LGS Exam Countdown

The Liselere Geçiş Sınavı (LGS) is Turkey’s national high school entrance examination for eighth-grade students. Administered by the Ministry of National Education (MEB), LGS determines placement into selective Anatolian high schools, science high schools, social sciences high schools, and other specialised secondary institutions across the country. The exam covers six subjects: Turkish, mathematics, science, social studies (T.C. İnkılap Tarihi ve Atatürkçülük), religious culture, and foreign language (English). Each section contains multiple-choice questions, and the entire exam is completed in a single session lasting approximately 150 minutes. LGS replaced the former TEOG system in 2018, introducing a more skills-based assessment that emphasises critical thinking and problem-solving over memorisation. Approximately 1.5 million students take LGS annually, competing for limited seats at Turkey’s most prestigious high schools.

LGS 2026 is expected to be held in early June 2026, typically on the first or second Sunday of the month. MEB announces the official date in its annual exam calendar, usually published in the autumn. The exam is conducted simultaneously across all provinces in Turkey, starting in the morning. Results are generally released within three to four weeks, followed by the school placement process. Our real-time countdown tracks the exact days, hours, and minutes remaining until LGS 2026. Use this timer to plan your child’s revision schedule effectively and share it with other parents and students preparing for the same exam.

LGS preparation should begin well before the exam year, ideally building strong foundations from sixth and seventh grade. Focus on understanding concepts deeply rather than memorising answers—LGS questions test application and reasoning skills. Work through MEB’s official sample questions and past exam papers to familiarise yourself with the question style. For mathematics and science, practise solving multi-step problems that require combining different concepts. For Turkish, develop strong reading comprehension through regular reading of diverse texts. Take regular practice exams to build stamina for the 150-minute session and to identify weak areas. Create a balanced study timetable that covers all six subjects without neglecting any. Use a timer for timed practice sessions, and make sure to include breaks and physical activity to prevent burnout.