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LATEST UPDATE 2026

The SAT exam is a globally recognized test for undergraduate students who wish to study abroad. In India, there are eight SAT testing dates each year, with an additional date added for the convenience of applicants. The upcoming SAT exam is scheduled for March 14, with the regular registration deadline on February 27. If you miss this deadline, you have a grace period until March 3 for late registration, although an additional fee will apply. Before registering, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria for the SAT. Once registered, you can select an exam date that suits your schedule. Here, you can find all the available and upcoming SAT exam dates for 2026 in India.

IMPORTANT DATES

Test Date

Registration Date

Deadline for changes, Regular cancellation, and Late registration

March 

February 

March

May 

April 

April 

June 

May 

May 

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SAT 2023: Who can apply

Educational Qualification

SAT does not require any minimum education criteria. However, if you are a high school student planning to pursue a degree after completing school, you can stat the preparation in school years itself. Students are required to have successfully passed high school to seek admission to undergraduate studies.

Age Limit

There is no fixed maximum or minimum age criteria in SAT exam.

For more information go to our ‘Eligibility Button’.

SAT 2023: How can apply

There are two ways to fill SAT Application Form, one by Mail or Online Process which is discussed below:

1- Online Process

Step 1: Visit College Board’s official website: www.collegeboard.org and create your account.

Step 2: After successfully creating your College Board account, give your personal details.

Step 3: Create your student profile.

          1- Give your high school details.

          2- Give your academic details.

          3- Details related to extracurricular activities.

          4- College-level details: College type, college size, majors.

Step 4: Select Test Date and Test Center

Step 5: Upload your picture.

Step 6: Pay the SAT test fee using a credit card/ debit card etc.

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2- BY EMAIL :

Apart from online SAT registration, aspirants can also register through email (in India).

These are the following steps to registration process for SAT Exam by email (in India).

Step 1: You first need ‘The Student Registration Guide for the SAT Subject Tests’, which is available at schools.

Step 2: The guide includes a registration form and a return envelope.

Step 3: The form needs to be sent along with a demand draft.

Step 4: The local representative of the SAT (in India) is the USIEF. The mailed forms will be directed to their regional office.

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APPLICATION FEE

The SAT exam fees in India are divided into three categories and are charged as:

Registration fee for SAT: USD 68.

An SAT regional fee for registration: USD 43.

GST is levied on it as well and amounts to USD 19.98.

Thus, the SAT exam fees of USD 130.98 or INR 11,780. The SAT examination fees are fixed. However, SAT exam fee waivers are applicable for a few Indian students depending upon their annual family income.

Other SAT Exam Fees Components

Exam Fees

Purpose

Amount

Change registration fee

You need to pay this fee to change your test centre

USD 29

SAT Cancellation Registration Fee

You need to pay this fee for cancelling your registration by the change deadline

USD 34

Late cancel registration fee

You need to pay this fee for cancelling your registration after the change deadline through test day

USD 44

Late registration fee

You need to pay this fee for doing SAT registration after the regular deadline but before the late registration deadline

USD 38

SAT Score Services Fees

Services

Information

Fees

Additional score report

For every Additional Score Report apart from the free 4 score reports or score reports ordered after nine days of the test date candidates need to pay this fee

USD 15

Rush order

In Rush order, your score reports will be sent to colleges within one or two business days. Candidates need to pay additional score report fees as well

USD 31

Scores by phone

Scores through phone are released as per the same schedule as online scores. Candidates need to call Customer service to get their score by phone. Candidates need their test registration number (printed on your admission ticket), birth date, credit card number, and expiry date

USD 15 Per Call

Archived (older) scores in order

In case if you want to order your old test scores then you need to request archived scores.

Candidates can request them by phone or mail. This standard fee for additional score report requests will apply to each score report that you’d like to include with your order

USD 35

SAT Score Verification

For digital SAT score verification, applicants can call Customer Service at 866-756-7346 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-212-713-7789 (all other countries).

