SAT Dates

The best date to take SAT is either in junior year or somewhere around spring intake. Planning exam around these dates in March, May and June has many benefits. If you don't score as per your requirement you can re-appear whenever you like.

At present, only three SAT exam dates for 2027 have been released by College Board and they are as follows:

1. March 13, 2027
2. May 1, 2027
3. June 5, 2027

The other SAT exam dates 2027 India are yet to be announced. 

The anticipated SAT exam dates for 2026 are as follows, month-wise for prospective applicants:

• March 14, 2026
• May 2, 2026
• June 6, 2026
• August 15, 2026
• September 12, 2026
• October 3, 2026
• November 7, 2026
• December 5, 2026

These dates have been announced on the College Board's website. Those planning to take SAT in 2026 can choose from any of the above mentioned dates and register as and when the deadlines approach.

Usually, there are 7 test dates a year. August, October, and December are popular. You have choices. Check the official schedule. Seats in India fill up super fast. Book early or you will miss.

Unless absolutely necessary, applicants should avoid rescheduling their SAT exam dates. The reason being that they may or may not get a full refund. Plus, the re-registration costs the entire amount. Thus, if possible applicants should appear for the exam and if the situation is not apt, only then consider rescheduling your SAT exam date.

Yes, you can switch SAT 2026 dates. You must cancel your current registration first and then register again for a new date because the College Board no longer gives an option to simply reschedule the test on their website. Expect to pay a cancellation fee.

SAT exam is conducted eight times in a year, in India and globally. The SAT exam is conducted in the following months annually:

1. March
2. May
3. June
4. August
5. September
6. October
7. November
8. December

SAT exam is conducted on Saturdays of the above-given months. Sunday testings are unavailable in India. Applicants can check out the latest dates on - SAT Exam Dates. 

College Board has added one more SAT testing date in the month of September from 2025. Thus, applicants can choose to apply for one more SAT exam date if they wish to in September.