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The SAT is usually held 8 times a year, with 7 slots remaining for 2025. The next SAT exam date is on May 3, 2025, for which you should register by April 18, so basically tomorrow. It’s important to take enough time to prepare for the test, because a good SAT score is the primary determinant of your student success and future. 

Let’s go through the SAT exam dates and other related details below: 

Note: Remember that all deadlines expire at 11:59 Eastern Time (ET). So if you’re applying for the SAT on May 3, 2025, make sure you register before 11:59 pm of April 22, 2025. Keep enough time to make changes, edit things if necessary. 

Just like most countries have 2 intake sessions - Fall & Spring, SAT follows a similar pattern. The SAT exam dates for the Fall semester will be held in the second half of the year. Suppose you’re applying for the 2026 intake; this can be a good time to take the SAT.

Let’s check out the SAT dates for Fall intake 2025:

If you’re taking the SAT in Spring 2026, chances are that you’ll be applying for the Fall intake of the same year, or later in 2027. Nevertheless, it is important to keep track of the SAT exam dates. 

The confirmed SAT test dates for spring 2026 intake are given below:

There is no exact right time to take the SAT, because students usually take it between classes 11 and 12. Some even opt for the SAT once high school is over, giving them ample time to prepare for the exam. Since school work and board exams get really hectic, time management is an issue. 

Take the SAT exam 4-5 months before your college application deadlines. Since board exams in India are over by April, this gives you ample time to retake the exam if necessary.  You also need to have enough time to prepare your college applications, write essays, and take the English proficiency tests. Since this will be the first time, it may get a little overwhelming, but don’t worry, thousands of students do it, and you can do it too!

You can also take a PSAT before the original SAT to help you better understand the process, format and structure of the paper.

The best way to choose the right SAT date is when you are ready for it. Prepare your application schedule, and look through the dates for the year. If you’re still in high school, the process will be hectic, but with time management and help, you can get through it.

If you're planning to apply to universities for Fall 2026, aim to take your SAT within the next few months. Consider the 7th June or 23rd August 2025 test dates. This will give you ample time to focus on the rest of your application process.

Connect with our experts for FREE to plan your SAT prep schedule and choose the exam date that aligns best with your goals.

If you’re done with school and are taking a gap year, or if you are taking the SAT later for any reason, you can choose the exam date according to your convenience. 

The next SAT exam will be held on May 3, 2025. Register by 18th April, 2025. In case you miss that, you can also do a late registration up to 22nd April, 2025. If you miss the SAT on May, the next SAT date will be on 7 June, 2025, for which you must register by May 22, 2025. 

The SAT exam is held 8 times a year, so even if you miss one or two dates, you can always take it on the next slot. If you need to retake the exam, that is also possible. 

You can register for the SAT in 2 ways - Online and by mail. When doing it online, create an account on College Board, select your date and the test centre depending on your location and convenience. Pay the fee, and voila! You’re registered for the SAT. 

The SAT registration involves 5-6 steps, so make sure you don’t miss out on any step and complete the process seamlessly. 

Here are the steps you need to follow:

• Step 1: Go to the www.collegeboard.org website and create an account. 
• Step 2: Fill in your necessary details - personal and academic information.
• Step 3: Choose your convenient date and test centre.
• Step 4: Upload a recent, passport-size photograph for verification. This is essential because your photo will be present on the SAT ticket needed on the exam date.
• Step 5: Pay the application fee, which is USD 111 (or INR 9500). Pay it securely via credit or debit card. If you’re eligible for a fee waiver, this is when you apply for it. 
• Step 6: Review your application, double-check all details and submit. When confirmed, you’ll get an email with your SAT ticket and test centre details.

In case you’re registering via mail, you need to procure the “Student Registration Guide for the SAT” from your school counsellor. This usually contains a form and a return envelope. Fill out the form, attach a recent passport-size photograph, pay your fee through a demand draft, and mail the application. 

杏吧论坛 Tip: Make sure you print your SAT exam ticket and carry it along with you on the day of the exam. This will avoid any last-minute hassles and help you with easy access to the exam centre.

The SAT exam fees for Indian students are USD 111 (INR 9,500). This includes a registration fee and a regional fee. Some centres may also demand a centre fee, but that’s not mandatory across all test centres.

Besides the registration fee, you may also have to pay additional fees for other things related to your SAT application, such as a late fee (in case you miss the deadline), or additional report fees. Let’s check them below:

Let’s see the breakdown of SAT Exam fees for Indian students:

We’ve discussed the exam dates for 2025 thoroughly through the blog, but when will you get the results for them? 

It takes 2-3 weeks for the SAT results to be released. Although there are no definite dates for the release of results, for the May 3, 2025, exam, you can expect the results to come out around May 16, 2025. 

Likewise, for the exam on 7th June 2025, the tentative result date is June 20, 2025. 

Your SAT score determines whether you end up in a top-100 university in the US or not. A student at Harvard, Stanford and UC Berkeley - what do you think is a common factor binding them? An excellent SAT score!

While the SAT itself is not the sole determinant of your admissions, it adds huge value to your application and shows your academic fervour and dedication. That is exactly what the top universities value. So, wouldn’t you like to be one of them?

Get on the bandwagon and connect with a 杏吧论坛 advisor today. We’ve been mentoring students for 10+ years, and understand the kind of challenges you may face as a high school student stepping into the big, wide world. But let us tell you - SAT is the first step. Connect now!