Is the IOKBS postponed? Statement from the Ministry of National Education regarding the 2025 scholarship exam.

Is the IOKBS postponed? Statement from the Ministry of National Education regarding the 2025 scholarship exam.

24.04.2025 18:00

After the earthquakes in Istanbul, there was curiosity about whether the "Primary and Secondary Education Institutions Scholarship Exam" would be postponed or not. In a statement regarding the matter, the Minister of National Education said, "It will be held as planned on Sunday, April 27, 2025."

After the earthquakes that occurred in Istanbul, the question of whether the 'Primary and Secondary Education Institutions Scholarship Exam' (İOKBS) will be postponed or not has become a matter of curiosity.

The Ministry of National Education made a press statement regarding the issue.

Is İOKBS postponed? Statement from the Ministry of National Education regarding the 2025 scholarship exam

WILL BE HELD AS PLANNED

The statement from the Ministry included the following remarks:

"As it is known, on April 23, 2025, an earthquake occurred with its epicenter off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara. Following the developments, it was deemed necessary to make the following statement to inform the public. As previously stated in the '2025 Examination Application Calendar' of the Ministry of National Education, the 'Primary and Secondary Education Institutions Scholarship Exam (İOKBS 2025)' will be held as planned on Sunday, April 27, 2025."

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