SAT Exam Full Form

The full form for the SAT is Scholastic Assessment Test was earlier known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test.

What is SAT Exam?

The SAT Exam is an entrance test for students who aspire to get enrolled for their undergraduate courses abroad, especially in the US and Canada colleges and universities.

Why SAT Exam?

SAT Exam is being opted among the many exams as an eligibility to study abroad in the US and Canadian universities because it grants many benefits. Based on the candidate’s score, they can apply for scholarships and gain different options for paying their college tuition fees. Also, with the SAT exam scores, certain job opportunities can be gained.

Why SAT Exam?

Though the College Board has not set any eligibility criteria for the SAT Exams, the SAT exams are used for the admissions of international students to undergraduate programs and the candidates should appear for their exams during their 11th or 12th standard. There is no specific age limit for those who are attending the SAT exam, however, those aged between 17 years – 19 years have recorded the highest turnout for their exams. 

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    Types of SAT Exam

    There are two types of SAT exams. They are:
    • SAT Test (SAT1)
    • SAT Subject Test (SAT2)

    SAT Test (SAT1):

    SAT or SAT1 is a general test that evaluates the knowledge of the candidate’s English, Mathematics, Science, and Verbal skills.

    SAT Subject Test (SAT2):

    Sat Subject Test or SAT2 is a test that is taken to prove the knowledge of a particular subject. The subjects in SAT Subject Test include Maths, Science, English, History, and Languages. SAT Subject Test is no more offered in the US, and only a few colleges still recommend or require the SAT Subject Test scores for international students. It is only available in May and June of every year.

    SAT Exam Fees:

    Like any competitive exams that are conducted, SAT exam in India also has mandatory registration fees.

    TEST Details

    Fees (in US $)

    SAT Exam Fees

    $52

    SAT with Essay Fees

    $68

    SAT Late Registration Fees

    $30

    Change in Registration

    $30

    SAT Registration Fees

    $26

    Each SAT Subject Test (Except Language tests with Listening)

    $22 (additional per test)

    Language Test with Listening

    $26 (additional per test)

    For Booking the Test

    SAT Scholarship:

    Initiated in 2018–19, the College Board India Scholars Program targets Indian students who come from low-income families but still have a strong academic background. The SAT Scholarship provided to Indian students offers 100% scholarships to students with SAT scores of 1300 whose families’ income falls below a specified limit.

    Also, students can apply for scholarships when they submit their admissions applications. The College Board has partnered with several Indian universities to create the Indian Global Alliance, and as a result, candidates have the opportunity to study abroad through SAT Scholarships.

    SAT Exam Dates in India

    The SAT Exams are given in many Educational Testing Service locations and educational institutions all over India. Two weeks after the exam, the results of the SAT are made available online. Only the official test results scores that the College Board publishes in their account are accepted by the universities. As part of their test price, students are permitted to send their test results to up to four institutions or universities after the results have been made public.

    Outside of the United States, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, India’s SAT test dates fall on the same day as the rest of the world.

    SAT Exam Centres in India

    In India, there are 80+ test centres with at least 80 available seats for the SAT exams for the upcoming tests that are mentioned in the College Board’s SAT Exam dates section for International students, who are outside of the US, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

    SAT Exam in Registration

    There are various things that are to be made note of and adhered to, to ensure a candidate can successfully register themselves for a SAT Exam and complete the process. They are:  
    • Registration for the SAT Exam can be done by the candidates online, by mail, or by phone. 
    • The SAT exam Registrations are open throughout the year, but the candidates are required to book their upcoming SAT Entrance exam dates according to their convenience and the available slots in the respective testing centres. 
    • Due to the pandemic, the College Board or The SAT official website has advised the universities to extend their deadlines mainly due to the test centres being closed owing to the lockdowns and the various protocols of the State & Central government.
    • As for the change in the test date or in the case of late registration, the candidates will have to pay additional fees for the changes made. 
    • Also, the candidates who have missed the deadline for the date can apply for a waitlist. 
    • There are limited dates allocated for the SAT Exams, and so it is recommended that candidates should first find their selected college and if the SAT exams are needed or test-optional.