USD 55

 

SAT 2023: Exam Centres

Some important test centres for ‘General Test’ are given below:

Location

SAT Test Centre

Centre Code

Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad International School

63122

Delhi Public School (DPS)

63113

Kanpur

Allen house Public School, Khalasi

63262

Mumbai

Anjuman Islam HS

63108

Bombay Teachers Training Cell

63107

Delhi Public School (DPS)

63103

Nahar International School

63223

Fravashi International School

63198

Podar ORT International School

63104

NES International School

63208

Bangalore

Bangalore INTL School

63116

Bishop Cotton Boys School

63100

Canadian International School

63377

Inventure Academy

63132

The International School Bangalore

63123

Neev Academy

63117

Pune

Mahindra International School

63232

Mahindra United World College India

63224

Cathedral Vidya SCH Lonavala

63233

University of Pune

63235

Hyderabad

Chirec Public School

63133

Delhi Public School (DPS)

63152

Sreenidhi International School

63149

The Gaudium School – Kollur Campus

63248

Lucknow

City Montessori InterCollege

63325

Gurgaon

Lancers International School

63160

GD Goenka World School

63159

Pathways World School

63157

New Delhi

Metro Delhi International School

63213

JVSD Girls Senior Secondary School

63210

For more information on Exam Centres go to our ‘General Information Button’.

SAT 2023: Scheme of Exam

The SAT test takes three hours and consists of three tests: (1) the Reading Test, (2) the Writing and Language Test, and (3) the Math Test. 

Component

Time Allotted (minutes)

Number of Questions/Tasks

Reading

65

52

Writing and Language

35

44

Maths

80

58

Total

180

154


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SAT 2023: Syllabus

The syllabus for SAT Examination is given below:

Reading Test: Use context clues in a passage to figure out which meaning of a word or phrase is being used.
Decide how an author’s word choice shapes meaning, style, and tone etc.

Writing and Language Test: Questions that test command of evidence ask you to improve the way passages develop information and ideas. For instance, you might choose an answer that sharpens an argumentative claim or adds a relevant supporting detail etc.

Maths: Heart of Algebra, Problem-Solving and Data Analysis, Passport to Advanced Maths etc.

For more information go to our ‘Syllabus Button’.

SAT 2023: Admission to the Examination Centres

Candidates must bring the following documents to the Test Centre:

1. A printed copy of Admit Card.

2. One passport-size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the Attendance Sheet at the Centre during the Examination.

3. The candidates shall report at the Examination Centre two hours before the commencement of the examination so as to complete the frisking and registration formalities well before time. The registration desk will be closed 30 minutes prior to the examination.

4. The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and follow them during the conduct of the examination.

5. Candidates should take their seats immediately after the opening of the Examination Hall. If the candidates do not report in time due to any reason i.e. traffic jam, train/bus delay etc, they are likely to miss some of the general instructions to be announced in the Examination Rooms/Halls.

6. A seat indicating Roll Number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates should find and sit on their allocated seats only. In case of a candidate changes room/hall or the seat on his/her own other than the one allotted, the candidature shall be canceled and no plea would be accepted for it.

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SAT 2023: Admit Card

The steps to download SAT Admit Card is listed below:

Step 1: Visit the Official Website.

Step 2: To access the SAT account, log in.

Step 3: Then select “print SAT Admit Card”.

Step 4: SAT Admit Card will appear on the screen.

Step 5: Print SAT Admit Card for future reference.

SAT 2023: Result

Candidates can access the SAT score report on their College Board website.

These are the steps to check SAT scores:

Step 1- Visit the College Board’s site

Step 2- Sign in using your ID and password

Step 3- Click on My Organiser and go to SAT scores

Step 4- Click on Access My Scores and enter your username and password

Step 5- Go to My Test Scores

Step 6- Your SAT scores will appear on the screen.

SAT 2023: Mode of Selection

There are no selection criteria laid down by The College Board for appearing for the SAT exam. Since SAT is for admission to undergraduate programs candidates are advised to appear for their SAT while in standard 11th or 12th.

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LATEST UPDATE FOR SAT EXAM

As per the Latest Update, SAT 2023 Exam will be conducted on 03rd June 2023.

