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Key Facts: YÖS Exam

The centralized TR-YÖS has 80 multiple-choice questions in two 40-question tests (Numerical Ability and Basic Mathematics).

TR-YÖS runs about 100 minutes, leaving roughly 75 seconds per question.

ÖSYM weights the score as Numerical Ability × 0.45 + Basic Mathematics × 0.55, scaled to a 100–500 range.

On standard ÖSYM scoring, the raw score is correct minus one quarter of the wrong answers (wrong ÷ 4).

TR-YÖS is offered in six languages: Turkish, English, German, French, Russian and Arabic.

A TR-YÖS score is valid for 2 years from the exam date.

ÖSYM administers TR-YÖS twice a year; the 2026-TR-YÖS/1 session was held on 12 April 2026.

TR-YÖS is for foreign-national applicants only; Turkish citizens take the YKS exam instead.

The TR-YÖS is an 80-question, ~100-minute multiple-choice exam (40 Numerical Ability + 40 Basic Mathematics) run by ÖSYM for foreign students applying to Turkish universities; scores scale 100–500 and stay valid 2 years.

Sample YÖS Practice Questions

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1Compute: 3 + 4 × (10 − 6) ÷ 2.

A.11

B.14

C.28

D.7

Explanation: Follow order of operations: parentheses first (10 − 6 = 4), then 4 × 4 = 16, then 16 ÷ 2 = 8, then 3 + 8 = 11.

2If 3x + 7 = 22, what is the value of x?

A.3

B.5

C.7

D.15

Explanation: Subtract 7 from both sides: 3x = 15. Divide by 3: x = 5. This is a basic linear equation typical of the Temel Matematik test.

3What is 25% of 240?

A.48

B.60

C.72

D.96

Explanation: 25% means one quarter. 240 ÷ 4 = 60. Percentage problems are common in the arithmetic portion of TR-YÖS mathematics.

4Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

A.36

B.40

C.42

D.44

Explanation: The differences between terms are 4, 6, 8, 10, so the next difference is 12: 30 + 12 = 42. Equivalently each term is n(n+1): 6×7 = 42. Number series are core to the Sayısal Yetenek (numerical ability) section.

5A rectangle has length 12 cm and width 5 cm. What is its area?

A.17 cm²

B.34 cm²

C.60 cm²

D.120 cm²

Explanation: Area of a rectangle = length × width = 12 × 5 = 60 cm². Basic plane-figure area is part of the Geometri content.

6Which body administers the centralized TR-YÖS exam?

A.YÖK (Council of Higher Education)

B.ÖSYM (Measurement, Selection and Placement Center)

C.Ministry of National Education (MEB)

D.Yunus Emre Institute

Explanation: ÖSYM (Ölçme, Seçme ve Yerleştirme Merkezi) administers the centralized TR-YÖS. YÖK sets higher-education policy but does not run the exam itself.

7Simplify: 5x − 2x + 3x.

A.6x

B.10x

C.0

D.x

Explanation: Combine like terms: 5x − 2x = 3x, then 3x + 3x = 6x. Combining like terms is a foundational algebra skill on the exam.

8Find the missing term in the analogy: 2 is to 8 as 3 is to ?

A.9

B.12

C.18

D.27

Explanation: The relationship is cubing: 2³ = 8, so 3³ = 27. Figural and numerical analogies appear frequently in the abstract-reasoning section.

9What is the value of 2⁵?

A.10

B.16

C.25

D.32

Explanation: 2⁵ = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 32. Exponent evaluation is part of basic mathematics on TR-YÖS.

10In a right triangle, one leg is 6 and the hypotenuse is 10. What is the length of the other leg?

A.4

B.8

C.16

D.2√34

Explanation: By the Pythagorean theorem, leg² = 10² − 6² = 100 − 36 = 64, so the leg = 8. This is the classic 6-8-10 right triangle.

