Traditionally SAT Scores were accepted for admissions in US Colleges. But now there are many Colleges that are accepting SAT Scores in India. In this article you would find important information regarding Colleges accepting SAT Scores in India.
What is SAT?
SAT, as most of you know, is an entrance exam used by colleges and universities across the globe for admission to undergraduate programs. The test is in English, as it is a language understood by most people all over the world. SAT is conducted four times every year (May, October, December, and March) and students take the SAT according to their test preparation. SAT allows aspirants to exhibit skills they need to pursue university-level academic curricula. Candidates also practice and register for the SAT online.
It is an MCQ (multiple-choice), pencil-and-paper test held to gauge high school students’ preparedness for college, and also to let the colleges have a common data point to use for comparing applicants.
SAT Score Acceptance in India:
The College Board formed the India Global Higher Education Alliance in 2018 to provide a platform for streamlining admissions of both Indian and international students through the SAT.
Today a host of top-ranked Indian colleges and universities have started accepting SAT scores for admissions to their undergraduate programs. However, it is important for candidates to thoroughly understand what their dream college demands as admission criteria.
Infollowing list you would find Colleges and Universities accepting SAT Score in India. The list includes information on:
- Which Indian universities accept SAT scores for Indian residents
- Which Indian universities accept SAT scores for foreign nationals and nonresident Indians
- Where you can send your SAT scores for free
- Which universities use SAT scores when making scholarship decisions
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Source: https://international.collegeboard.org/students/sat/acceptance-india
Universities in India that accept SAT scores for Engineering Program:
• Amrita Vishawa Vidyapeetham University
• Atria University- Test optional but weight is given to SAT
• Bennett University
• BML Munjal University
• Gitam University- For International students
• Jain University
• Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research And Studies
• Manipal University- JAIPUR
• M.S. Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences
• Plaksha University
• Saastra University
• Shiv Nadar University
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology- also includes SRM University AP – Amaravati & SRM University Delhi-NCR, Sonepat
• SVKM’s NMIMS
• VIT-NRI Quota
• Symbiosis Skills and Professional University
SAT is definitely getting more popular among Indian Students. Today the students have many choices among the Colleges accepting SAT in India. There is not just variety in Universities and Geography, there are many courses to choose from.
About Author
Anurag is a Certified Career Counselor and Coach. He is an Engineer & MBA with 20+ years experience in Education Industry. All of knowledge that you find here stems from first hand experience of coaching thousands of successful students. He has been passionately working in the field of career counseling since 2019.