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SAT EXAM

SAT stands for Scholastic Assessment test, which was renamed from Scholastic Aptitude Test. The SAT is a test conducted internationally to test the students’ eligibility to pursue higher education (undergraduate programs) in select institutions across the world.

It is managed by the educational Testing Service, which works under the College Board, a private, non-profit-organization in the USA.

ANNOUNCED SOME KEY CHANGES

1. SAT exam duration reduced from 3 hours to 2 hours 14 minutes.

2. SAT Digital Exam will be a Computer Adaptive Bisectional Test.

3. Reading and Writing sections are combined into 1 section.

4.7 Attempts for SAT digital exam from this year in all international locations.

SAT EXAM SALIENT FEATURE

some of the given information to related SAT Exam

ParticularsDetails
Name of ExamSAT (scholastic aptitude test)
Most popular forUndergraduate courses in the abroad
Conducting BodyThe College Board
Mode of Examwritten based examination
SAT registration fee$60
SAT score range400-1600 points
Marking Schemeno negative marking
Official websitewww.collegeboard.org

SAT EXAM DATES

Test DateRegistration DateDeadline for changes, Regular cancellation, and Late registration
March 11, 2023February 10, 2023February 28, 2023
May 6, 2023April 7, 2023April 25, 2023
June 3, 2023May 4, 2023May 23, 2023

SAT EXAM APPLICATION PROCESS

The College Board requires candidates to undergo SAT registration process to be able to appear for the internationally recognised entrance examination. The SAT registration procedure can be executed in both online and offline (via mail) modes. Although, registering online is the most convenient way to apply for SAT exam but candidates less than 13 years of age need to register by mail.

STEPS TO FILL SAT EXAM ONLINE APPLICATION FORM:

ONLINE PROCESS

Step 1: Visit College Board’s official website: www.collegeboard.org and create your account.

Step 2: After successfully creating your College Board account, give your personal details.

Step 3: Create your student profile.

          1- Give your high school details.

          2- Give your academic details.

          3- Details related to extracurricular activities.

          4- College-level details: College type, college size, majors.

Step 4: Select Test Date and Test Center

Step 5: Upload your picture.

Step 6: Pay the SAT test fee using a credit card or PayPal.

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STEPS TO FILL SAT EXAM  APPLICATION PROCESS BY MAIL :

REGISTRATION BY MAIL

Apart from online SAT registration, aspirants can also register through mail-in India.

These are the following steps to registration process for SAT Exam by mail in India .

Step 1: You first need ‘The Student Registration Guide for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests’, which is available at schools.

Step 2: The guide includes a registration form and a return envelope.

Step 3: The form needs to be sent along with a demand draft.

Step 4: The local representative of the SAT in India is the USIEF. The mailed forms will be directed to their regional office.

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SAT EXAMINATION CENTRES

Some important test centres for ‘General Test’ are given below:

LocationSAT Test CentreCentre Code
AhmedabadAhmedabad International School63122
Delhi Public School (DPS)63113
KanpurAllen house Public School, Khalasi63262
MumbaiAnjuman Islam HS63108
Bombay Teachers Training Cell63107
Delhi Public School (DPS)63103
Nahar International School63223
Fravashi International School63198
Podar ORT International School63104
NES International School63208
BangaloreBangalore INTL School63116
Bishop Cotton Boys School63100
Canadian International School63377
Inventure Academy63132
The International School Bangalore63123
Neev Academy63117
PuneMahindra International School63232
Mahindra United World College India63224
Cathedral Vidya SCH Lonavala63233
University of Pune63235
HyderabadChirec Public School63133
Delhi Public School (DPS)63152
Sreenidhi International School63149
The Gaudium School – Kollur Campus63248
LucknowCity Montessori InterCollege63325
GurgaonLancers International School63160
GD Goenka World School63159
Pathways World School63157
New DelhiMetro Delhi International School63213
JVSD Girls Senior Secondary School63210


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SAT EXAM RESULTS

Candidates can access the SAT score report on their College Board website.

