YKS (Yükseköğretim Kurumları Sınavı — Turkish University Admission) — Free Online Mock Test

YKS exam at a glance

YKS full-length mock tests

Attempt 50 full-length YKS mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 151-question, 255-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.

YKS key facts & eligibility

Who is eligible for YKS?

For candidates seeking admission to Turkish higher-education institutions (high-school graduates or final-year students).

Last verified July 2026 against ÖSYM — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.

YKS section breakdown

The YKS mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.

• TYT — Türkçe (40 Q)
  40 questions · 45 minutes · ~68 sec/question
• TYT — Temel Matematik (40 Q)
  40 questions · 45 minutes · ~68 sec/question
• TYT — Fen Bilimleri + Sosyal (40 Q)
  40 questions · 45 minutes · ~68 sec/question
• AYT — Matematik (15 Q)
  15 questions · 60 minutes · ~240 sec/question
• AYT — Fen Bilimleri (16 Q)
  16 questions · 60 minutes · ~225 sec/question

YKS scoring & marking scheme

Strategy: YKS penalises wrong answers (-0.5 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.

Scale: YKS (scaled, –0.25 for wrong).

How YKS is conducted

• Mode
  Standard — practice without proctoring on Wrexa Edge, or enable optional webcam proctoring to simulate test-day conditions.
• Test format
  Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
• Backtracking
  Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
• Mark for review
  Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.

YKS time strategy

With 151 questions in 255 minutes, you have about 101 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:

• TYT — Türkçe (40 Q)
  Target ~68 sec/question. If a question takes more than 102 seconds, mark for review and move on.
• TYT — Temel Matematik (40 Q)
  Target ~68 sec/question. If a question takes more than 102 seconds, mark for review and move on.
• TYT — Fen Bilimleri + Sosyal (40 Q)
  Target ~68 sec/question. If a question takes more than 102 seconds, mark for review and move on.
• AYT — Matematik (15 Q)
  Target ~240 sec/question. If a question takes more than 360 seconds, mark for review and move on.
• AYT — Fen Bilimleri (16 Q)
  Target ~225 sec/question. If a question takes more than 338 seconds, mark for review and move on.

Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.

YKS topics covered

Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of YKS, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):

TYT — Türkçe (40 Q)

• Paragrafta Anlam · 5
• Sözcük Türleri · 5
• Cümlede Anlam · 4
• Ses Bilgisi · 4
• Fiilimsiler · 4
• Cümlenin Ögeleri · 4
• Ek-Kök · 3
• Fiil Çatısı · 3

TYT — Temel Matematik (40 Q)

• OBEB-OKEK · 3
• Ondalık sayılar · 3
• Üslü sayılar · 3
• Kümeler · 3
• Rasyonel sayılar · 2
• Eşitsizlik · 2
• Mutlak değer · 2
• Köklü sayılar · 2

TYT — Fen Bilimleri + Sosyal (40 Q)

• Fizik — ısı ve sıcaklık · 3
• Biyoloji — hücre · 3
• Coğrafya - İklim · 3
• Fizik — elektrik · 2
• Kimya — maddenin halleri · 2
• Kimya — atom · 2
• Kimya — kimyasal bağlar · 2
• Kimya — asit-baz · 2

AYT — Matematik (15 Q)

• OBEB-OKEK · 3
• Ondalık sayılar · 3
• Üslü sayılar · 3
• Rasyonel sayılar · 2
• Eşitsizlik · 2
• Mutlak değer · 2

AYT — Fen Bilimleri (16 Q)

• Fizik — ısı ve sıcaklık · 3
• Fizik — elektrik · 2
• Kimya — maddenin halleri · 2
• Kimya — atom · 2
• Kimya — kimyasal bağlar · 2
• Kimya — asit-baz · 2
• Fizik — basınç · 1
• Fizik — optik · 1

YKS difficulty calibration

Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.

Turkey's 2-stage university entrance exam by ÖSYM. ~2 million candidates / year. Stage 1: TYT (Temel Yeterlilik Testi) — 120 Q in 135 min, basic Turkish/Social/Math/Science. Stage 2: AYT (Alan Yeterlilik Testleri) — 160 Q in 180 min, advanced subject papers. Combined score with weighting + diploma points determines university placement. · Official language: Turkish.

Verified content — Wrexa Edge's YKS bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).

