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
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Conducting Body
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College Board
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Formats
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Computer based
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Result declaration
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4-5 weeks
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Scoring range
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1600 scale point
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Date And Frequency
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The exam is conducted at designated test centers across
the country throughout the year.
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Exam Fees approx.
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$60 + $43 = ₹8,540 (approx.)
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Eligibility
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Valid passport and candidate must be 16 years of age.
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Score Validity
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5 years |
SAT Test Format
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Subject
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Duration
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Subsections
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Questions
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Score Range
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Math
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80 minutes
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Calculator allowed for 38 questions, calculator not
allowed for 20 questions
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Problem-solving and data analysis, 'The Heart of
Algebra', 'Passport to Advanced Math'
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200-800 |
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Reading
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65 minutes
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52 questions
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No sentence completion - Tests understanding of passages
from the US and world Literature, History/Social
Studies, and Sciences (500-750 words)
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200-800 (combined with writing section)
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Writing and Language
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35 minutes
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44 questions
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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)
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200-800 (combined with reading section)
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Essay (Optional)
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50 minutes
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One 50 minutes optional essay
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This section requires students to evaluate an argument
through analysis of evidence
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Not scored
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