For the 2026-27 testing year, SAT Weekend is scheduled on eight dates from 22 August 2026 through 5 June 2027. Indian students should register 6 to 8 weeks ahead. Metro slots fill up 3 to 4 weeks out from August to December. There is no paper-based SAT exam option in India.

• The upcoming SAT exam date is 7 November, 2026.
• The registration date is 23 October 2026 (late registration date: 27 October, 2026). 
• College Board runs the exam in a fully digital format worldwide through the Bluebook app, so no paper-based option is available in India.   

Also Read:

• Check Preparation Guide for SAT Exam August 2026
• Check SAT Exam Eligibility 2026 

INR Conversion used throughout the article: INR 95 as of 14 October, 2026. 

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SAT Exam Dates in India 2026-27

Indian applicants planning to take the SAT in the 2026-27 session should plan their preparation according to the admission cycle of their desired universities. College Board has published the full 2026-27 schedule. The table below covers every date, the regular registration deadline, and the late registration cutoff. 

 Source: College Board (https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines) 

Note: Sunday SAT testing is available only for students who cannot test on Saturdays due to religious reasons. Eligible students can request Sunday testing through College Board.

Also read:

• City-Wise SAT Exam Dates 2026-27
• SAT Admission Requirements

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Anticipated SAT Exam Dates 2027-28

College Board publishes the next academic year's schedule in April to May, so the 2027-28 dates listed below are anticipated based on College Board's public advance calendar. Regular registration deadlines fall roughly 3 weeks before each test date.

Note: These dates are not yet open for registration. Slots will open on the College Board portal in April 2027.

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SAT Exam Fees in India 2026

According to the official College Board international fee page, the SAT registration fee is $68 plus a $43 international fee.

The $24 (₹2,280) test center fee applies only at select international test centers. College Board's current fee schedule applies through December 2026.

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How to Book an SAT Exam Date in India 2026

SAT registration in India happens entirely on the College Board portal. There is no offline booking service available. Follow these steps for booking:

• Step 1: Create a College Board account. Sign up on mysat.collegeboard.org/ with a valid email and full name matching your passport
• Step 2: Choose SAT date and center. Pick from the 8 available 2026-27 dates and select the closest test center in India
• Step 3: Upload a valid photo. Recent passport-style photo, clearly visible face, plain background
• Step 4: Pay online through Credit card, debit card, or PayPal. No demand draft or bank transfer accepted
• Step 5: Download your admission ticket. Print or save on mobile, and bring to the test center along with a photo ID

You must complete registration before the regular deadline (2 weeks before the test date). Late registration is possible up to 1 week before, with a $38 (

₹3,644) late fee.

Ques. When should I book my SAT date?

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SAT Score Validity and Result Time 2026 

SAT results are released approximately 2 weeks after the test date. You receive an email from College Board when your scores are live on the MySAT dashboard. You can then send free score reports to up to 4 universities.

• Additional reports cost $12 (around ₹1,140) each and can be sent later through the same dashboard.
• SAT score validity period is 5 years from the test date. Most US universities accept scores up to 5 years old for admissions, but some competitive schools prefer scores from the last 2 to 3 years. 
• SAT results are typically released within 2-4 weeks after taking the test. Check out the dates mentioned below.

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Register 6 to 8 weeks before your chosen date and pick the earliest SAT that gives you at least 6 weeks of buffer before your first application deadline. Confirm your eligibility, prep for 3 to 4 months, and use the free August or October dates as your first attempt. If needed, retake in November or December to boost your score before US Regular Decision deadlines close in January.