldi.

D.Ali Veli ve Ayse, geldi.

Explanation: Commas separate items in a list but are not used before the conjunction 've'. 'Ali, Veli ve Ayse geldi' correctly separates listed names. Punctuation (noktalama) questions appear regularly on TYT.

8In 'Cocuk, annesini gorunce kosarak ona sarildi,' which word is a 'zarf-fiil' (gerund/converb)?

A.annesini

B.cocuk

C.ona

D.gorunce

Explanation: 'Gorunce' is a zarf-fiil (converb) formed with the suffix '-ince', meaning 'upon seeing'. Zarf-fiiller connect actions and function adverbially, a frequently tested TYT grammar topic.

9The phrase 'el atmak' is an example of which figurative-language device in Turkish?

A.A proverb (atasozu)

B.A literal compound noun

C.A simile (benzetme)

D.An idiom (deyim) meaning 'to take action / get involved'

Explanation: 'El atmak' is a deyim (idiom) meaning to start dealing with something or to intervene; its meaning is not the sum of its words. Distinguishing deyim from atasozu is a common TYT Turkce task.

10In the sentence 'Yorgundum, bu yuzden erken yattim,' what is the logical relationship between the two clauses?

A.Contrast (karsitlik)

B.Purpose (amac)

C.Condition (kosul)

D.Cause and effect (neden-sonuc)

Explanation: 'Bu yuzden' (for this reason) signals cause and effect: being tired is the cause; going to bed early is the result. Identifying clause relationships (cumlede anlam) is core to TYT Turkce.

About the TYT (YKS) Exam

The Temel Yeterlilik Testi (TYT) is the first and mandatory session of Turkey's Yuksekogretim Kurumlari Sinavi (YKS), the national university-entrance examination administered by OSYM. It consists of 120 four-option multiple-choice questions answered in 135 minutes, split across Turkce (40), Temel Matematik including geometry (40), Sosyal Bilimler (20: history, geography, philosophy, religious culture) and Fen Bilimleri (20: physics, chemistry, biology). Negative marking applies, with 4 wrong answers cancelling 1 correct. The TYT score, scaled 100-500, is used for two-year associate-degree placements and combines with the AYT for four-year programs. For 2026 the YKS is scheduled for 20-21 June 2026, with TYT testing the fundamental high-school (MEB) curriculum.

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

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

135 minutes (real TYT session)

Passing Score

No fixed baraj since 2022; TYT score scaled 100-500. A score is calculated only if the candidate earns at least 0.5 raw points in Turkce or Temel Matematik.

Exam / Certification Fees

Included in the 2026-YKS application fee of 685 TL (covers TYT and AYT); no separate TYT fee.

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), Republic of Turkiye: 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.

33%

Turkce (Turkish Language)

Paragraph comprehension, vocabulary and sentence meaning, grammar, spelling, punctuation, idioms and proverbs.

33%

Temel Matematik (Basic Math + Geometry)

Numbers, fractions, percentages, equations, functions, exponents, logarithms, probability, and geometry of triangles, circles and solids.

17%

Sosyal Bilimler (Social Sciences)

History, geography, philosophy group, and religious culture and ethics from the MEB curriculum.

17%

Fen Bilimleri (Sciences)

Physics, chemistry and biology fundamentals tested at the high-school level.

Preparing for the TYT (YKS) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: No fixed baraj since 2022; TYT score scaled 100-500. A score is calculated only if the candidate earns at least 0.5 raw points in Turkce or Temel Matematik.
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 135 minutes (real TYT session)
Exam / certification fees: Included in the 2026-YKS application fee of 685 TL (covers TYT and AYT); no separate TYT fee. Official sources

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TYT (YKS): Suggested Study Strategy

1Prioritize Turkce and Temel Matematik: each test carries 33% weight, the highest of the four sections.

2Master paragraf (reading comprehension), which is the single largest topic in the Turkce test with roughly 25-26 questions.

3Practice net-score strategy: since 4 wrong cancel 1 correct, skip questions you cannot reasonably narrow down.

4Drill timed full-length denemeler (mock tests) to handle 120 questions in 135 minutes, about 67 seconds per question.

5For Sosyal Bilimler, memorize key dates such as 1453, 1071, 19 May 1919, and 29 October 1923, and Ataturk's six principles.

6Review high-yield Fen formulas (F = m.a, work = force x distance) and core biology concepts like the cell, photosynthesis and DNA.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the TYT and how long is it?

The TYT has 120 four-option multiple-choice questions to be answered in 135 minutes: 40 Turkce, 40 Temel Matematik, 20 Sosyal Bilimler and 20 Fen Bilimleri.

Is there negative marking on the TYT?

Yes. Net scores are calculated as correct answers minus one quarter of wrong answers (4 wrong cancel 1 correct), so random guessing can lower your score.

What is the passing score for the TYT in 2026?

There is no fixed baraj since 2022. A TYT score (scaled 100-500) is only produced if you earn at least 0.5 raw points in either the Turkce or Temel Matematik test.

Who administers the TYT and when is it held in 2026?

OSYM administers the YKS. The 2026-YKS, including the TYT session, is scheduled for 20-21 June 2026.

How much does the TYT cost?

The 2026-YKS application fee is 685 TL and covers both the TYT and AYT sessions; there is no separate TYT-only fee.

What subjects does the TYT cover?

Turkish language, basic mathematics including geometry, social sciences (history, geography, philosophy, religious culture) and sciences (physics, chemistry, biology), all from the MEB high-school curriculum.