These are the steps to check SAT scores:

Step 1- Visit the College Board’s site

Step 2- Sign in using your ID and password

Step 3- Click on My Organiser and go to SAT scores

Step 4- Click on Access My Scores and enter your username and password

Step 5- Go to My Test Scores

Step 6- Your SAT scores will appear on the screen

EXAM SYLLABUS

Here is the SAT Exam Syllabus in full detail. The SAT tests a student’s readiness for college and focuses on Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math, and an optional Essay.

 

1. Reading (65 minutes, 52 questions)

Purpose: Measures comprehension and reasoning based on passages.

Content:

Passage Types:

Literature (1 passage)

History / Social Studies (2 passages)

Science (2 passages)

Skills Tested:

Reading comprehension

Identifying main ideas and themes

Understanding words in context

Making inferences and drawing conclusions

Analyzing data and evidence in passages

Question Types:

Multiple-choice questions (single or multiple answers)

Evidence-based questions (choose evidence for your answer)

 

2. Writing and Language (35 minutes, 44 questions)

Purpose: Tests grammar, vocabulary, and editing skills.

Content:

Topics:

Grammar and usage (subject-verb agreement, verb tense, pronouns)

Punctuation (commas, semicolons, colons)

Sentence structure (parallelism, conciseness, clarity)

Style and tone (improving passages)

Vocabulary in context

Question Types:

Error identification

Sentence improvement

Passage editing

 

3. Math (80 minutes, 58 questions)

Purpose: Measures mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Sections:

No Calculator Section (20 questions, 25 minutes)

Calculator Section (38 questions, 55 minutes)

Content:

Algebra:

Linear equations, inequalities, systems of equations

Quadratic equations, exponents

Functions and their interpretations

Problem Solving and Data Analysis:

Ratios, percentages, proportional reasoning

Statistics, mean, median, mode

Data interpretation from tables, graphs, and charts

Advanced Math / Additional Topics:

Complex numbers, polynomials

Radical and rational expressions

Quadratic and exponential functions

Geometry and Trigonometry (minor):

Lines, angles, triangles, circles, area, volume

Basic trigonometry (sin, cos, tan for right triangles)

 
4. Optional Essay (50 minutes)

Purpose: Measures reading, analysis, and writing skills.

Content:

Read a passage (argumentative or persuasive)

Analyze the author’s use of evidence, reasoning, and stylistic devices

Write a coherent essay explaining your analysis

Essay is scored separately

 

5. Test Scoring

Reading + Writing and Language: 200–800

Math: 200–800

Total SAT Score: 400–1600

Essay: Reported separately

Key Notes:

Total time without essay: 3 hours

Total time with essay: 3 hours 50 minutes

SAT focuses more on application of concepts, reasoning, and critical thinking, rather than just memorization.

LETS DISCUSS SYLLABUS & WEIGHTAGE WITH SOME MAJOT TOPICS

Name of TestTopicsWeightage
Reading TestCommand of Evidence
Find evidence in a passage (or a pair of passages) that best supports the answer to a previous question or serves as the basis for a reasonable conclusion
Identify how authors use evidence to support their claims
Find a relationship between an informational graphic and the passage it’s paired with.
52 Q
Words in Context
Use context clues in a passage to figure out which meaning of a word or phrase is being used.
Decide how an author’s word choice shapes meaning, style, and tone.
Analysis in History/Social Studies and in Science
 includes passages in the fields of history, social studies, and science. You’ll be asked questions that require you to draw on the reading skills needed most to succeed in those subjects.
Examine hypotheses
Interpret data
Consider implications
The Reading Test is part of the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.
Writing & Language TestCommand of Evidence
Questions that test command of evidence ask you to improve the way passages develop information and ideas. For instance, you might choose an answer that sharpens an argumentative claim or adds a relevant supporting detail.
44 Q
Words in Context
Some questions ask you to improve word choice. You’ll need to choose the best words to use based on the text surrounding them. Your goal will be to make a passage more precise or concise, or to improve syntax, style, or tone.

