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What students should do now
Students should compare the base test cost with any extra service and eligible discount before registration.
- Base cost: US$68 registration + US$43 international fee.
- Current late registration fee through December 2026: US$38.
- Current regular cancellation fee: US$34; late cancellation: US$44.
- India Scholars: 90% discount below ₹8 lakh annual family income; 50% from ₹8–15 lakh for eligible Class XI/XII students.
Current SAT base fee for India
| Fee component | Amount |
|---|---|
| SAT registration | US$68 |
| International testing fee | US$43 |
| Base total | US$111 |
The amount charged in Indian rupees depends on your payment provider’s exchange rate and may include card/foreign-currency taxes or charges. That is why the official USD price is the reliable reference.
Additional registration fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Late registration | US$38 |
| Change test centre | US$34 |
| Cancel by change deadline | US$34 |
| Late cancellation | US$44 |
| Select test-centre surcharge | US$24 at listed locations |
College Board labels these additional fees as valid through December 2026. Recheck for 2027.
Score-service fees
| Score service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Additional score report | US$15 per report |
| Rush report | US$31 + applicable report fee |
| Scores by phone | US$15 per call |
| Archived scores | US$35 + report fee |
| Score verification | US$55 |
Up to four score reports are free if you select recipients by nine days after a weekend SAT test date.
India Scholars Program discount
| Annual family income | SAT registration discount |
|---|---|
| Less than ₹8 lakh | 90% |
| ₹8 lakh–₹15 lakh | 50% |
College Board says income-eligible students living in India in Class XI or XII can apply for a discount voucher, and every eligible student who applies for a voucher will get one.
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
What is the SAT fee in India?
The current base international cost is US$111: US$68 registration plus US$43 international fee.
How much is SAT in rupees?
There is no single fixed INR amount because your payment provider converts the official US-dollar charge and may add taxes or foreign-currency charges.
Can I get 90% off SAT in India?
College Board’s India Scholars Program offers a 90% registration discount to eligible Class XI/XII students living in India with annual family income below ₹8 lakh.
How much does the SAT cost in India?
The current base international cost is US$111: US$68 SAT registration plus US$43 international fee, before any additional service fees. Eligible India Scholars students may receive a 90% or 50% registration discount.
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