SAT Exams Fees for Indian Students
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All prospective test-takers taking the test outside of the US will incur an international fee of US $43 over the standard SAT exam fees of US $68. Moreover, students can also choose to take the SAT exam in the USA, provided they provide a valid identification, i.e. passport.
Let us read on to understand the specific charges and costs associated with taking the SAT exams in India this year.
What are the SAT Exam Fees for Indian Students?
With a total of 149 SAT centres in the country, Indian students must confirm the date and centre where they wish to attempt the test in the upcoming weeks. This can be done by completing the registration process, which requires students to pay the SAT exam fees.
According to the official website of the College Board, the official exam administrator for SAT, the exam fees for SAT in India are US $68, with an additional US $43 charged as international fees.
| SAT Exam Charges | Exams Fees (in USD) | Exam Fees (US $1 = INR 89.53) |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Exam Fees | US $68 | INR 6088.27 |
| SAT International Fee | US $43 | INR 3849.94 |
Note: Students attempting the test outside of the USA must pay both the SAT exam fees and the international fees. The charges for the exam are officially listed in US dollars. Therefore, the actual costs for Indian students planning to take the exam in the upcoming weeks will depend on the currency rate of the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar at the time of registration.
Additional Charges for SAT Exam Fees in India
Apart from the registration fee for SAT exams in India, it is important to note the costs of additional services and charges that prospective test-takers may need to pay. The additional costs for SAT exams in India have been outlined in the following table:
| SAT Exam Charges | Fees (in USD) | Fees (US $1 = INR 89.53) |
|---|---|---|
| Changing Test Centres | US $34 | INR 3044.14 |
| Exam Cancellation Fee | US $34 | INR 3044.14 |
| Exam Cancellation Late Fee | US $44 | INR 3939.47 |
| Late Registration Fee | US $38 | INR 3402.27 |
Notes:
- Late fees will be applicable for cancelling the test dates if the candidate chooses to change the date after Thursday, 11:59 p.m. (ET), before the scheduled test.
- Late registration fees will be levied on top of the regular fees for registering after the regular deadline, but before the late registration deadline.
SAT Score Service Fees for Indian Students
For students wishing to avail of the score services offered by the College Board for the SAT Exam, check out the following table for the costs that they will need to pay.
| SAT Score Service | Service Fee (in USD) | Service Fee (US $1 = INR 89.53) |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Score Report | US $15 per report | INR 1343.00 |
| Rush Reports | US $31 | INR 2775.54 |
| Receive Scores on Phone | US $15 | INR 1343.00 |
| Archived Scores | US $35 | INR 3133.67 |
| Score Verification | US $55 | INR 4924.34 |
Notes:
- The first 4 reports of the SAT exam are free of charge if they are ordered within 9 days of giving the test. Scores requested over these criteria will incur the additional score report fees.
- Rush reports can be received within 1 to 4 business days of taking the test (without counting the holidays and weekends) and can only be requested for scores that have already been released.
- Payment for scores received by phone call will only be accepted via credit cards at the time of the call. Scores will only be available once their scores have been published online.
- While older SAT scores can be accessed and sent to universities and colleges, it should be noted that SAT scores older than 5 years are considered to be less valid predictors of the academic performance of any candidate.
SAT Registration Dates for Indian Students
Candidates planning to change their exam dates or test centres, check out the following dates to understand the corresponding fees that you will need to pay additionally.
| SAT Exam Dates | Regular Registration Deadline | Last Date of Registration/Changes/Regular Cancellation |
|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | March 3, 2026 |
| May 2, 2026 | April 17, 2026 | April 21, 2026 |
| June 6, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
For any student planning to study in the USA or Canada, attempting the SAT exam will offer them the opportunity to paint a better picture of their academic performance for the US and Canadian university admissions committees. Therefore, paying a small cost will open up a sea of opportunities for those aspiring to lead successful academic and professional careers. It should be noted that the fees denoted here in the Indian currency are subject to global currency fluctuations and must therefore be used as references for your future expenses. To learn more about study abroad or even taking the SAT exam this year, connect with AECC expert counsellors today and get expert advice tailored to your needs.