Registration for the 2026-27 SAT exam cycle is now open on collegeboard.org. Students planning to apply for undergraduate programs abroad can register for tests scheduled between August 2026 and June 2027.
Key Dates and Deadlines
The first SAT exam of the cycle is on August 22, 2026 . The regular registration deadline for this date is August 7, 2026 . Students can make application corrections until August 11, 2026 .
Additional SAT test dates for 2026 and their corresponding registration deadlines are listed below:
| SAT Test Date | Regular Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline | Score Release (Est.) |
| March 14, 2026 | February 27, 2026 | March 3, 2026 | March 28 – April 11, 2026 |
| May 2, 2026 | April 17, 2026 | April 21, 2026 | May 16 – May 30, 2026 |
| June 6, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | June 20 – July 4, 2026 |
| August 22, 2026 | August 7, 2026 | August 11, 2026 | September 2026 (Est.) |
| September 12, 2026 | August 28, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | October 2026 (Est.) |
| October 3, 2026 | September 18, 2026 | September 22, 2026 | October 2026 (Est.) |
| November 7, 2026 | October 23, 2026 | October 27, 2026 | November 2026 (Est.) |
| December 5, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | November 24, 2026 | December 2026 (Est.) |
How to Register
Students must complete registration online through the official College Board website.
- Visit collegeboard.org .
- Create a College Board account using personal details and a valid email address. Ensure these match your photo identification.
- Select your preferred SAT test date and testing center.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph.
- Pay the required SAT registration fees.
- Download your admission ticket. Bring this ticket and a valid photo ID to the test center on exam day.
Registration Fees
SAT registration fees differ for U.S. and international students. Fee waivers are available for eligible students.
| Service | Fee (USD) | Fee in India (Approximate) | Notes |
| SAT Registration (U.S. Students) | $68 | — | Base fee. |
| SAT Registration (India — Base) | $68 | ₹5,814 | Base exam fee. |
| SAT Regional Fee (India) | $43 | ₹3,848 | Mandatory for Indian test-takers. |
| GST (India only) | ~$20 | ₹1,802 | Applied on base + regional fee. |
| Total SAT Fee (India) | ~$131 | ₹11,464 | All-inclusive. |
| Late Registration | $38 | ₹3,335 | After regular deadline. |
| Change Test Center | $34 | ₹2,480 | Date change requires cancellation. |
| Regular Cancellation Fee | $34 | ₹2,907 | Before change deadline. |
| Late Cancellation Fee | $44 | ₹3,762 | Up to day before test. |
| Additional Score Report (per report) | $15 | ₹1,282 | First 4 free if ordered within 9 days. |
| Rush Score Report | $31 | ₹2,650 | Delivered in 1-2 business days. |
| Score Verification | $55 | ₹4,703 | Via College Board helpline. |
| Fee Waiver (Eligible Students) | Free | Free | For low-income 11th/12th graders in U.S./territories. |
Eligibility Criteria
The SAT has no age or minimum educational qualification requirements. Students aged 21 and above need a government-issued photo ID.
- Age Limit: No minimum or maximum.
- Typical Age Group: 17-19 years.
- Educational Qualification: None required.
- Number of Attempts: Unlimited.
- ID Requirement: School or government-issued photo ID.
- Students with Disabilities: Accommodations available upon advance request through College Board's SSD program.
- ID Requirement (21+ years): Government-issued ID (passport, driver's license) mandatory.
- Registration Mode: Online; mail registration only in exceptional cases.
