The 2020 e‑YDS English applications have begun. Applications for e‑YDS‑2 English for 2020 are now open. According to the announcement from ÖSYM, applications for e‑YDS‑2 English will be accepted between January 17, 2020 and February 6, 2020. The e‑YDS‑2 English exam will be held by ÖSYM on February 15, 2020, and candidates who wish to apply can complete their transactions at odeme.osym.gov.tr. Applicants must first pay the exam fee before completing their application.
What Are the Application Requirements for the 2020 e‑YDS Exam?
The e‑YDS is an electronic exam administered on computers. Therefore, candidates must meet certain requirements to sit for the test.
Requirements and Conditions for Candidates
- Candidates must be able to use a computer.
- No assistance or training related to computer use will be provided to candidates during the exam.
- All information about the exam is delivered electronically.
- No written or verbal guidance or counseling about the exam will be provided to candidates.
- Candidates are not allowed to speak with proctors or other staff during the exam.
- Proctors will not make any explanations regarding the exam to candidates.
- Candidates will access all exam information through electronic means.
- Before paying the exam fee, candidates who intend to take the test must register for the sample e‑YDS practice exam available online to become familiar with the system.
- The e‑YDS does not provide single‑seat rooms with a reader or marker assistance.
- Candidates who require a single‑seat room or reader/marker assistance due to disability or other conditions should not apply for the e‑YDS.
- Even if such candidates have paid the fee, e‑Exam centers cannot implement special arrangements for disabilities or health conditions; petitions and medical reports submitted to the ÖSYM board are not processed for this purpose.
- However, candidates who need a specific device or aid due to a disability or health condition may be accommodated only if the required tools are specified both in their reports and on their Exam Entrance Documents.
- Tools or aids that are not listed on the Exam Entrance Documents are not allowed into e‑Exam buildings at entry.
How to Apply for the 2020 e‑YDS‑2 English Exam
The 2020 e‑YDS‑2 English exam will take place on February 15, 2020 at e‑Exam application centers in Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir. Candidates will not be admitted to exam halls after 13:30. The exam duration is 180 minutes. Applications for the e‑YDS are accepted between January 17, 2020 and February 6, 2020. Applications open on January 17, 2020 at 14:00 via ÖSYM’s odeme.osym.gov.tr website.
Because the capacity of the exam buildings is limited, the number of candidates accepted for each center is capped as follows:
- Ankara: 3050 candidates
- Istanbul: 432 candidates
- Izmir: 112 candidates
Seats are allocated on a first‑paid, first‑served basis. Once the designated capacity is reached, applications will be blocked and payment will no longer be accepted, even if the application period has not yet ended. Since e‑YDS is administered electronically, candidates are encouraged to take the provided online sample exam to become familiar with the test environment.
How to Pay the 2020 e‑YDS Exam Fee
Before paying the fee, applicants must read the exam guide and confirm that they accept all exam conditions by selecting the appropriate confirmation box. The electronic foreign language exams are conducted at ÖSYM Electronic Exam Centers in Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir. Payment for the exam fee becomes available on the first day of the application period at 14:00.
The number of accepted applicants matches the planned capacity for each center. When capacity is reached, fee payments are suspended even if the application period remains open. If capacity is still available, fee payments end at 23:59 on the final application day. Candidates pay the e‑YDS fee through ÖSYM’s official website by using the ÖSYM card payment system available in the e‑Services section under Payments, using the card they select for the transaction.