Centre for Assessment, Selection and Placement ÖSYM

What Centre for Assessment, Selection and Placement ÖSYM does

ÖSYM (T.C. Ölçme, Seçme ve Yerleştirme Merkezi Başkanlığı) is the statutory government examination and placement body of the Republic of Turkey, headquartered in Bilkent, Ankara. It administers 44 standardized national examinations that serve as the sole gateway to Turkish higher education admission (YKS, DGS, ÖZYES, TR-YÖS), public sector employment (KPSS, EKPSS), graduate and professional specialization (ALES, TUS, DUS, YDUS, EUS), and foreign language proficiency certification (YDS, e-YDS, e-TEP, YÖKDİL). Examinations reach millions of candidates annually and are delivered in every one of Turkey's 81 provinces.

The organization operates a multi-channel digital platform consisting of four core web portals — the Candidate Operations System (AİS at ais.osym.gov.tr), the Staff Operations System (GİS), the Results Announcement System (sonuc.osym.gov.tr), and the Sanal POS payment system — complemented by official mobile applications on iOS, Android, and Huawei AppGallery, and a 444 6796 call center. Computer-based testing is delivered through four dedicated e-Sınav Merkezleri located in Ankara/Esenboğa, İstanbul, İzmir, and Adana. Candidate transaction fees range from 800 TL to 2,250 TL depending on exam type, supplemented by institutional funding through the Turkish national budget. The institution is wholly owned by the Republic of Turkey and operates under public law with no external shareholders, venture capital backing, or commercial revenue dependencies.

Name

Centre for Assessment, Selection and Placement ÖSYM

Legal name

T.C. Ölçme, Seçme ve Yerleştirme Merkezi Başkanlığı

Website

https://osym.gov.tr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ÖSYM is Turkey's statutory government examination body, administering 44 standardized national exams for university admission, public sector hiring, and professional certification to millions of candidates annually across all 81 provinces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Examination and Assessment Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Administration of Human Resource Programs (9231)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

National/State Examination Boards & Testing Agencies (EDADAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Entrance & Admissions Testing Authorities (EDADAFAE), Digital Assessment Platforms & Computer-Based Testing Authorities (EDADAFAK), Results, Scoring, Appeals & Malpractice Adjudication Authorities (EDADAFAI)

Keywords

• National examination services
• Higher education admissions
• Public personnel selection
• Standardized testing administration
• Student placement systems

Headquarters

HQ city

ANKARA, ANKARA

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Examination Fees: ÖSYM generates revenue through examination registration fees charged to candidates. Fees vary by exam type, ranging from 800 TL for KPSS Ön Lisans to 2,250 TL for ÖZYES. Candidates pay through the Sanal POS online payment system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ÖSYM operates as Turkey's official national examination and placement body, administering standardized tests for university admissions (YKS), public sector recruitment (KPSS), academic personnel selection (ALES), medical specialty training (TUS/DUS/YDUS/EUS), and foreign language proficiency (YDS, e-YDS, e-TEP, YÖKDİL). The organization delivers computer-based examinations through dedicated e-Exam Centers in Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, and Adana, while managing digital candidate portals (AİS, GİS, Sonuç, Sanal POS) for registration, payment, and results. It conducts examinations for millions of candidates annually across all 81 provinces of Turkey.

Product overview

ÖSYM (T.C. Ölçme, Seçme ve Yerleştirme Merkezi) operates a unified national examination and placement platform for Turkey's higher education and public sector recruitment. The core system consists of web-based candidate and staff portals (AİS and GİS), supported by mobile applications. The portfolio includes over 40 distinct exam types covering university entrance (YKS/ÖSYS), public sector employment (KPSS), academic advancement (ALES, TUS, YDUS), and foreign language proficiency (YDS, e-YDS, e-TEP, YÖKDİL). Digital exam delivery is supported through four e-Sınav Merkezleri (e-Exam Centers) in major cities. All services are accessed through candidate-centric web portals and mobile apps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AİS (Aday İşlemleri Sistemi): Candidate Affairs System - online portal for candidates to register for exams, view results, and manage applications
• GİS (Görevli İşlemleri Sistemi)
• YKS (Yükseköğretim Kurumları Sınavı)
• KPSS (Kamu Personel Seçme Sınavı)
• ALES (Akademik Personel ve Lisansüstü Eğitimi Giriş Sınavı)
• TUS (Tıpta Uzmanlık Eğitimi Giriş Sınavı)
• e-YDS / YDS (Yabancı Dil Bilgisi Seviye Tespit Sınavı)
• e-TEP (Elektronik İngilizce Yeterlik Sınavı)
• ÖZYES (Özel Yetenek Sınavı)
• EKPSS (Engelli Kamu Personeli Seçme Sınavı)
• TR-YÖS (Türkiye Yurt Dışından Öğrenci Kabul Sınavı)

