Digital SAT Comprehensive Guide
Everything Students & Parents Need to Know for 2026
⏱️ Test Format & Structure
The Digital SAT is faster, more concise, and student-friendly.
30% Reduction in questions (98 total)
📖 Reading & Writing
64 Minutes Total
- 2 Modules (32 mins each)
- Short passages (25-150 words)
- One question per passage
- Combined reading & writing skills
➗ Mathematics
70 Minutes Total
- 2 Modules (35 mins each)
- Calculator allowed for ALL questions
- Built-in Desmos Graphing Calculator
- 75% Multiple Choice / 25% Student-produced
🧠 How “Adaptive Testing” Works
The Digital SAT uses a section-adaptive format. This is crucial for strategy.
Module 1 (Baseline)
Mix of easy, medium, and hard questions.
Performance Check
The AI analyzes your accuracy immediately.
Module 2 (Adapted)
Questions become Harder (higher score ceiling) or Easier (lower score ceiling) based on Module 1.
📊 Scoring
Total: 400 – 1600
Scores available in approx 10 days.
📅 2026 Key Dates
| Test Date | Reg Deadline |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2026 | Feb 27 |
| May 2, 2026 | April 17 |
| June 6, 2026 | May 22 |
| August 15, 2026 | July 31 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Sept 18 |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Nov 20 |
💻 The “Bluebook” App & Devices
You cannot take the test without the Bluebook application.
✅ Approved Devices
- Windows Laptop/Tablet (Win 10/11)
- Mac Laptop (macOS 12.0+)
- iPad (iPadOS 16+)
- School-managed Chromebook
❌ NOT Permitted
- ✖ Mobile Phones
- ✖ Personal Chromebooks
- ✖ Smartwatches
- ✖ Bluetooth Headphones
💰 Registration & Costs (2026)
1. Mandatory Registration Fees
Global Base Fee
Valid for all students globally. U.S. residents pay only this fee if testing in the U.S.
🇮🇳 India / International Total
(Approx ₹11,800 INR)
2. Ancillary & Service Fees
| Service | Fee (USD) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Late Registration | $38 | For registering after the regular deadline but before the late cutoff. |
| Change Test Center | $34 | Changes location only. To change the date, you must cancel and re-register. |
| Standard Cancellation | $34 | If cancelled before the regular change deadline. |
| Late Cancellation | $44 | If cancelled after deadline but by Thursday (11:59 p.m. ET) before test. |
| Additional Score Report | $15 | Per report (First 4 are free if sent within 9 days of test). |
| Rush Reporting | $31 | Expedited delivery to colleges. |
| Score Verification | $55 | Detailed review of score calculation. |
3. Fee Waivers & Financial Support
U.S. Students: Low-income 11th/12th graders can receive waivers for 2 free tests and unlimited score reports.
International Students: Generally not eligible for standard fee waivers.
🇮🇳 India Exception: 90% Discount
Through the College Board India Scholars Program, students in India with annual family income below ₹8 Lakhs may qualify for a 90% discount on registration fees.
⚠️ Critical Requirements
- Device: You must use a personal laptop/tablet (Windows/Mac/iPad) OR request a Loaner Device from College Board at least 30 days before the test.
- Photo ID: A valid photo ID is mandatory. For international students, a Valid Passport is highly recommended.
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