Overview
LGS (Liselere Geçiş Sistemi, the High School Transition System) is the central exam that Turkey's Ministry of National Education (MEB) runs for 8th-grade students who want a place in secondary schools that admit students by exam. It is a one-day, two-session, multiple-choice exam, and the questions are written in Turkish.
In 2026 it was held on Saturday 13 June.
Exam pattern
The 2026 exam had 90 questions in two sessions, taken on the same day.
| Session | Tests | Questions | Time allowed | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal (sözel), first session | Turkish 20, Revolution History and Kemalism 10, Religious Culture and Ethics 10, Foreign Language (English) 10 | 50 | 75 minutes | 09:30 |
| Numerical (sayısal), second session | Mathematics 20, Science 20 | 40 | 80 minutes | 11:30 |
The question counts above come from the published 2026 question booklets (Booklet A). Check the MEB application guide each year, because the question counts and timings can be changed.
Marking and results
Answers are marked on a separate answer sheet. MEB publishes the question booklets and answer keys after the exam. For 2026, the central exam results were scheduled for 10 July 2026, and the secondary-school choice and placement guide was to be published on the same date, with the choice process starting then.
Important dates
13 June 2026: LGS central exam (listed in the MEB 2026 exam calendar as the central exam for schools that admit by exam, for 8th graders).
23 June 2026: question booklets and answer keys published.
10 July 2026: results and the placement guide announced.
These dates are for the 2026 cycle. Check the MEB exam calendar for later years.
Preparation tips
Practise with the published past booklets so that you get used to the 50-question verbal session followed by the 40-question numerical session.
Balance your time across the six tests; Turkish, Mathematics and Science carry 20 questions each, so they deserve steady practice.
Keep the time limits in mind: 75 minutes for the verbal session and 80 minutes for the numerical session in 2026.
When is LGS held?
In 2026 it was held on 13 June.
How many questions are on LGS?
In 2026 there were 90 questions: 50 in the verbal session and 40 in the numerical session.
Who runs LGS?
Turkey's Ministry of National Education (MEB), through its general directorate for measurement, evaluation and examination services.