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Accepted SAT IDs for testing in India
- Valid passport with your name, photograph and signature
- U.S. Department of War Common Access Card (CAC), where applicable
- Valid Aadhaar PVC Card with your name and photograph
- Original hard-copy Aadhaar letter as issued by the Government of India
What College Board says is not accepted for Aadhaar
Your name must match the admission ticket
Your full legal name on the physical photo ID must match the name on your admission ticket. College Board says students can be refused admission if the identifying information does not match.
Testing outside your home country
If you travel to another country to take the SAT, College Board generally requires a valid passport as ID (subject to its stated exception for CAC).
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
Can I use Aadhaar for SAT in India?
Yes, but only the acceptable forms described by College Board: a valid Aadhaar PVC Card or original hard-copy Aadhaar letter. e-Aadhaar/screenshots/ordinary printouts are not accepted.
Can I use school ID for SAT in India?
India has country-specific ID rules. Follow the India rule on the College Board ID page rather than the generic school-ID examples.
Does my ID name need to match SAT registration?
Yes. Your legal name must match the admission ticket.
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