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The SAT is a globally recognized standardized test used for undergraduate (Bachelor's degree) admissions at colleges and universities, primarily in the United States, Canada, the UK, and Australia. It evaluates a high school student's readiness for college-level coursework by assessing skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.
Last updated: 17 Jun 2026
The SAT exam is conducted 8 times a year. The upcoming test dates, along with the registration deadlines, are given in the table below:
SAT Test Dates 2026 in India | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
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June 6, 2026 (upcoming) |
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Note: College Board follows the 11:59 PM ET for all deadlines. This equals 9:30 AM IST the next day.
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The SAT exam fee in India for 2026 is approximately USD $131 (approx. 12,300 INR). It is composed of the registration fee, an international fee, and taxes. These are mentioned in the table below:
SAT Exam Fee Components | Fee in USD | Approx. Fee in INR |
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Registration Fee | $68 | INR 6,250 |
International Fee (applicable for test-takers outside the US) | $33 | INR 3,040 |
Sales Tax | $19.98 | INR 1,840 |
Total | $130.98 | INR 12,300 |
Total SAT exam fee at the time of payment
While taking the SAT exam, you may incur additional charges for rescheduling, changing your test center, or score reporting. These fees are given in the table below:
SAT Exam Service | Fee in USD | Approx. Fee in INR | Note |
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Change test center | $34 | INR 3,050 | Allowed within the late registration deadline. |
Cancel fee | $34 | INR 3,050 | If cancelled before the late registration deadline. |
Late cancel fee | $44 | INR 3,950 | If cancelled after the late registration deadline. |
Late registration | $38 | INR 3,410 | If registered after the registration deadline but before the late registration deadline. |
Additional score report | $15 per report | INR 1,350 per report | The first 4 reports are free and must be sent to universities within 9 days of receipt. |
Rush report | $31 | INR 2,800 | To send scores faster to universities (1-4 business days). |
Get scores by phone | $15 per call | INR 1,350 per call |
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Send archived scores | $35 | INR 3,141 | Scores are archived if not sent within a year. |
Rechecking | $55 | INR 4,940 | Can be requested only by phone: +1-212-713-7789 |
The SAT exam is meant for students who want to pursue undergraduate studies abroad. Therefore, there are no strict SAT exam eligibility conditions set by the College Board.
However, you need to submit a valid ID proof at the test center on the test day. As per official policy, the accepted IDs for the SAT exam in India are passport and Aadhar card.
Note: For students under 13 years of age, the parent or guardian needs to fill up and sign the Account Creation Consent FormPDF and email it to accountrequest@collegeboard.org. Processing takes up to 5 business days, after which the College Board contacts the parent to set up the account.
Anyone with a valid ID (passport or an Aadhaar card) can take the test. To get admission, you need to fulfill the other requirements of your target university or program.