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.

College Board will email you if your test centre has been closed. You can also contact the test centre directly and know whether they are open or not. In case the SAT exam centre is closed, the applicant may have to alter his/her selected centre and choose another one. This option is open for a  free switch before the applications for SAT exam are submitted. Once the SAT exam form is submitted, the exam centre change will require fee of USD 25 for a change. 

After choosing the SAT exam date, it'll take at least 6-12 weeks to prepare for the SAT exam depending on the applicant's previous knowledge also. Thus, SAT preparation time can vary from individual to individual. But the key to crack the SAT exam is ample practice of mock tests. Make sure you have enough time so you have the SAT score with you at the time of the application process at the foreign university as well so that they have their scores while applying.

No, this is not possible and not allowed. You have to appear for your SAT exam on your designated date and centre. There is no swapping allowed on the main test day. But if you want to reschedule your SAT date you can. Test centre availability will not be guaranteed in such cases.