SAT India 2022: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

SAT exam is conducted five times a year in India – March, May, August, October, and December. Registration process for SAT India October, December 2022 session is currently underway. Candidates planning to appear for SAT 2022 can register now. The SAT 2023 registration window for March, May and June phases will open most likely in October. 

What is SAT India?

SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardised undergraduate university admission test conducted by the College Board for offering admission to candidates in universities of the US and Canada. SAT score is also accepted by some universities/ colleges in the UK and Australia. Apart from international universities/ colleges, the exam is also accepted for admission in more than 20 colleges in India. SAT comprises a Reading Test, a Writing and Language Test, and Math Test. Apart from these, candidates may also appear for subject-specific tests. 

The SAT India exam is conducted to measure university readiness as well as predict the future academic success of a student from India seeking admission in undergraduate programs at various educational institutions in India and abroad. 

SAT India 2022: Exam Highlights

Check the table below for key highlights of SAT exam before reading about it in details.

Important Dates for SAT India 2022

Check the table below for exam and registrations related important dates of SAT India 2022. From 2023, the SAT exam will be conducted digitally.

Click here to view all SAT India exam dates.

SAT India Eligibility Criteria

• The minimum eligibility criteria for appearing in SAT exam is Class 12 pass or equivalent from a recognised board or university.
• There is no minimum or maximum age to apply for the SAT exam. However, the majority of students taking SAT exam fall in the age group of 17-19.
• Aspirants can take the SAT exam as many times as they want.

SAT India Exam Process

Qualifying SAT India requires candidates to go through a process which includes the following steps:

Step 1: Register for SAT Exam

Candidates can register online for the SAT exam at the official website. The application form needs to be submitted before the deadline fixed for the particular exam phase. In case, you miss a deadline you can fill the form again for the next upcoming phase.

Step 2: Get SLAT Admission Ticket

The SAT admission ticket is issued to candidates after they have registered for the exam successfully. The SAT Admission Ticket is the confirmation document containing details of SAT exam date and test centre. 

Step 3: Appear for SAT

Candidates have to appear for the SAT exam on the scheduled date and at the allotted exam centre. The SAT General Test syllabus includes Verbal Ability, Maths, Writing and Language and relevant course subject.

Step 4: Check SAT Scores/ Result

The score of SAT exam are declared phase wise at the official website. Candidates can check their scores and download the scorecard from the website once it is released. 

SAT India Scholarships

With an aim to form a consortium of educational institutions, the College Board has joined hands with few premier Universities in India. This consortium known as the India Global Alliance offers Indian educational institutions an opportunity to engage with some of the world's top-notch universities including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Columbia University, Cambridge University, McGill University, etc.

Universities, which are a part of the India Global Alliance, accept SAT scores for admissions.

SAT India Eligibility Criteria for Scholarships

To be eligible for SAT scholarships, aspirants must fulfill the below-mentioned criteria:

• Be a resident of India
• Be a Class 12 student
• Have an annual household income of less than INR 8 Lakhs
• Be a Top Performer in SAT exam (score of 1300+ out of 1600)
• Apply for admission to participating Indian universities
• Get admission offer and enroll at a participating Indian university

SAT India Fee Reduction Vouchers

SAT test fee discount/ scholarship is offered to candidates who meet the below-mentioned eligibility criteria

Criteria 1: SAT 90 per cent discount voucher & 100 per cent tuition fees scholarship

Candidates need to meet the below-mentioned eligibility criteria to avail this discount voucher:

• Be a resident of India
• Be a student of Class 11 or Class 12
• Have an annual family income of less than Rs 8 lakhs
• Appeared for SAT in Class 11/ 12 in the 2021-22 session
• A top performer in SAT exam (minimum score of 1300 out of 1600)
• Must apply and enroll in any participating Indian university

Criteria 2: SAT 50% Discount Voucher & Up to $1500 (Rs 1 lakh) scholarship

Candidates need to meet the below-mentioned eligibility criteria to avail this discount voucher:

• Be a resident of India
• Be a student of Class 11 or Class 12
• Have annual family income between INR 8 Lakhs to INR 15 Lakhs
• Appeared for SAT in Class 11/ 12
• A top performer in SAT exam (minimum score of 1300 out of 1600)
• Must apply and enroll in any participating Indian university

Note: Buddy4study is the College Board’s official partner to distribute SAT fee reduction vouchers in India.

SAT India 2022- Test Cities

Candidate can take the SAT exam any of the following cities of their choice. The examination venue address will be shared with candidate upon registration and slot booking.

 Also Read: SAT India exam centres

FAQs on SAT India 2022

Q: What is SAT?

Q: What is College Board India Scholars Programme?

Q: Are SAT scores accepted for all programmes at institutions, which are a part of India Global Higher Education Alliance?

Q: In how many Indian test centres is SAT 2022 being administered?

Q: How to apply for SAT scholarship?

Q: Who administers the SAT test?

Q: How many times is SAT administered in a year?

Q: What is a good score in SAT India exam?

Q: How many times can a test taker take SAT?

Q: Can I take the SAT if I have not taken Math in Class 11?