How Wrexa Edge prepares you for YKS

• Real test-day interface
  Our sat skin mirrors the actual YKS testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
• 50 distinct variants
  7550 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
• Detailed analytics
  Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
• Spaced repetition (Notebook)
  Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
• Optional proctoring
  Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate a high-stakes environment.
• Free to start
  No credit card. Sign up, pick a variant, and your first YKS mock starts in under a minute.

Expert take: what YKS really tests

YKS is Turkey’s national university-entrance exam, run by ÖSYM in three sessions — the compulsory TYT (120 questions of basic proficiency), the AYT (160 field-specific questions) and the YDT (foreign language). Scoring is net: every four wrong answers cancel one correct, and placement combines your exam net scores with your high-school GPA (OBP).

YKS study plan

A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.

Where YKS can take you

A strong YKS result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:

• Turkish university admission
  YKS scores place students into Turkish higher-education programmes.
• Programme selection
  AYT/YDT choices align to your target field.
• Merit placement
  Placement combines exam net scores with high-school GPA.
• Accuracy-rewarded
  Net scoring penalises reckless guessing.

Best books & official prep for YKS

• ÖSYM TYT/AYT preparation guides — Various
  Because wrong answers are penalised (4 wrong cancel 1 correct), accuracy matters.
• Previous-year YKS questions (ÖSYM) — ÖSYM
  ÖSYM publishes past questions; practise the TYT and AYT formats.

Official practice: Prepare from the ÖSYM syllabus on osym.gov.tr; because four wrong answers cancel one correct, avoid reckless guessing, and remember your high-school GPA (OBP) feeds the placement score.

Previous-year papers: ÖSYM publishes previous YKS questions on its official website.

Frequently asked questions

What is the YKS exam pattern?

Yükseköğretim Kurumları Sınavı — Turkish University Admission contains 151 questions across 5 sections: TYT — Türkçe (40 Q), TYT — Temel Matematik (40 Q), TYT — Fen Bilimleri + Sosyal (40 Q), AYT — Matematik (15 Q), AYT — Fen Bilimleri (16 Q). Total duration is 255 minutes (about 101 seconds per question).

Does YKS have negative marking?

Yes — YKS carries negative marking of -0.5 per wrong answer and 2 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.

How is YKS scored?

Scaled score range: 0 to 500. YKS (scaled, –0.25 for wrong).

How can I practise YKS online for free?

Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length YKS mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.

What is the difficulty level of YKS?

YKS is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. Turkey's 2-stage university entrance exam by ÖSYM. ~2 million candidates / year. Stage 1: TYT (Temel Yeterlilik Testi) — 120 Q in 135 min, basic Turkish/Social/Math/Science. Stage 2: AYT (Alan Yeterlilik Testleri) — 160 Q in 180 min, advanced subject papers. Combined score with weighting + diploma points determines university placement. · Official language: Turkish.

How long is the YKS exam?

YKS runs for 255 minutes total across 5 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.

What topics are covered in YKS?

YKS is split into: TYT — Türkçe (40 Q), TYT — Temel Matematik (40 Q), TYT — Fen Bilimleri + Sosyal (40 Q), AYT — Matematik (15 Q), AYT — Fen Bilimleri (16 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Turkey's 2-stage university entrance exam by ÖSYM. ~2 million candidates / year. Stage 1: TYT (Temel Yeterlilik Testi) — 120 Q in 135 min, basic Turkish/Social/Math/Science. Stage 2: AYT (Alan Yeterlilik Testleri) — 160 Q in 180 min, advanced subject papers. Combined score with weighting + diploma points determines university placement. · Official language: Turkish.

What tools or aids are allowed during YKS?

No special tools are required.

Is the YKS test adaptive?

No — YKS is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.

How many YKS mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?

Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct YKS variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 7550 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.

Is there a free YKS test series 2026?

Yes. The Wrexa Edge YKS test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.

Are YKS previous year question–style papers included?

Every YKS mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 151-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.

Which is the best free YKS mock test online?

Wrexa Edge's YKS mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.

Can I take the YKS mock test on mobile?

Yes. YKS mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.

What is the YKS syllabus?

The YKS syllabus maps to its 5 sections: TYT — Türkçe (40 Q), TYT — Temel Matematik (40 Q), TYT — Fen Bilimleri + Sosyal (40 Q), AYT — Matematik (15 Q), AYT — Fen Bilimleri (16 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.

What is the eligibility for YKS?

For candidates seeking admission to Turkish higher-education institutions (high-school graduates or final-year students). Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic YKS practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.

When is the YKS exam and how should I prepare?

Official YKS exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free YKS mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.

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