SAT 2026-27 registration is open

The College Board has opened registration for the 2026-27 SAT testing cycle, giving students planning to apply to US universities the opportunity to secure their preferred test dates.

The SAT testing cycle begins on August 22, 2026.Registration is now open for both US and international students, with deadlines generally falling about two weeks before each exam date.Test dates for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 administrations are listed in the table below.SAT Test DateRegistration DeadlineDeadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation, and Late RegistrationAugust 22, 2026August 7, 2026August 11, 2026September 12, 2026August 28, 2026September 1, 2026October 3, 2026September 18, 2026September 22, 2026November 7, 2026October 23, 2026October 27, 2026December 5, 2026November 20, 2026November 24, 2026March 6, 2027February 19, 2027February 23, 2027May 1, 2027April 16, 2027April 20, 2027June 5, 2027May 21, 2027May 25, 2027Students who need to borrow a testing device from the College Board should note that they must register and submit a device request at least 30 days before their chosen test date.

Missing this deadline could affect their ability to take the exam using a College Board-provided device.Also Read: Which English language tests are needed for New Zealand skilled residenceHow much does the SAT cost?For students taking the SAT in the United States, the standard registration fee is $68.

Eligible candidates may qualify for fee waivers that reduce or eliminate testing costs.

However, students may incur additional charges if they make changes to their registration.The fee for changing a test centre is $34, while cancelling a registration also costs $34.

Late cancellations are charged at $44 and late registrations attract an additional fee of $38.

Students who join the SAT waitlist are not required to pay any extra fee.International students pay the same $68 registration fee as candidates in the United States, along with a $43 international fee, bringing the total cost to $111.

In certain locations, an additional test centre fee of $24 may apply.Also Read: IELTS to go fully computer-based by mid-2026, paper tests to be phased out Other service charges, including fees for changing test centres, cancellations, late cancellations and late registrations, remain the same as those charged to students in the US.Important information for students in IndiaStudents in India should be aware of a regional testing policy before registering for the SAT.Sunday testing is not available, meaning candidates must choose from the available Saturday test dates when planning their examination schedule.What is the SAT?The SAT is a standardized admissions test administered by the College Board and widely used by colleges and universities in the United States as part of their admissions process.

The exam is designed to assess the reading, writing and mathematical skills that students are expected to possess before entering college.

Although many institutions have adopted test-optional admission policies in recent years, SAT scores continue to play an important role at numerous universities and can strengthen an applicant's profile.What is the format of the digital SAT?The SAT is now conducted in a digital format and consists of two sections: Reading and Writing, and Math.

The entire exam lasts 2 hours and 14 minutes, or 134 minutes, and contains a total of 98 questions.The Reading and Writing section lasts 64 minutes and includes 54 questions spread across two modules, while the Math section lasts 70 minutes and contains 44 questions divided into two modules.

Students receive a 10-minute break between the two sections. ...