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What students should do now
Registration and late-change deadlines can arrive weeks before the test, so test-day planning alone is not enough.
- For 3 Oct 2026, regular registration closes 18 Sep and late/change deadline is 22 Sep.
- For 7 Nov, regular registration closes 23 Oct.
- For 5 Dec, regular registration closes 20 Nov.
- Spring 2027 dates are 6 Mar, 1 May and 5 Jun with published registration deadlines.
SAT Weekend 2026–27 test dates and deadlines
| Test date | Registration deadline | Change / cancel / late registration deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug | 11 Aug |
| 12 Sep 2026 | 28 Aug | 1 Sep |
| 3 Oct 2026 | 18 Sep | 22 Sep |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 23 Oct | 27 Oct |
| 5 Dec 2026 | 20 Nov | 24 Nov |
| 6 Mar 2027 | 19 Feb | 23 Feb |
| 1 May 2027 | 16 Apr | 20 Apr |
| 5 Jun 2027 | 21 May | 25 May |
What can you still register for on 6 September 2026?
The 12 September test is next chronologically, but its late-registration deadline passed on 1 September. The next test with normal registration still open is 3 October 2026; its registration deadline is 18 September and its late/change deadline is 22 September.
Device borrowers have an earlier practical deadline
Deadline time zone
College Board states that SAT Weekend deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Students in India should not assume the deadline runs until 11:59 p.m. IST.
Sources & verification
Checked against current College Board SAT pages on 6 September 2026. SAT dates, fees, ID rules and test policies can change; StudyDesk identifies items that College Board labels with an end date, such as additional fees listed through December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next SAT in India?
The next scheduled SAT after 6 September 2026 is 12 September 2026, but registration is already closed.
What is the next SAT I can still register for?
3 October 2026, with the regular registration deadline on 18 September 2026.
Are SAT test dates different for India?
College Board’s listed weekend dates apply to U.S. and international students, but India-specific policies such as no Sunday testing also apply.
What is the next SAT date after September 2026?
After the 12 September 2026 test, College Board lists 3 October 2026 as the next SAT weekend date, with regular registration through 18 September.
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