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title: Can students use the SAT to apply to universities in India?
description: "Some [Indian universities accept SAT](https://international.collegeboard.org/students/sat/acceptance-india) scores for particular undergraduate programmes, while others use their own entrance examinations, national examinations or school-leaving results. Acceptance varies by institution and course, so students should check the relevant university's official admissions"
url: "https://www.collegeaccessprogram.in/faq/can-students-use-the-sat-to-apply-to-universities-in-india/"
updated: "2026-10-26"
category: Understanding Standardized Tests
---

# Can students use the SAT to apply to universities in India?

Some [Indian universities accept SAT](https://international.collegeboard.org/students/sat/acceptance-india) scores for particular undergraduate programmes, while others use their own entrance examinations, national examinations or school-leaving results. Acceptance varies by institution and course, so students should check the relevant university's official admissions