The YKS score calculator, provided by Hesapstan, estimates SAY, EA, SÖZ and DİL scores from TYT, AYT and YDT correct and wrong answers. It is designed not only to show a number, but also to help students and parents understand what the score means for study planning, score type, university goals and major choice in Turkey.
What is YKS?
YKS stands for Yükseköğretim Kurumları Sınavı, Turkey’s main higher education entrance examination system. It consists of TYT, AYT and YDT sessions depending on the candidate’s target score type and university program.
For 2026, ÖSYM announced that YKS will be held on June 20–21, 2026. TYT will be held on June 20, while AYT and YDT will be held on June 21.
A student’s target major determines which score type matters: SAY, EA, SÖZ or DİL. The same exam performance can look different across these score types.
How is the YKS score calculated?
The calculation starts with net scores from TYT, AYT and, if relevant, YDT. These net scores are then weighted according to the selected score type. SAY, EA, SÖZ and DİL use different test weights, so the same answers may produce different score profiles.
The basic net formula used by the calculator is: net = correct answers - wrong answers / 4. The calculator then uses approximate year-based coefficients to estimate YKS scores. It does not reproduce the official ÖSYM scoring model exactly.
- TYT nets contribute to all YKS score types.
- SAY is strongly affected by mathematics and science.
- EA combines mathematics with literature and social sciences.
- SÖZ focuses more on literature, history, geography, philosophy and religion-related tests.
- DİL is mainly shaped by the YDT foreign language test, with TYT contribution.
- OBP can be included for a broader placement-score estimate.
This calculator is informational. It does not reproduce ÖSYM’s official standard scores, current-year statistics or placement process. Official results must be checked from ÖSYM.
What do SAY, EA, SÖZ and DİL mean?
In YKS, the score type matters because each university program uses a specific score type. A medical, engineering, law, psychology, translation or communication program may not evaluate the same score type.
- SAY: Numerical score type, used for many engineering, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, architecture, science and health programs.
- EA: Equal-weight score type, used for law, business, economics, psychology, guidance and some social science programs.
- SÖZ: Verbal score type, used for communication, theology, history, Turkish language and literature, and some teaching-related programs.
- DİL: Foreign language score type, used for translation, language teaching, foreign languages and some international programs.
The practical question is not only “What is my YKS score?” but also “Which score type does my target major use, and which tests should I improve?”
TYT, AYT and YDT: what is the difference?
TYT measures basic proficiency and contributes to all score types. AYT measures field knowledge and is central for SAY, EA and SÖZ. YDT is the foreign language test used for the DİL score type.
- TYT: Turkish, basic mathematics, social sciences and science.
- AYT: mathematics, science, literature, history, geography, philosophy and religion-related fields depending on track.
- YDT: foreign language test.
- YKS: the full university entrance system combining these sessions.
To calculate only TYT, use the TYT score calculator. To calculate raw net scores first, use the exam net calculator.
How to use the YKS score calculator
- Choose the calculation year.
- Enter TYT correct and wrong answers.
- Enter AYT correct and wrong answers for the tests related to your target score type.
- Enter YDT answers if you want a DİL score.
- Enter diploma grade and OBP status if you want to include OBP.
- Review SAY, EA, SÖZ and DİL results separately.
You do not need every field for every goal. A SAY student focuses on different tests than an EA, SÖZ or DİL student. Read the result according to the university program you are aiming for.
How should students interpret a YKS result?
A YKS estimate should be read as a study signal, not as a final judgment. If the calculator shows that one test is holding the score back, that test may be the best place to gain points in the coming weeks.
- SAY students should track mathematics and science separately.
- EA students should not ignore mathematics even if they are strong in verbal subjects.
- SÖZ students need reading comprehension and interpretation, not only memorization.
- DİL students should focus on YDT while still respecting TYT contribution.
- One mock exam result is not enough to define a student’s future.
After each mock exam, ask which test improved the score, which test reduced it, and which topic deserves attention next week. That is more useful than worrying about the score alone.
YKS score, university choice and major goals
A YKS score is important for university preference, but it is not the only factor. Ranking, quotas, university type, city, scholarship or tuition status, program demand and previous-year data also matter.
Students often ask “which university can I get into with this score?” or “which major can I choose?” No calculator can answer that with certainty because placement changes every year according to candidate behavior and quotas.
During preference research, official resources such as YÖK Atlas can help students review programs, previous scores, rankings and university information.
This calculator does not create a preference list and does not guarantee admission to any program. Always check official guides, rankings, quotas and, when possible, seek qualified guidance support.
How does OBP affect YKS?
OBP is the secondary education achievement score. It may affect placement score calculations. The calculator can estimate OBP contribution when a diploma grade and OBP status are entered.
However, normal OBP, reduced OBP and the candidate’s previous placement status are evaluated under current official rules. Therefore, OBP-included results should still be treated as estimates.
For formal decisions, use the current ÖSYM guide and the candidate’s official result information, especially if reduced OBP may apply.
Common mistakes in understanding YKS
- Looking at one total number without separating SAY, EA, SÖZ and DİL.
- Treating the TYT score as the full YKS placement score.
- Choosing a major based only on an estimated score.
- Ignoring ranking, quotas and previous-year data.
- Letting one bad mock exam define the whole preparation process.
- Forgetting that each target major depends on different test strengths.
In major exams such as YKS, consistent improvement matters more than a single mock result. Tracking nets by test helps students build a realistic study plan.
Does this calculator give an official YKS result?
No. This calculator gives an estimate based on the answers and coefficients used in the tool. It is not an official ÖSYM result.
For official results, preferences and university placement, always use ÖSYM documents, the current guide and official program data such as YÖK Atlas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the YKS score calculated?
It is estimated from TYT, AYT and, if relevant, YDT net scores according to the score type. The official result is calculated and published by ÖSYM.
What are SAY, EA, SÖZ and DİL?
They are YKS score types. SAY is numerical, EA is equal weight, SÖZ is verbal and DİL is foreign language. Each university program uses a specific score type.
Can this calculator tell me which university I can enter?
No. It estimates the score only. Admission depends on ranking, quotas, preferences, current-year data and official placement rules.
Does OBP matter in YKS?
Yes. OBP may affect placement score, but its exact application depends on the candidate’s status and current ÖSYM rules.
Is one mock exam enough to understand my level?
No. It is better to track several mock exams and subject nets to understand progress and weak points.