Students applying to undergraduate programmes overseas must take the SAT, a standardized test offered by the College Board with multiple-choice questions. The Scholastic Assessment Test, formerly known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test, is the full name of the SAT. The purpose of the SATs is to assess a candidate's written, verbal, and mathematical abilities.
SAT Exam Details
| Conducting Body |
College Board |
| Formats |
Computer based |
| Result declaration |
4-5 weeks |
| Scoring range |
1600 scale point |
| Date And Frequency |
The exam is conducted at designated test centers across the country throughout the year. |
| Exam Fees approx. |
$60 + $43 = ₹8,540 (approx.) |
| Eligibility |
Valid passport and candidate must be 16 years of age. |
| Score Validity |
5 years |
SAT Test Format
| Subject |
Duration |
Subsections |
Questions |
Score Range |
| Math |
80 minutes |
Calculator allowed for 38 questions, calculator not allowed for 20 questions |
Problem-solving and data analysis, 'The Heart of Algebra', 'Passport to Advanced Math' |
200-800 |
| Reading |
65 minutes |
52 questions |
No sentence completion - Tests understanding of passages from the US and world Literature, History/Social Studies, and Sciences (500-750 words) |
200-800 (combined with writing section) |
| Writing and Language |
35 minutes |
44 questions |
Tests 'Expression of Ideas' and 'Standard English Conventions' through passages related to Careers, History/Social Studies, Humanities and Science All questions from extended prose (400-450 words) |
200-800 (combined with reading section) |
| Essay (Optional) |
50 minutes |
One 50 minutes optional essay |
This section requires students to evaluate an argument through analysis of evidence |
Not scored |
