SAT Exam Fees in India: Registration Fee, Cancellation & Rescheduling Fee

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Aishwarya Bhatnagar
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Updated on Nov 16, 2024 13:26 IST
Candidates looking to take admission to bachelor's or undergraduate courses abroad need to take the SAT as most universities accept SAT scores for admissions. The SAT fee varies in each case, there is a SAT registration fee in India which is $60 plus a regional fee. The SAT fee is determined by the SAT exam fee + regional fee for India + taxes. So, the SAT exam fee for India is $130.98.
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Similarly, there are other types of costs like SAT reschedule fee, SAT cancellation fee, and SAT late registration fee. In this article, we will inform you about all types of costs related to the SAT exam. Check out the SAT fee details in this article for Indian students.

SAT Exam Fee 2024 in India

In India, the SAT exam fee is divided into three categories and they are:

  • SAT registration fee which is USD 68
  • The SAT regional fee for registration is USD 43 
  • There is also GST charged which is USD 19.98

Thus, the overall SAT exam fee accounts for USD 130.98 which is INR 11,065.

Other SAT Registration Fee

Other than the SAT registration fee, there are SAT rescheduling fees, SAT late registration fees, and waitlist fees. All other types of fees related to the SAT exam 2024 have been discussed below:

Particulars

Purpose

Fee

Change registration fee

You need to pay this fee to change your test centre

$29

Cancel registration fee

You need to pay this fee for cancelling your registration by the change deadline

$29

Late cancel registration fee

You need to pay this fee for cancelling your registration after the change deadline through test day

$39

Late registration fee

You need to pay this fee for doing SAT registration after the regular deadline but before the late registration deadline

$34

Note: SAT exam fee is subject to change without prior intimation, thus, applicants must check the SAT exam fee before registering for the exam. 

SAT Reschedule Fee

Candidates are required to pay an extra fee of $29 to cancel the SAT before the regular change deadline or $34 to cancel after the regular change deadline through test day. 

SAT Test Center Change Fee

If you want to change to a different SAT test centre in a different region, you need to pay a fee of $29. You can change the test centre by calling College Board's customer service. 

SAT Score Services Fees

If you want SAT score reports other than the four score reports then you need to pay an Additional score report fee. Similarly, if you want to get SAT scores by phone then you need to pay a fee to get this service. We have discussed these kinds of services below.

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Service

Information

Fee

Additional score report

For every Additional Score Report apart from the free 4 score reports or score reports ordered after nine days of the test date candidates need to pay this fee

$14

Rush order

In Rush order, your score reports will be sent to colleges within one or two business days. Candidates need to pay additional score report fees as well

$31

Scores by phone

Scores through phone are released as per the same schedule as online scores. Candidates need to call Customer service to get their score by phone. Candidates need their test registration number (printed on your admission ticket), birth date, credit card number, and expiry date

$15

(per call)

Archived (older) scores in order

In case if you want to order your old test scores then you need to request archived scores.

Candidates can request them by phone or mail. This standard fee for additional score report requests will apply to each score report that you'd like to include with your order

$35

SAT Score Verification

For digital SAT score verification, applicants can call Customer Service at 866-756-7346 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-212-713-7789 (all other countries).

$55

SAT Question and Answer Service

Apart from this, the College Board also provides a question-and-answer service wherein test-takers can ask about any query they have from the test they have taken. It can be related to rechecking test questions or may be related to scoring instructions. Students can also get an answering service in which they get to know about the difficulty level of the questions.








Service

Details

Fee

Student Answer Service

In this service, candidates can get the list of question types for the test they took. They also get to know whether they answer the question correctly or not or omitted the answer and the level of difficulty of the

questions

$16

Question-and-Answer Service

With this service, candidates can take the test questions of their specified test. They also get correct answers, scoring instructions, and a form to order a copy of their answer sheet. This service is not available for every SAT

administration

$16

Multiple-choice hand score verification

In this service, your entire answer sheet will be manually reviewed. Test takers are not allowed to request for verification of a single section. However, after ordering the hand score verification, you will no longer see the full online score report. You will also not have access to the Student Answer Service or Question-and-Answer Service for your hand-scored answer sheet

$55

In short, Indian students have to pay an initial SAT registration fee of ₹10,968 (approx). The SAT exam fee is subject to change depending on the current currency exchange rate.

SAT Exam Fees FAQs

Q. What is the fee of SAT exam in India?

A. The overall SAT exam fees is USD 130.98 which is INR 11,065. The SAT exam fee is bifurcated into three parts - 

  • SAT Registration (digital): USD 68
  • International Registration Fee (digital): USD 43
  • Sales Tax: USD 19.98

Q. Can I take SAT exam for free?

A. Indian students planning to give SAT exam to study in India and come from a low family income can apply for Indian Scholars Program Scholarship and get a fee waiver. However, those appearing for SAT to study abroad, cannot take SAT exam for free. 

Q. Can Indian students pay SAT fee through EMI?

A. No, Indian students or international students cannot pay SAT fee though EMI or through any part-payment. Applicants have to pay full SAT fee in one go.