Products and services

• YKS (Yükseköğretim Kurumları Sınavı / Higher Education Institutions Exam) The main university entrance examination system comprising TYT (Basic Proficiency Test), AYT (Field-Specific Test), and YDT (Foreign Language Test) sessions for admission to Turkish higher education institutions. Typically involves over 3 million candidates annually.
• KPSS (Kamu Personel Seçme Sınavı / Public Personnel Selection Exam) National exam for selecting candidates for public sector positions, including undergraduate, associate degree, and secondary education levels. Results are used by government agencies for public personnel recruitment.
• ALES (Akademik Personel ve Lisansüstü Eğitimi Giriş Sınavı / Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) Exam for academic personnel recruitment and graduate education admissions, serving bachelor's degree holders seeking admission to postgraduate programs.
• TUS (Tıpta Uzmanlık Eğitimi Giriş Sınavı / Medical Specialty Education Entrance Exam) Entrance exam for medical specialty training programs in Turkey.
• DUS (Diş Hekimliğinde Uzmanlık Eğitimi Giriş Sınavı / Dental Specialty Entrance Exam) Entrance exam for dental specialty training programs.
• YDUS (Tıpta Yan Dal Uzmanlık Eğitimi Giriş Sınavı / Medical Sub-Specialty Entrance Exam) Entrance exam for medical sub-specialty training programs.
• EUS (Eczacılıkta Uzmanlık Eğitimi Giriş Sınavı / Pharmacy Specialty Entrance Exam) Entrance exam for pharmacy specialty training programs.
• YDS (Yabancı Dil Bilgisi Seviye Tespit Sınavı / Foreign Language Knowledge Level Determination Exam) Standard foreign language proficiency exam for academic and public sector positions.
• e-YDS (Elektronik Yabancı Dil Sınavı / Electronic Foreign Language Exam) Computer-based foreign language proficiency exam offered multiple times per year in various languages including English, German, French, Arabic, Russian, Persian, Bulgarian, and Greek.
• e-TEP (Elektronik İngilizce Yeterlik Sınavı / Electronic English Proficiency Test) Computer-based English proficiency test for academic and professional certification purposes.
• YÖKDİL (Yükseköğretim Kurumları Yabancı Dil Sınavı / Higher Education Institutions Foreign Language Exam) Foreign language exam for academic personnel in higher education institutions.
• DGS (Dikey Geçiş Sınavı / Vertical Transfer Exam) Exam enabling associate degree graduates to transfer to undergraduate programs.
• EKPSS (Engelli Kamu Personeli Seçme Sınavı / Disabled Public Personnel Selection Exam) Exam for disabled candidates seeking public sector employment.
• TR-YÖS (Türkiye Yurt Dışından Öğrenci Kabul Sınavı / Turkey Foreign Student Admission Exam) Exam for foreign nationals seeking to study at Turkish universities.
• ÖSYS (Öğrenci Seçme ve Yerleştirme Sistemi / Student Selection and Placement System) Comprehensive student selection and placement system for higher education institutions (predecessor of YKS).
• HMGS/2 (Law Professions Entrance Exam) Law professions entrance examination with a fee of 1,800 TL per examination.
• ÖZYES (Özel Yetenek Sınavı / Special Talent Exam for Sports Sciences) Special talent examination for sports sciences within YKS, with a fee of 2,250 TL per examination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% coverage of all 81 Turkish provinces with examination centers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prometric: Prometric operates a global network of computer-based testing centers delivering high-stakes exams for certification, licensure, and academic admissions. It is comparable to ÖSYM's e-Exam Centers and its role in delivering computer-based national assessments.
• College Board: College Board administers the SAT, AP, and other college readiness assessments in the United States. It is directly comparable to ÖSYM's YKS (university entrance exam) function and its role as a centralized body for higher education admission testing.
• Educational Testing Service (ETS): ETS is the US-based nonprofit that develops and administers major standardized tests including the TOEFL, GRE, and previously the SAT. It is directly comparable to ÖSYM as a national-scale assessment body delivering high-stakes, computer-based and paper-based exams used for education and employment placement decisions.
• Pearson VUE: Pearson VUE operates one of the world's largest computer-based testing networks with thousands of test centers globally. It is directly comparable to ÖSYM's e-Sınav Merkezleri infrastructure and its role in delivering high-stakes computer-based certification and licensure exams.
• ACT, Inc. ACT is a US-based nonprofit that administers the ACT college readiness assessment and other credentialing exams. It is directly comparable to ÖSYM in delivering standardized admissions testing at national scale with digital and paper-based delivery.
• National Testing Agency (NTA) India: NTA is the Indian government body that conducts national-level entrance examinations including JEE, NEET, and CUET. It is directly comparable to ÖSYM as a national-scale government testing authority handling university admissions and professional certification exams.
• Cambridge Assessment: Cambridge Assessment is a not-for-profit department of the University of Cambridge that delivers international exams including Cambridge English and IELTS. It is directly comparable to ÖSYM's YDS/e-YDS foreign language testing portfolio and its broader national assessment mandate.

Emerging players

• British Council: British Council administers English language proficiency exams (IELTS, Aptis) globally and operates test centers in Turkey. It is comparable to ÖSYM's e-YDS/YÖKDİL foreign language testing portfolio as an alternative or supplementary credential for academic and employment purposes.

Regional players

• National Testing Service (NTS) Pakistan: NTS is a Pakistani organization conducting standardized tests for higher education admissions and public sector recruitment. It is comparable to ÖSYM as a regional player performing analogous national assessment functions in a neighboring country with a similar exam-driven education system.

Others

• Council of Higher Education (YÖK) Turkey: YÖK is the Turkish Council of Higher Education that regulates universities and uses ÖSYM exam results for student placement. It is comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant that depends on ÖSYM's examination output to fulfill its own policy mandate.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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