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SAT Exam Fees: Registration Fees, Cost (Updated)
SAT Exam Fees: The first thing that crosses people's minds when they decide to take the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is how much it will cost to take the exam. However, the SAT exam fees vary depending on the applicant's nationality. The first step is to pay the SAT form fees. Included are numerous additional subjects, services, and SAT exam fees. If the applicant cancels the form, there is also a defined refund procedure and SAT cancellation fees. We will discuss the exam fees as well as any other extra expenses in this article.
SAT Registration and Cancellation Fees
SAT Registration Fee: The table below includes both the SAT registration fee and the additional regional fee for international test takers outside the US. However, cancelling your SAT comes with a fee depending on when you cancel. No refunds are given within 5 days of the test date.
| Fee Type | Description | Fees Charged |
|---|---|---|
| Date/Test Centre Change Fee | Changing the test date or centre. | $25 INR 2082 |
| Late Registration Fee | Registering after the regular deadline | $30 INR 2497 |
| Register by Phone | Registration via phone | $15 INR 1248 |
| Waitlist Fee | Fee for being placed on waitlist | $53 INR 4412 |
| Cancel Registration Fee | Cancelling registration by change deadline | $25 INR 2081 |
| Late Cancel Registration Fee | Cancelling registration after the changed deadline | $35 INR 2914 |
Additional SAT Exam Fees 2026
The main SAT fee covers the basic test, but there are additional costs to consider depending on your situation. Here we have listed the additional SAT exam fee details:
- If you choose to take the essay portion, there's an extra fee that includes scoring and sending your essay scores to colleges.
- Missing the registration deadline can result in a late fee. Be sure to register early to avoid this extra cost.
- Changing your test date or centre after registering will incur a $30 /INR 2947 reschedule fee.
- There might be a fee involved if you're placed on a waitlist for a specific test centre and end up getting a seat.
- You can send your scores to four colleges for free when you register. Sending scores to additional institutions later on will require a fee per report.
Refer to the table below to get an overview of the addition SAT exam fees in 2026.
| Service | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Score Reports | $14 INR 1165 | Per report |
| Rush Reports | $31 INR 2581 | Additional score report fees apply. |
| Get Scores by Phone | $15 per call INR 1248 | Available at the same time as online scores. Payment by credit card at the time of the call is required. |
| Archived Scores | $35 INR 2914 | Additional score report fees apply. |
| Score Verification | $55 INR 4579 | A fee waiver is available for digital SAT. Call Customer Service for details. |
SAT Exam Fees for May and June 2026 Administrations
The fee schedule for the SAT exam for May and June 2026 is detailed below.
| Service | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test centre fee (select locations only) | $24 INR 1998 | Test centres charging fee |
| Late registration | $30 INR 2497 | For registering after the regular deadline but before the late registration deadline. |
| Change test centre | $25 INR 2081 | For changing your test centre only. (To change the test date, you must cancel and register for a new test. |
| Cancel registration fee | $25 INR 2081 | For cancelling your registration by the change deadline. |
| Late cancel fee | $35 INR 2914 | For cancelling your registration after the change deadline, by Thursday 11:59 p.m. ET before test day. |
SAT Exam Fees for August 2026–June 2027 Admissions
The fee schedule for the SAT exam from August 2026 to June 2027 is detailed below:
| Service | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Change test centre | $29 INR 2414 | For changing your test centre only. (To change the test date, you must cancel and register for a new test.) |
| Cancel fee | $29 INR 2414 | For cancelling your registration by the change deadline. |
| Late cancel fee | $39 INR 3247 | For cancelling your registration after the change deadline, by Thursday 11:59 p.m. ET before test day. |
| Late registration | $34 INR 2830 | For registering after the regular deadline but before the late registration deadline. |
What are the SAT Fee Waivers?
If you qualify due to financial need, you can get a fee waiver that covers the registration fee and send scores to 4 colleges. Note that it won't cover extra fees like multiple tests or listening tests.
Anyone taking the SAT who comes from a household that makes less than INR 8 lakhs a year is eligible. Students in grades 9 through 12 may be eligible for waivers from the SAT subject test.
- The applicant needs to be an Indian national.
- The applicant needs to be in grades eleven or twelve.
- The family from whom the student is enrolled must earn less than eight lakh rupees annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
In India, the cost of the SAT exam is $60 (approximately INR 4970) plus a $43 (approximately INR 3562) regional fee. Therefore, the total exam cost for Indian candidates is approximately $103 (INR 8532).
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