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Most Frequent Questions in the YKS Exam and How to Answer Them
Based on our long experience at Emissa Academy with hundreds of foreign students whom we have prepared to successfully pass the YKS exam, we have identified a set of recurring patterns and common mistakes that international students specifically make during preparation or inside the exam hall.
In this guide, we provide you with a clear roadmap of the most frequent questions in the TR- YÖS and YKS exams to ensure you achieve the highest scores during your YKS exam preparation journey.
First: Turkish Language (Türkçe) in the TYT Exam
The Turkish language section is classified as the most difficult subject facing international students, carrying a heavy weight of 40 full questions in the TYT exam. For anyone looking to study in Turkey, mastering this section is crucial.
Most Frequent Question Patterns:
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Reading Comprehension and Main Content Extraction: 8 to 10 questions.
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Identifying the Main Idea of the Paragraph: (Paragrafın Ana Düşüncesi).
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Rearranging Scrambled Sentences: Logically and chronologically.
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Sentence Completion: Filling in the missing blank with the appropriate contextual word.
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Connotation and Metaphorical Meaning of Words: (Mecaz Anlam).
Practical advice from Emisa experts: Read Turkish newspapers and articles daily for at least 15 minutes. This habit naturally develops the skill of “fast text comprehension,” which is much faster than just memorizing dry grammar rules.
Second: Basic Mathematics in the TYT Exam
Mathematics is usually the strongest point for international students, but the real challenge lies not in the arithmetic calculations, but rather in the specific Turkish way of phrasing word problems.
Most Frequent Question Patterns:
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Basic Operations: Numbers and fractions (4 to 5 questions).
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Ratios and Proportions: Percentages and their applications.
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Basic Algebra: Methods for solving equations.
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Mathematical Logic: Number sequences.
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Life Problems (Problemler): Time, work, and distance problems.
Practical Advice: Mathematical rules are fixed and do not change, but make absolutely sure you understand the wording of the question in Turkish before you start solving. Often, the student knows the full mathematical solution method but chooses a wrong answer due to a misunderstanding of the Turkish text of the question.
Third: Advanced Mathematics in the AYT Exam
The test here moves to a deeper level that focuses on advanced mathematical skills and theories, which is essential for secure admission into top Turkish universities.
Most Frequent Question Patterns:
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Sequences and Series: A permanent part that appears in every exam without exception.
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Trigonometry and Functions: (Trigonometri ve Fonksiyonlar).
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Probability: Combinations, permutations, and probability theory.
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Basic Calculus: (Türev ve İntegral).
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Analytic Geometry: Equations of straight lines.
Fourth: Science Section (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)
This section requires a balance between understanding scientific laws and their specific Turkish terminology.
1. Physics – Most Frequent Patterns:
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Newton’s laws of motion and their practical applications.
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Static, current electricity, and magnetism.
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Projectile motion and particle mechanics.
2. Chemistry – Most Frequent Patterns:
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The mole and chemical calculations (Mol Kavramı).
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Chemical equilibrium and the factors affecting it.
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Acids, bases, and reactions between them.
5 Common Mistakes in the YKS Exam to Avoid Immediately
To ensure your success in the YKS exam for international students, beware of falling into these mistakes that many students make every year:
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Leaving questions unanswered: The YKS system does not impose a penalty or deduction for wrong answers (there is no system that cancels out correct answers), so answer every question and do not leave any blank spaces.
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Wasting time on a single complex question: If a question stumps you, skip it immediately, put a mark next to it, and return to it after finishing the rest of the questions.
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Rushing through questions: Reading the Turkish question text carefully and attentively is half the solution.
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Neglecting the TYT exam: Overfocusing on the AYT exam and neglecting the first section is a fatal mistake; both complement each other in the final score.
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Starting preparation late: Passing this exam requires intensive preparation and a study plan of no less than a full year.
Prepare with Confidence with Emisa Academy
We know that facing the actual exam can be overwhelming. Therefore, at Emisa Akademi, we conduct full simulation exams (Deneme) that mimic the official YKS exam under real conditions and in actual halls. This practical training helps you break the barrier of fear, manage your time, and handle psychological pressure professionally.
Do you want to know the dates of our upcoming courses and simulation exams? Contact the Emisa Academy team today and start your journey towards the Turkish university you aspire to!
