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Everything You Need to Know About the Written Test & Interview 🇹🇷

Hey everyone!

Since we’re transitioning into the evaluation and interview phase of the Türkiye Bursları cycle, a lot of you have been asking about what actually happens after you click submit. The waiting game is stressful, but preparing for the next step will give you a massive edge.

Here is the exact breakdown of the Written Test and the Oral Interview process so you know exactly what to expect.

1. The Written Test (Undergraduates Only) 📝
   If you applied for a Bachelor’s degree—especially in high-demand fields like Health Sciences, Engineering, Sciences, or competitive Social Sciences—you will have to take a written test on the same day as your interview.

Format: 30 questions / 60 minutes. 

What’s on it? It is a quantitative test consisting of Mathematics, Geometry, and Logic. Think of it as a condensed version of the TR-YÖS (the entrance exam for foreign students in Turkey). 

Language: Questions are provided in both English and Turkish. If you are applying for STEM or Health fields, they expect you to have enough English comprehension to parse these technical questions. 
Does it matter for Social Sciences? Yes! They test social science applicants too, using the results to rank you against other applicants in your field. 

2. The Interview Structure (All Levels) 🗣️
   The interview usually lasts between 15 to 30 minutes and is conducted by a panel of Turkish academics and experts. It follows a strict 5-step protocol:

 

Step 1: Welcome & Introduction – The committee introduces themselves and explains how the interview will flow. 

Step 2: Document Control – CRITICAL: You must bring original hard copies of all the documents, certificates, and transcripts you uploaded to the portal. They will physically check them. 

Step 3: Intent & Motivation – This is where you explain why you want to study abroad, why you chose Turkey, and why your specific field matters. 

Step 4: Academic Knowledge & Career Goals – They will grill you slightly on your academic background. Expect questions directly tied to your Letter of Intent or Research Proposal (for PhDs).  
Step 5: Closing & Your Questions – They will give you a minute to ask them a question before wrapping up.

💡 High-Yield Interview Prep Tips

🔥 The Cheat Code: The interviewers will have a printed copy of your online application sitting right in front of them. Most of their questions will be pulled directly from what you wrote. Re-read your own essays before walking in!

Brush up on Basic Turkish Info: Know who the current President is, basic history (e.g., Atatürk, the transition from the Ottoman Empire), and the relationship between Turkey and your home country. 

Know Your Universities: Don't just say "I want to go to Istanbul." Know the exact names of the 12 universities you picked on your portal and why you chose their specific programs.

The Language Trap: Don't panic if you don't speak Turkish. The scholarship includes a mandatory 1-year Turkish language course (C1 level) for everyone anyway. Just answer confidently in English (or the language of your selected program). 

The "Return Home" Question: They want to know how your degree will help your home country. Be prepared to explain how your profession is in demand back home and how you will bridge relations between your country and Turkey. 

Drop your questions below! If you've given the interview in previous years, please share your experience and the exact questions you were asked to help out the group! 👇

The selection process for the Türkiye Bursları (Turkish Government Scholarship) moves in structured stages after applications close in late February. For applicants from Pakistan, the interview calls and timelines generally follow this pattern: 

The Timeline Breakdown

• Document Evaluation: March to April. Your portal status will show "Awaiting Evaluation" or "Under Evaluation" during this phase while committees screen academic records and letters of intent. 

• Interview Invitations: Mid-May to early June. Shortlisted candidates from Pakistan typically start receiving their official email invitations during this window.

• Actual Interviews: June to early July. The face-to-face or virtual interviews for Pakistani applicants are typically conducted throughout June. 

What to Expect on Interview Day

Interviews in Pakistan are traditionally held in designated locations within major hub cities, usually Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.

If you are an Undergraduate applicant, your interview day will feature two parts:

1. The Written Test: A 60-minute quantitative exam with 30 questions covering mathematics, geometry, and logic. It happens in the morning or afternoon session right before your panel meeting. 

2. The Oral Interview: A 15–30 minute session with a panel of Turkish academics and experts. They will review your original documents, evaluate your academic goals, and discuss the motivations outlined in your Letter of Intent.

Tip: Keep a close eye on both your application portal and your email's spam folder starting in mid-May. Invitation updates roll out in batches, and you are usually given only a week or two of advance notice for your exact date and timeslot.

Hey everyone!
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