UK universities typically assess applicants against course-specific academic entry requirements.
AP scores may be accepted as part of an applicant’s qualifications, sometimes alongside other school qualifications. However, AP Exams and the SAT serve different purposes, so they should not be treated as interchangeable.
For example, an Engineering course may specify required AP subjects and minimum scores. Students should check the university’s published requirements for applicants from India and confirm whether AP results must be submitted alongside their Class 12 results.
There is no general rule that UK universities prefer AP Exams over the SAT.