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What students should do now
SAT planning in India should combine the test date, registration deadline, score release and university deadline.
- Choose a test date from the official College Board calendar.
- Budget US$111 base international cost before add-on fees or eligible India Scholars discounts.
- Check centre availability during registration instead of relying on a static centre list.
- Plan score release before university or scholarship deadlines.
SAT India current status on 16 September 2026
| Item | Current official information |
|---|---|
| Next SAT test date | 3 October 2026 |
| Regular registration deadline | 18 September 2026 |
| Change / regular cancel / late registration deadline | 22 September 2026 |
| Following tests | 7 Nov 2026; 5 Dec 2026; 6 Mar 2027; 1 May 2027; 5 Jun 2027 |
| Base international fee | Check current College Board fee page before payment |
| Test mode | Digital in Bluebook |
| Total score | 400–1600 |
SAT weekend dates for 2026–27
| Test date | Registration deadline | Change / regular cancel / late registration deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 | 11 Aug 2026 |
| 12 Sep 2026 | 28 Aug 2026 | 1 Sep 2026 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | 18 Sep 2026 | 22 Sep 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | 24 Nov 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2027 | 19 Feb 2027 | 23 Feb 2027 |
| 1 May 2027 | 16 Apr 2027 | 20 Apr 2027 |
| 5 Jun 2027 | 21 May 2027 | 25 May 2027 |
Deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Students requesting a College Board loaned device must request it at least 30 days before test day.
How much does the SAT cost in India?
| Charge | Current amount |
|---|---|
| SAT registration fee | US$68 |
| International fee | US$43 |
| Base total for India | US$111 |
| Late registration | US$38 |
| Change test centre | US$34 |
| Regular cancellation | US$34 |
| Late cancellation | US$44 |
College Board labels the listed additional registration fees as “through December 2026”; recheck before 2027 registrations.
Your bank or payment provider may convert the US-dollar charge to Indian rupees using its own exchange rate and may add taxes or foreign-currency/card charges. StudyDesk therefore shows the official USD amount instead of pretending there is one fixed INR price.
SAT discounts and scholarships for students in India
| Annual family income | College Board India Scholars SAT discount |
|---|---|
| Less than ₹8 lakh | 90% registration discount |
| ₹8 lakh to ₹15 lakh | 50% registration discount |
College Board states that income-eligible students living in India who are in Class XI or XII can apply for these discount vouchers. The India Scholars Program also describes a merit-cum-need scholarship pathway for eligible students with a total SAT score of 1300 or higher at participating universities.
Digital SAT pattern
| Section | Time | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 64 minutes | 54 |
| Math | 70 minutes | 44 |
| Total | 134 minutes | 98 |
Each section has two modules. Performance on the first module influences the difficulty of the second module. There is a 10-minute break between Reading and Writing and Math.
Complete SAT India guide
Official SAT links
Sources & verification
College Board has official SAT weekend dates and deadlines through June 2027. As of 16 September 2026, the 12 September test has passed; the next scheduled weekend SAT is 3 October 2026 and its regular registration deadline is 18 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the SAT cost in India?
The current College Board price is US$68 registration plus US$43 international fee, for a base total of US$111 before optional/additional charges.
What is the next SAT date after 6 September 2026?
12 September 2026 is the next test date, but registration is closed. The next date still open for normal registration is 3 October 2026, with a 18 September deadline.
Is the SAT online from home?
No. The SAT is digital in the Bluebook app but is taken at an authorized test centre, not as an at-home exam.
Can Indian students get an SAT discount?
Yes. College Board’s India Scholars Program offers eligible Class XI–XII students 90% or 50% registration discounts based on annual family income.
What are the next SAT dates for students in India?
College Board lists 12 September, 3 October, 7 November and 5 December 2026, followed by 6 March, 1 May and 5 June 2027. Registration deadlines vary by date.
Current SAT fee guide for India covering the US$111 base international cost, late registration/cancellation charges and College Board India Scholars discount eligibility.
SAT scholarship and discount guide for India covering 90%/50% registration vouchers, 1300+ scholarship eligibility and participating university full-tuition possibilities.
Official SAT weekend dates and registration deadlines for Indian/international students from August 2026 through June 2027, plus score-release planning.
Step-by-step SAT registration guide for Indian students using the current College Board process.
A clear explanation of the current digital SAT structure and how multistage adaptive testing works.