About the YÖS Exam

YÖS is the entrance examination for foreign-national applicants seeking undergraduate or associate-degree admission to Turkish universities. Since 2018 ÖSYM has run a centralized TR-YÖS, while several universities (such as İstanbul and Ankara) still administer their own YÖS, so the exact format varies by institution. The centralized TR-YÖS has 80 multiple-choice questions split into two 40-question tests — Sayısal Yetenek (Numerical Ability/IQ-logic) and Temel Matematik (Basic Mathematics, including geometry) — completed in about 100 minutes. It is deliberately math- and reasoning-focused and offered in six languages (Turkish, English, German, French, Russian, Arabic) so applicants of any background can take it. Scores are weighted (Numerical Ability × 0.45 + Basic Mathematics × 0.55), scaled to 100–500, and remain valid for two years.

Exam sponsor: ÖSYM (Measurement, Selection and Placement Center) for TR-YÖS; individual universities for their own YÖS.. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

Approximately 100 minutes for the 80-question TR-YÖS (some sessions/university exams allow up to ~120 minutes).

Passing Score

No universal pass mark; TR-YÖS scores scale to 100–500 and each university sets its own minimum and ranks applicants.

Exam / Certification Fees

TR-YÖS: roughly 900–2,700 TRY (~USD 25–75) by country group; university YÖS: roughly 200–2,000 TRY. Verify on the official site before paying.

Exam sponsor website

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

Official sources

ÖSYM (Measurement, Selection and Placement Center) for TR-YÖS; individual universities for their own YÖS.: 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.

40%

Mathematics (Temel Matematik)

Arithmetic, fractions, percentages, ratio/proportion, algebra, equations, functions, exponents, logarithms, probability and counting.

30%

Abstract & Logical Reasoning (Sayısal Yetenek / IQ)

Number/figure series, analogies, matrices, coding, balance and gear problems, paper folding, mirrors, cube counting and spatial reasoning.

22%

Geometry (Geometri)

Angles, triangles, polygons, circles and sectors, similarity, area, perimeter, solids and analytic geometry.

Exam Structure & Admissions Use

Administration, eligibility, languages, scoring and penalty rules, validity, and TR-YÖS vs university YÖS.

Preparing for the YÖS Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: No universal pass mark; TR-YÖS scores scale to 100–500 and each university sets its own minimum and ranks applicants.
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: Approximately 100 minutes for the 80-question TR-YÖS (some sessions/university exams allow up to ~120 minutes).
Exam / certification fees: TR-YÖS: roughly 900–2,700 TRY (~USD 25–75) by country group; university YÖS: roughly 200–2,000 TRY. Verify on the official site before paying. Official sources

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YÖS: Suggested Study Strategy

1Build speed first: with ~75 seconds per question, drill timed mini-sets of number series, analogies and arithmetic until they feel automatic.

2Master the high-yield abstract-reasoning types — number/figure series, matrices, paper folding, cube counting, balance and gear problems — because they reward practiced pattern recognition.

3Memorize core geometry formulas (triangle/polygon angles, area, Pythagoras, circle circumference/sector, solid volumes) so geometry items become quick wins.

4Practice mental and estimation math to avoid slow long calculations under time pressure.

5Take full-length mock exams in your chosen language to rehearse pacing and decide a guessing strategy given the 1/4 wrong-answer penalty.

6Confirm your target university's rules on the official ÖSYM and university sites, since acceptance, format and minimum scores vary by institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the YÖS exam?

YÖS (Yabancı Uyruklu Öğrenci Sınavı) is the entrance exam for foreign-national applicants to Turkish universities. ÖSYM runs the centralized TR-YÖS, and some universities still run their own YÖS, so the format varies by institution.

How many questions are on the TR-YÖS and how long is it?

The centralized TR-YÖS has 80 multiple-choice questions in two 40-question tests (Numerical Ability and Basic Mathematics), completed in about 100 minutes — roughly 75 seconds per question.

Is there a penalty for wrong answers?

On standard ÖSYM scoring the raw score is correct − (wrong ÷ 4), so four wrong answers cancel one correct. Always check the current year's official guide, as scoring details can change.

What languages is the TR-YÖS offered in?

TR-YÖS is offered in six languages: Turkish, English, German, French, Russian and Arabic. The exam is math- and reasoning-heavy by design, so it is largely language-independent.

How long is a YÖS score valid?

A TR-YÖS score is valid for two years from the exam date, so a 2026 score can typically be used for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 admission cycles.

Who can take the TR-YÖS?

Foreign-national (non-Turkish) applicants seeking undergraduate or associate-degree admission. Turkish citizens take the YKS instead.