SAT India Syllabus 2026: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

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Updated on Mar 31, 2026 23:05 IST

SAT 2026 India Syllabus: The SAT India is conducted by the College Board, which also determines the syllabus for the exam. This exam is held twice yearly. Candidates preparing for the SAT India 2026 need to be familiar with the syllabus to enhance their preparation. The SAT exam follows a standard syllabus for 2026, applicable to all candidates worldwide. In addition to the syllabus, understanding the SAT India exam pattern is crucial for effective practice. The SAT India Syllabus includes topics covering the English language, grammar, and Mathematics. Check this article for comprehensive information about the SAT 2026 Syllabus. Candidates should read the details below for complete insights into the SAT 2026 India syllabus.

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SAT India Syllabus: Brief SAT 2026 Syllabus Highlights
SAT India Syllabus: Detailed SAT 2026 Exam Reading & Writing Section Syllabus
SAT India Syllabus: Detailed SAT 2026 Mathematics Syllabus
SAT India Syllabus: FAQs related to SAT 2026 syllabus

SAT India Syllabus: Brief SAT 2026 Syllabus Highlights

The SAT exam was previously available in two formats: a digital version and a traditional pen-and-paper version. Currently, the SAT exam is only offered in a digital format. The syllabus for the SAT 2026 in India includes subjects related to Reading & Writing, English grammar and language, as well as Mathematics. Below, candidates can find a concise overview of the syllabus for the SAT 2026 exam.

Section	Syllabus
Reading & writing	1st Module	2 Pretest and 25 Operational Questions (32 Minutes)
Reading & writing	2nd Module	2 Pretest and 25 Operational Questions (32 Minutes)
Mathematics	1st Module	2 Pretest and 20 Operational Questions (35 Minutes)
Mathematics	2nd Module	2 Pretest and 20 Operational Questions (35 Minutes)
	4 Modules	Total: 8 Pretest and 90 Operation Questions (134 Minutes)

SAT India Syllabus: Detailed SAT 2026 Exam Reading & Writing Section Syllabus

Candidates can check the detailed syllabus of the Reading and Writing section of the SAT India exam.

SAT 2026 Reading and Writing Syllabus
Domain	Details
Information and Ideas	Measures comprehension, analysis, and reasoning skills and knowledge, and the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, and integrate information and ideas from texts and informational graphics (tables, bar graphs, and line graphs).
Craft and Structure	Measure comprehension, vocab, analysis, synthesis, and reasoning skills along with the knowledge to understand high-utility words and phrases in context, evaluate the texts rhetorically, and make connections between topically related texts.
Expression of Ideas	Measuring ability to revise texts and improve the effectiveness of written expression. Meet specific rhetorical goals.
Standard English Conventions	Measures the ability to edit text to conform to core conventions of Standard English sentence structure, usage, and punctuation.

SAT India Syllabus: Detailed SAT 2026 Mathematics Syllabus

Candidates can check here detailed syllabus of mathematics asked in the SAT 2026 India exam;

SAT 2026 Mathematics Syllabus
Portion	Topics
Algebra	Linear equations in 1 variable Linear equations in 2 variables Linear functions Systems of 2 linear equations in 2 variables Linear inequalities in 1 or 2 variables
Advanced Math	Equivalent expressions Nonlinear equations in 1 variable Systems of equations in 2 variables Nonlinear functions
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis (DA)	Ratios, rates, proportional relationships, and units Percentages One-variable data: distributions and measures of center and spread Two-variable data: models and scatterplots Probability and conditional probability Inference from sample statistics and margin of error Evaluating statistical claims: observational studies and experiments
Geometry and Trigonometry	Area and volume formulas Lines, angles, and triangles Right triangles and trigonometry Circles

