Minister Tekin Denies LGS Leak, Confirms 29 Officials Under Investigation
Yusuf Tekin
Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin has officially addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding claims that LGS exam questions were shared before the test. Appearing on TRT Haber, Tekin confirmed that 29 individuals are under administrative investigation, including a school administrator accused of photographing and distributing the test booklet.
Despite rising public concern over the unusually high number of top scorers, Tekin rejected accusations of an exam leak, insisting that no questions were stolen or leaked before the exam.
29 Suspects Under Administrative Probe
“An investigation has been launched involving 29 individuals, mostly within the school,” said Tekin. “As the Ministry, we are conducting an internal inquiry. If findings suggest criminal behavior, a lawsuit will follow. Offenders will be punished to the fullest extent.”
Tekin added that disciplinary actions are within the Ministry’s administrative authority, while legal prosecution will depend on the results of the internal investigation.
Ministry Rejects Exam Leak Allegations
Dismissing claims that LGS (High School Entrance Exam) questions were leaked, Tekin provided a timeline-based rebuttal:
“The verbal section ended at 10:45. A school official photographed the booklet and converted it to PDF format, which was shared at 11:57. Our technical team examined the material and confirmed it was not an official PDF. Claims of a stolen exam are categorically false.”
“719 Top Scores Are Pedagogically Sound”
Addressing public disbelief over 719 students scoring full marks, Minister Tekin clarified that exam questions were aligned with the national curriculum and deliberately structured so students wouldn’t need extra study resources.
“The questions mirrored what students learned in school. That’s why such a high number of full scores is not only possible, but also pedagogically desirable.”
On the Debate: Will High School Education Be Shortened?
When asked about speculation surrounding a possible reduction of compulsory high school education from four to two years, Tekin acknowledged that the idea is being debated in academic and civil society circles, but no official decision has been made.
“This is a legislative matter, not something the Ministry can decide alone. We are listening to experts, NGOs, and educators. All opinions are being considered.”