Q1- Is it mandatory to take the science exam?

Yes. Your Achievement Score is calculated according to the score you get from the science exam.

Q2- In what format is the science exam held?

In the guide announced on our access page, the exam type of doctoral programs varies and exams can be taken verbally or in writing and verbally. The written science exam is held in the classical exam format, and the oral science exam is held as an oral interview in front of the jury members.

Q3- Can I learn about the juries of the science exam?

No.

Q4- What subjects am I responsible for in the science exam?

The questions are prepared by the Science Examination Jury established by the Presidencies of the Department and our Institute has no information on the subject.

Q5- How does the success score is calculated?

In order to calculate your success score, your science exam grade (verbal or written-verbal) must be at least 75 points. The success score is calculated by adding 25% of the undergraduate grade point average, 25% of the science exam grade, and 50% of the ALES score.

Q6- How is the ranking arranged among candidates?

Candidates are ranked according to their success scores. Starting from the highest success score, candidates are placed in the relevant program according to the quotas.

Q7- Where can I find out the result of the science exam?

 Candidates who are entitled to be placed in the programs are announced on the access page of our Institute.

Q8- How can I object to the science exam result?

If you apply to our Institute with a petition within 5 working days following the announcement of the science exam result, it is checked whether there is a material error.

Q9- Do I have the opportunity to gain registration right from the reserve quota?

In order to be a substitute, at least 75 points must be obtained from the science exam. For the quotas that remain open as a result of the final registration, the reserve candidate will be granted the right to apply for resettlement from the reserve up to half of the number of quotas. Among the applicants, the one as much as the vacant quota after the exam will be ranked according to their success scores, and only the number of vacant quotas will be given the right to final registration. The application process for substitute candidates will be announced on our access page.