Analysis in History/Social Studies and in Science
You’ll be asked to read passages about topics in history, social studies, and science with a critical eye and make editorial decisions that improve them

Expression of Ideas
Some questions ask about a passage’s organization and its impact. For instance, you will be asked which words or structural changes improve how well it makes its point and how well its sentences and paragraphs work together.
Standard English Conventions
This is about the building blocks of writing: sentence structure, usage, and punctuation. You’ll be asked to change words, clauses, sentences, and punctuation. Some topics covered include verb tense, parallel construction, subject-verb agreement, and comma use
MathsHeart of Algebra
focuses on the mastery of linear equations and systems.
58 Q
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis
 about being quantitatively literate.
Passport to Advanced Maths
Feature questions that require the manipulation of complex equations.
EssayPassages
Written for a broad audience
Argue a point
Examine ideas, debates, or trends in the arts and sciences, or civic, cultural, or political life
Always taken from published works
1 Q



EXAM PATTERN

The Test contains 180 Questions spread over six sections. Each section in the Online Test need not be attempted in the serial order. The total time of the Test is 3 hours. The questions cover Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal skills. Check out the table below to understand the ATMA exam pattern in detail:

Exam structure

Details

Number of sections

6 (Analytical Reasoning Skills – I, Verbal Skills – I, Quantitative Skills – I,

Analytical Reasoning Skills – II, Verbal Skills –II, Quantitative Skills – II)

Duration

180 minutes or 3 hours

Number of questions

180

Total marks

180

Language

English

Weightage of Each Section

Each section of the ATMA question paper carries 30 marks. 

Number of answer choices

4

Mode of examination

Computer-based test mode

ATMA marking scheme

+1 mark for each correct answer

-0.25 for every wrong answer

The section wise distribution of Questions and Time is given below :-

Section

Number of Questions

Allotted Time

Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 1

30

30 minutes

Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 2

30

30 minutes

Quantitative Skills Part 1

30

30 minutes

Quantitative Skills Part 2

30

30 minutes

Verbal Skills Part 1

30

30 minutes

Verbal Skills Part 2

30

30 minutes

Total Section = 6

Total question = 180

Total Time = 180 minutes

Mode of Examination

ATMA Examination shall be held as a Computer Based Test. Questions shall be based on Multiple Choice Objective Type.



Medium of Examination 

The Test is held in English Only.



Marking Scheme

According to the marking scheme prescribed by AIMS, for every correct answer, candidates will score one mark while 0.25 marks will be deducted for the wrong response. In the case of four incorrect answers, one mark will be subtracted from the total score. No marks will be awarded or deducted for questions unanswered.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates willing to apply for ATMA Examination are required to fulfill certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification, etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The candidate’s eligibility for ATMA Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-

1. Nationality

2. Age Limit & Relaxations

3. Educational Qualifications


Nationality

The applicant must be a citizen of India.


Age Limit & Relaxation

There is no age limit.


Educational Qualification

1. Candidate must have 50% marks in Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

2. Those applicants who will be appearing in the final exam in the current academic year are also eligible to apply.

IMPORTANT DATES

ATMA exam date was announced by Association of Indian Management Schools, AIMS. ATMA exam 2026 will be conducted on February 22, 2026, in computer based test mode. Duration of exam will be three hours and it will be conducted from 2 PM to 5 PM. ATMA 2026 application form was released on December 1, 2025. ATMA registration last date is February 10, 2026. Application fee window will close on February 9, 2026. ATMA application form 2026 is available online at atmaaims.com.

Events

ATMA February session dates

ATMA May session dates

ATMA June session dates

ATMA July session dates

Last date of fee payment

February 09, 2026

To be announced

To be announced

To be announced

ATMA registration’s last date

February 09, 2026

To be announced

To be announced

To be announced

Last date for printing the ATMA application form

February 09, 2026

To be announced

To be announced

To be announced

Availability of ATMA admit card 2024

February 15, 2026

To be announced

To be announced

To be announced

AIMS ATMA exam date

February 22, 2026

May, 2026

June, 2024

July, 2024

ATMA result date 2024

February 28, 2026

To be announced

To be announced

To be announced