Q:   How do I register for SAT in India?

A:

 There are six easy steps to register for SAT exam in India and they are as follows:

  1. Register on College Board website for SAT.
  2. Using the login credentials, re-login and click on SAT Registration.
  3. Begin submitting each section of the application.
  4. Choose your country and SAT exam centre.
  5. Pay the fee for SAT registration and submit your application.
  6. Also upload your headshot picture, for security purposes beforehand.

For detailed information and steps, check out How to Register for SAT Exam 2024?

Q:   What is the SAT registration fee for Indian students?

A:

The cost of registering for SAT exam is USD 68 for Indian students. The bifurcation of SAT registration fee is as follows:

ComponentsSAT Registration Fees
SAT registration feeUSD 68
Non US Regional FeeUSD 43
Sales TaxUSD 19.98
Total SAT Digital exam feeUSD 130.98

However, for late SAT exam registrations, centre changes or cancellation of SAT exam, applicants will have to submit an additional fee. 

Q:   How can I get admission in the University of Manchester?

A:

The application process at the University of Manchester may vary depending on the course and level of study. However, here is the application process for UG and PG courses: 

The Undergraduate Application Process:  

Step 1:  You can apply through the UCAS common application portal.

Step 2: Go to the website and select the course you are interested in.

Step 3: Ensure you meet the Entry requirements (Academic qualifications, English proficiency, etc.

Step 4: Once you decide on the course, submit documents such as SOP, Transcripts and personal statements. 

Check out:  tips to improve your SOP

Step 5: You can track the application's progress through your given credentials by UCAS. 

Step 6: Once the applicant submits the application to UCAS, it forwards to the University, and the admission teams carefully analyse the application document.

Step 7: The university will send you an offer letter once selected. Hence keep checking your UCAS portal for your application status.

The Postgraduate application process: 

Step 1: Select the postgraduate course you are interested in from the University of Manchester.\

Step 2: Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the chosen program, as they vary depending on the course.

Step 3: Complete the online application by providing your personal information.

Step 4: Upload the required documents, such as Academic transcripts and proof of English language proficiency ( TOEFL/ IELTS). experience in your fields and references (depending on the course). You also may require Two LORs depending on the course. 

To make your admission better, check out the following: How Admission Officers Evaluate your application. 

Step 5:  If your application is successful, you will receive an offer from the University of Manchester. 

Q:   What rank is Wolverhampton University in UK?

A:

The University of Wolverhampton is one of the best universities in the United Kingdom. The university is consistently ranked among the best universities nationally and globally. For nearly 200 years, the University of Wolverhampton has been consistently providing a quality of education to students and producing highly skilled graduates. The national rankings of the University of Wolverhampton are given below:

Ranking Body Ranking
The Guardian University Guide 2024 #101
The Complete University Guide 2024#117

Q:   Is university of West of Scotland good for international students?

A:

The University of the West of Scotland has five modern and diverse campuses in United Kingdom. The University has welcomed more than 3,000 international students which are representing 1/3 of the globe. They also have 130 European partners who are actively in global study and exchange options through the Commonwealth universities programmes. The University also offers study abroad opportunities for UWS who are eligible for the same and also have more than 20 transnational education partners worldwide which helps them deliver UWS Bachelors and Masters Degrees around the world.

Q:   Is Hertfordshire University hard to get into?

A:

With a 70% acceptance rate, the University of Hertfordshire is not hard to get into and follows easy selection criteria during admissions. This does not mean the university accepts all the students applying for different programs. The selection is based on academic performance, English language requirements, references, and many more. Some of the programs at Hertfordshire even demand an experience of 4-5 years. Students must fulfill the eligibility criteria to enroll in any programme at Hertfordshire University. In addition, students with average performance can showcase their relevant experience or extracurricular activities participation to increase their selection probability.

Q:   Does the University of Essex require IELTS?

A:

International students whose native language is not English must meet the University of Essex English language requirements to get admission. The university accepts IELTS scores as proof of English language proficiency. Mentioned below are the IELTS scores required for UG and PG admission at the university:

English Language Test

 Score

IELTS

Overall score of 5.5 to 8.0 with minimum of 5.5 to 7.5 in each section

The university also accepts the score of other English language tests such as TOEFL and PTE for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs:

English Language Test

 Score

TOEFL iBT

Overall score of 72 to 114

PTE

Overall score of 59 to 84 with minimum of 59 to 80 in each section

Also read: Required IELTS Score for UK Universities

Q:   How much IELTS score is required for Hertfordshire University?

A:

International students coming from diverse backgrounds must prove their English language proficiency by submitting the scores of IELTS, PTE, and Duolingo at Hertfordshire University. The university demands an IELTS score of 6 from the students. Along with the IELTS scores, students can refer to the table below for all the required English proficiency score:

English language test

Minimum Score required UG

Minimum Score required PG

IELTS

6 or above

6 or above

PTE

59 or above

58 or above

Duolingo

105 or above

120 or above

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