Digital SAT Exam Dates and Exam Fees in Nepal

If you are a Nepali student planning to study in the USA, knowing the SAT exam dates and fees well in advance is essential. The SAT is administered by the College Board and is accepted by nearly all US universities for undergraduate admissions. Nepal-based students can take the Digital SAT at authorized test centers in Kathmandu throughout the year.

This guide provides the complete, up-to-date SAT exam schedule for 2026–2027, the full fee breakdown in both USD and Nepali Rupees, how to register and pay from Nepal, and everything else you need to plan your SAT effectively.

The College Board offers the SAT eight times per year for international students, including in Nepal. Below are the confirmed and anticipated dates for the current and upcoming testing cycles.

Remaining 2025–2026 date:

Fall 2026 SAT dates (confirmed by College Board):

Spring 2027 SAT dates (anticipated):

The total SAT exam fee for students in Nepal is $111 USD, which includes the base registration fee and the international surcharge.

This fee includes the test itself and sending your scores to four colleges or universities for free — if you select them within 9 days of your test date. After that window, each additional score report costs $15.

Beyond the base registration, there are several additional fees that may apply:

Since the College Board is based in the United States, only international payment methods are accepted. Nepali students can pay using:

• International Visa or Mastercard — credit or debit card
• Dollar card — issued by Nepali banks (NIC Asia, Global IME, Nabil, etc.). Apply at your bank branch; it typically takes 3–5 business days.
• PayPal — linked to an international card or bank account
• Parent or family member's card — you can use someone else's international card for payment

Nepali digital wallets like eSewa, Khalti, and IME Pay are not directly accepted by the College Board. If you do not have access to an international card, some education consultancies in Kathmandu (including Edwise Foundation) can assist with the payment process.

All SAT registration is done online through the College Board website. Here is the step-by-step process:

• Step 1: Create an account at collegeboard.org using your full legal name (must match your passport exactly).
• Step 2: Log in and select "Register for the SAT."
• Step 3: Choose your preferred test date from the available options.
• Step 4: Select a test center in Nepal (Kathmandu-based centers are listed under Nepal).
• Step 5: Upload a recent passport-style photo that meets College Board requirements.
• Step 6: Select up to four universities for free score reports (optional but recommended).
• Step 7: Pay the $111 registration fee using an international card, dollar card, or PayPal.
• Step 8: Download and print your admission ticket before test day.

Since 2024, the SAT is fully digital for all international students, including those in Nepal. The Digital SAT is shorter, adaptive, and taken on a computer or tablet using the College Board's Bluebook app.

The adaptive format means the second module of each section adjusts in difficulty based on how you performed in the first module. Stronger performance on Module 1 leads to harder (and higher-scoring) questions in Module 2.

The SAT is administered at authorized test centers in Kathmandu. Availability may vary by test date. Confirmed test centers include:

• Kathmandu International Study Center (KISC)
• Rato Bangala School
• St. Xavier's School, Jawalakhel
• Trinity International College
• The Ullens School

• For Fall 2027 intake: Take the SAT by October–December 2026 to have scores ready for early action and regular decision deadlines.
• For Fall 2028 intake: Take the SAT in spring or summer of 2027 during your Grade 11 year, with a potential retake in fall 2027.
• For scholarship applications: Take the SAT as early as possible — many scholarship deadlines fall in November–January.

Most students take the SAT 1–3 times. Many US universities accept superscoring — they combine your highest section scores across multiple sittings. SAT scores are valid for 5 years from the test date.

Edwise Foundation has been helping Nepali students prepare for the SAT and gain admission to US universities since 2005. As Nepal's oldest AIRC-certified education consultancy, we offer structured Digital SAT preparation classes in Kathmandu, personalized study plans, practice tests, and one-on-one coaching.

Beyond test prep, our US-educated advisors guide you through university selection, scholarship applications, SOP writing, and F-1 visa preparation — with a 96% acceptance rate across 150+ partner universities.