SAT Registration: How to Register for SAT and Choose Exam Dates

SAT registration can be simply done online through CollegeBoard's official website. To register for SAT, first create an account and then submit all your details. After creating a student profile, select your preferred test date and exam center. India has 139 registered SAT test centers, located throughout the country. SAT enrollment for the 2024-2025 testing year is now open. One thing you must remember is that the registration deadline ends 14 days before the exam date. As an Indian student, register for SAT test will cost you INR 5,676 (USD 68), plus an INR 3,589 (USD 43) regional fee. SAT fee waiver programs are available for low-income 11th- and 12th-grade students in U.S. or U.S. territories.

SAT Exam Dates and Registration Deadlines

There are 7 SAT test registration dates available every year. SAT exam booking for the 2024-25 year is available on the official website. You can now book SAT exam dates up to June 7, 2025, on the CollegeBoard's official website. If you have missed the registration deadline or want to make some changes, you will get an extra 4-day deadline. INR 2,837 will be charged for late registration. SAT exam registration dates and deadlines are given below:

Anticipated 2025–26 Test Dates

• August 23, 2025
• October 4, 2025
• November 8, 2025
• December 6, 2025
• March 14, 2026
• May 2, 2026
• June 6, 2026

SAT Exam Eligibility for Indian Students

Before starting SAT registration process, it is important to go through the eligibility criteria for the exam. The conducting body, CollegeBoard does not set any SAT eligibility criteria to appear in the exam. Moreover, the conducting body has not set any age limit for SAT examination registration. If you are in the 11th or 12th grade and willing to attend undergraduate courses abroad, you can register for the SAT exam.

Step-by-Step SAT Registration Process

In general, register for SAT exam will not take more than 30 minutes. Create a CollegeBoard account, provide your details, and follow the steps to complete SAT registration. While completing the registration process, you can send score reports to four organizations for free. After receiving the result, you can send your SAT score to as many organizations as you like with an additional fee.

Step 1: Create a student account on the CollegeBoad’s official website

Step 2: Submit all Personal Details

Step 3: Enter Your Demographic Information

Step 4: Enter Your Educational Details

Step 5: Select your preferred exam Date and test center

Step 6: Make Payment

SAT Fees for Indian Students

Beginning with the August 24, 2024 test date, SAT registration fee is $68 (INR 5,676), plus a $43 (INR 3,589) regional fee. There are some additional charges for exam cancellations and rescheduling. To change your test center, you need to pay INR 2,420 extra cost of SAT registration. Check the table below to understand the additional services and fees:

SAT Test Centers in India

CollegeBoard offers a total of 139 SAT test centers for Indian candidates across the country. To book your preferred SAT exam center, select your region outside the United States, choose your test date, and then select India in the location option. You will be advised to complete SAT enrollment process at least 2 to 3 months before the exam date. Check your nearest and most convenient test center location by visiting the official website.

The process for online SAT registration and test date booking is simple. You need to submit your personal and academic details appropriately to complete SAT registration process. There are no particular eligibility criteria for appearing in the exam. Students above 13 years of age can successfully register for SAT test.

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