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Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Overview DIMENSIONS OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES DIMENSIONAL FORMULAE Significant Figures DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS Overview Change of State Ideal Gas Equation and Absolute Temperature Thermal Expansion Heat Transfer Specific Heat Calorimetry Temperature and Heat Measurement of Temperature Thermodynamic Process Carnot Engine Reversible and Irreversible Process Thermal Equilibrium Thermodynamic State Variables Equation of State Overview First Law of Thermodynamics Second Law of Thermodynamics Behaviour of Gases Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gas Overview Periodic and Oscillatory Motion Simple Pendulum Simple Harmonic Motion Overview Speed of a Travelling Wave Displacement Relation in a Progressive Wave Superposition Principle Beats Reflection of Waves Kinematic Equation Uniformly of Accelerated Motion Instantaneous Velocity and Speed Overview Acceleration Resolution of Vectors Vector Addition by Analytical Method Scalars and Vectors Multiplication of Vectors by Real Numbers Addition and Subtraction of Vectors Overview Projectile Motion Motion in a Plane Conservation of Momentum Equilibrium of a Particle Circular Motion Common Forces in Mechanics Solving Problems in Mechanics Conservation of Mechanical Energy Potential Energy of Spring Power Kinetic Energy Collision Work Concept of Potential Energy Moment of Inertia Overview Centre of Mass Vector Product of Two Vectors Torque and Angular Momentum Motion of Centre of Mass Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Overview Angular Velocity and Relation with Linear Velocity Dynamics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Kinematics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Angular Momentum of Rotation About a Fixed Axis Keplers Law Overview Escape Speed Earth Satellites Energy of an Orbiting Satellite Stress Strain Curve Elastic Moduli Applications of Elastic Behaviour of Materials Surface Tension Bernoulli Principle Pressure in Fluids Viscosity Streamline Flow Forces between Multiple Charges Conductors and Insulators Basic Properties of Electric Charge Electric Charge Electric Charge and Field Electric Flux Electric Charge and Field Electric Field Lines Continuous Charge Distribution Interference Light Waves Youngs Experiment Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Einstein Photoelectric Theory Photoelectric Effect Wave Theory Light Photoelectric Effect Electron Emission Overview Bohr Model of Hydrogen Atom Radioactivity Physics Nuclei Overview Size of Nucleus Binding Energy Nuclear Energy Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Diode Diode as Rectifier Intrinsic Semiconductor Extrinsic Semiconductor Overview Potential Due to Point Charge Combination of Capacitors Electrostatic Potential Energy Stored in a Capacitor Capacitors and Capacitance Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance Electrostatics of Conductors Potential Energy of a System of Charges Potential due to a System of Charges Electric Current Overview Electrical Energy and Power Temperature Dependence of Resistivity Wheatstone Bridge Overview Ohms Law Kirchhoffs Law Drift of Electrons and the Origin of Resistivity Torque on Current Loop Magnetic Dipole Motion in Magnetic Field Solenoid Magnetic Field due to a Current Element Magnetic Field on Axis of Circular Current Loop Ampere Circuital Law Magnetic Force Overview Moving Coil Galvanometer Magnetism and Matter Magnetic Properties of Materials Magnetisation and Magnetic Intensity Bar Magnet Electromagnetism Motional Electromotive Force Experiments of Faraday and Henry Alternating Current Overview Transformer AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor AC Voltage applied to a Capacitor AC Voltage applied to a Series LCR circuit Representation of AC Current and Voltage by Vector Electromagnetic Spectrum Electromagnetic Waves Displacement Current Total Internal Reflection Refraction through a Prism Optical Instruments Derivation of Lens Formula Reflection of Light by Spherical Mirrors Refraction at Spherical Surface and by Lenses Derive Equation of Motion by Calculus method Alternating Current Overview Mole Concept and Molar Mass STOICHIOMETRY AND STOICHIOMETRIC CALCULATIONS Percentage Composition Laws of Chemical Combination Atomic and Molecular Masses Properties of Matter and their Measurement Importance of Chemistry Overview Overview Atomic Models Discovery of Sub Atomic Particles Towards Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Electronic Configuration Types of Elements Periodic Table Electronic Configuration of Element Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements Genesis of Periodic Classification Nomenclature of Elements with Atomic Numbers Present Form of Periodic Table Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Hybridization Valence Bond Theory Molecular Orbital Theory Hydrogen Bonding Ionic or Electrovalent Bond Kossel-Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding Bond Parameters Bonding in Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules VSEPR Theory Applications of Chemical Bonding Equilibrium Processes Homogeneous Equilibria Factors Affecting Equilibria Applications of Equilibrium Constant Ionization of Acids and Bases Ionic Equilibrium in Solution Equilibrium in Chemical Processes Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts Heter Heterogeneous Equilibria Oxidation Number Classification of Organic Compounds Isomerism Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds Overview Structural Representations of Organic Compounds Fundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction Mechanism Tetravalence of Carbon Shapes of Organic Compounds Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds Classification Alkanes Alkenes Alkynes Aromatic Hydrocarbon Carcinogenicity and Toxicity Abnormal Molar Mass Colligative Properties and Molar Mass Solubility Proteins Vitamins Carbohydrates Enzymes Hormones Nucleic Acids Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis Corrosion Galvanic Cell Fuel Cells Nernst Equation Electrochemical Cells Batteries Rate of Reaction Integrated Rate Equations Collision Theory of Chemical Reactions Temperature Dependence of the Rate of a Reaction Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction Bonding in Metal Carbonyls Difference between Glucose and Fructose

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What is the duration of the SAT India exam?

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The SAT India exam has a total duration of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes).

Reading and Writing Section: 64 minutes (54 questions).
Break: 10 minutes.
Math Section: 70 minutes (44 questions).

Mamona Majumder

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Can the SAT India Applications filled offline?

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No. Registration for the SAT India is online via the College Board website.

Vipra Mehra

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Where can I check the SAT India syllabus?

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The official and most accurate SAT India syllabus can be checked on the College Board website (satsuite.collegeboard.org)

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Is SAT India easy or tough?

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SAT India is easier than NEET and JEE. But the format can be challenging for most Indian students. Thus, ensure that you know the exam pattern & format properly.

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