SAT registration opens for 2026-27 cycle, First test to be held on August 22
The College Board has kicked off the registrations for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) 2026-27 testing cycle.
The College Board has kicked off the registrations for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) 2026-27 testing cycle. The test dates running from August 2026 through June 2027 have been announced. Currently, the students across India and South Asia have began planning their international undergraduate application for global universities.
The first test of the new cycle is set to begin on August 22, 2026. Students wishing to appear for the test must register by August 7 and the deadline for changes and late registration is August 11.
The SAT is a standardized test widely used for undergraduate admissions by universities and colleges around the world.
SAT 2026-27 Academic Cycle exam date
- August 22, 2026
- September 12, 2026
- October 3, 2026
- November 7, 2026
- December 5, 2026
- March 6, 2027
- May 1, 2027
- June 5, 2027
SAT 2026-27 Exam
The SAT is administered entirely in a digital format through the Bluebook application. Candidates are required to use a compatible device on the examination day.
Students who do not have access to a suitable device may apply for support through the College Board Device Lending Program. Requests for device assistance must be submitted at least 30 days before the chosen test date.
According to the College Board, the digital SAT is designed to provide a testing experience that reflects current learning environments and assessment practices. The College Board also offers fee support initiatives for eligible students from low-income backgrounds in India to improve access to the examination.
SAT scores are accepted by more than 4,000 universities and institutions globally and remain an important component of undergraduate admissions in countries such as the United States, Canada, and other English-speaking destinations.
