30 november and 01 december 2026, METU NCC ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXAM (EPE)
Exam date: 30 November 2026 — Session 1 (Listening, Reading, Notetaking, Writing)
Exam start time: 09:00 (TRNC time)
Exam date: 01 December 2026 — Session 2 (Speaking)
Exam start time: To be announced on 30 November 2026 at 16:00 (TRNC time).
You may find the EPE dates for the 2026–2027 Academic Year in the Academic Calendar approved by the METU Senate.
The exam will be held face-to-face.
Important Information for Candidates
1. Please read the EPE Handbook carefully.
2. Exam Venue Information
Exam venues will be sent to candidates via e-mail.
Please make sure to check your e-mail regularly.
- Exam venues for Session 1 will be sent on 29 November 2026 at 12:00 (TRNC time).
- Exam venues for Session 2 will be sent on 30 November 2026 at 16:00 (TRNC time).
3. On the Exam Day
- For Session 1 on 30 November 2026, please be in the exam building no later than 08:30.
- For Session 2 on 01 December 2026, please be in the waiting area 15 minutes before your assigned time slot.
4. ID Requirement
Candidates must bring an official photo ID.
Those who cannot present an ID will not be admitted to the exam hall.
5. Materials to Bring
- For Session 1, candidates must bring a pencil and an eraser.
Who Can Take the Exam?
* For graduate program applicants who are METU students and students outside METU
Applicaton Form: https://forms.gle/P4upo7qpgEzfL2aB6
The exam is free of charge for METU students.
Participants who are required to pay the exam fee can access the payment information using the link below:
https://ncc.metu.edu.tr/ro/fees
Detailed information about the exam is available through the following links:
Test Content and Scoring -- October 2025
EPE Booklet -- October 2025
Sample Careful Reading
Sample Listening Comprehension
Sample Notetaking
Sample Independent Writing
Sample Speaking
Frequently Asked Questions
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