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The results of the MANAS Entrance Examination (MANAS-ÖSYS 2026), administered by Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University on 5 July 2026, have been officially announced. The preference period for candidates who achieved the minimum qualifying score began on 8 July 2026.

A total of 17,300 prospective students from across Kyrgyzstan applied for MANAS-ÖSYS 2026, demonstrating significant nationwide interest in the examination. Following the completion of the evaluation process, eligible candidates may submit their program preferences through the University's electronic preference system between 8 and 10 July 2026.

Successful Candidates to Submit Preferences Online

Prospective students who achieved the required minimum score in MANAS-ÖSYS 2026 will access the electronic preference system using their personal usernames and passwords to select degree programs appropriate to their examination scores. Placement decisions will be made based on candidates 2026 National General Republican Test (ORT) results, their order of preferences, program quotas, and the University's placement regulations.

In cases where multiple candidates with the same score apply for the same program, placement priority will first be determined according to the weighted scores of the subjects relevant to that program. If a tie still remains, candidates' ORT scores will be used as the final criterion. Following the placement process, approximately 1,300 students will be admitted to the faculties, high schools, and vocational schools of Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University.

Preparing for a Bilingual Academic Environment

Before beginning their academic studies, admitted students will complete a one-year preparatory language program in Turkish and Kyrgyz to prepare for the University's bilingual academic environment. Students who successfully demonstrate the required language proficiency at the end of the preparatory year will proceed to their academic programs. Those who pass the language proficiency exemption examination conducted prior to the preparatory program will be eligible to begin their degree studies directly without attending the preparatory year.

Rector Ceylan: "Now Is the Time to Make the Choices That Will Shape Your Future"

On the occasion of the launch of the preference period, Rector Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Ceylan congratulated the successful candidates and made the following statement: "I sincerely congratulate all of our candidates who have earned the right to participate in the MANAS-ÖSYS 2026 preference process, as well as their families, whose invaluable support has helped them reach this important milestone. You are now entering a significant stage that will help shape your future. I am confident that you will make informed decisions by carefully considering your interests, talents, and career aspirations. Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University equips its students with the knowledge, skills, and global perspective needed to compete internationally through its distinguished academic staff, international approach to education, strong research capacity, and multicultural campus environment.

We are already looking forward to welcoming the students who will soon become members of the Manas family. I firmly believe that every young person who chooses our University will develop into an individual who contributes to science, technology, culture, and social development while creating lasting value for their country and for humanity.

At the same time, I would especially like to encourage those candidates who worked diligently for this year's examination but were not admitted to our University, as well as their families, not to lose hope or motivation. An educational journey is never defined by a single examination. Perseverance, determination, and continuous self-improvement are the true foundations of success. I firmly believe that every young person possesses unique potential that will find the right opportunity at the right time. I wish them every success in their educational pursuits and sincerely hope that our paths will cross again in the future.

Finally, I would like to thank all candidates for their dedication and hard work throughout this year's examination process and wish them and their families every success during the preference period."