SAT Exam Dates 2026-27 in India
Updated: August 12, 2026
India weekend SAT dates match College Board's international weekend calendar. This page is the 2026-27 cycle (Aug 2026-Jun 2027). Planning ahead? SAT exam dates 2027-28 in India.
What are the SAT exam dates 2026-27 in India?
Eight weekend dates run from August 22, 2026 through June 5, 2027 on the same international list College Board publishes worldwide. The table below includes registration and late deadlines for each date.
India does not get a separate Saturday calendar. What changes by city is seat availability - Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and other centres can fill early. See SAT test centers in India.
SAT exam dates 2026-27 with registration deadlines
Confirm every deadline on College Board before you pay. Times are 11:59 p.m. ET.
| Test date | Registration deadline | Late reg / changes | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2026 | August 7, 2026 | August 11, 2026 (closed) | Fall 2026 |
| September 12, 2026 | August 28, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | Fall 2026 |
| October 3, 2026 | September 18, 2026 | September 22, 2026 | Fall 2026 |
| November 7, 2026 | October 23, 2026 | October 27, 2026 | Fall 2026 |
| December 5, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | November 24, 2026 | Fall 2026 |
| March 6, 2027 | February 19, 2027 | February 23, 2027 | Spring 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | April 16, 2027 | April 20, 2027 | Spring 2027 |
| June 5, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | Spring 2027 |
Late registration is available worldwide (extra fee). Device loaner from College Board: request earlier (about 30 days before test day on current CB policy). Always confirm on College Board SAT Dates and Deadlines.
When is the next SAT date in India?
The next weekend date on the calendar is August 22, 2026, but registration for that sit is closed. The next date still open to register is September 12, 2026 (register by August 28; late by September 1, 2026).
Are SAT dates in India different from other countries?
No for weekend international dates. India uses the same August-June weekend list. Local differences are centre seats, fees, and ID rules - not a separate India-only calendar. US school-day SATs are a different channel and are not listed here.
Who should target which 2026-27 date?
Grade 11 (juniors)
- First official try: March or May 2027 after a winter study sprint
- Backup / score boost: June 2027 (or a fall 2026 date if summer prep is solid)
- Align with CBSE / ISC / IB / A-Level calendars to avoid peak school exam weeks
Grade 12 (seniors)
- Early action / early decision: August or October 2026 are safer score-arrival windows
- Regular decision: October or November 2026, with December as last resort
- Reverse-plan from each college's score deadline, not from the test date alone
When do SAT scores come out?
SAT scores usually come out at 12 PM UTC on Fridays, about two weeks after the Saturday test. Test results can get delayed for some students. Keep refreshing your College Board account to see the results. Notifications may come much later.
Registration usually opens months before each date; the regular deadline is often about four weeks before test day, with late registration about 10-11 days prior.
FAQs: SAT dates 2026-27 (India)
Eight weekend dates from Aug 22, 2026 through Jun 5, 2027 on the international list. The table above includes registration and late deadlines.
Next open registration is for September 12, 2026 (deadline Aug 28; late Sep 1). August 22, 2026 registration is closed.
No for weekend international dates. Seats, fees, and ID rules differ by country and centre.
Usually at 12 PM UTC on Fridays, about two weeks after the Saturday test. Test results can get delayed for some students. Keep refreshing your College Board account to see the results. Notifications may come much later.
Use late registration if still open, or take the next date. Extra prep time can help your superscore plan.
Most students plan two sits: one diagnostic-official score and one improvement sit. Check each college's superscore policy.
Official source: College Board - SAT Dates and Deadlines. Forward cycle: 2027-28 dates.
