SAT Test Centers in Pakistan — Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad 2026

Current SAT Test Centers in Pakistan

As of 2026, the College Board operates test centers in three Pakistani cities. The number of seats at each center is limited — register as soon as registration opens, typically 4–6 weeks before each test date.

Karachi

• Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKUEB), Stadium Road
• Karachi Grammar School
• Bay View Academy

Lahore

• Lahore Grammar School (main campus)
• Beaconhouse School System

Islamabad / Rawalpindi

• Islamabad Model College for Boys
• International School of Islamabad (ISOI)

Always verify the current list at sat.collegeboard.org before registering — centers are occasionally added or suspended. When you register, confirm that your chosen date is available at your preferred center before completing payment.

SAT Test Dates in Pakistan

The SAT is offered globally on a fixed schedule. Pakistani test centers typically offer the following dates each year:

• August (late)
• October
• November
• March
• May
• June

Not every center offers every test date. International test centers in Pakistan generally follow the same schedule as US centers, but availability varies. Check collegeboard.org in the month before registration opens for each date.

Planning your test date: Work backwards from your application deadline. LUMS applications close in February — you need your SAT score no later than January. This means taking the SAT in November or December at the latest, with October as the safer option that allows a retake in November if needed.

How to Register

1. Go to collegeboard.org and create or log into your account
2. Click "Register for the SAT"
3. Select your test date, then your preferred test center
4. Complete your personal information — your name must match your CNIC or passport exactly
5. Pay the registration fee (approximately USD 60–80) with an international Visa or Mastercard, or via Wise

After registration, download and print your admission ticket from your College Board account. You will not be admitted without it.

Test Day Requirements

Bring both of these — no exceptions:

• Printed admission ticket (downloaded from your College Board account)
• Original government ID — CNIC or passport. A photocopy is not accepted.

The test center may refuse entry if either document is missing, the name on your ID does not match your registration, or you arrive after check-in closes (typically 30–45 minutes after the stated start time).

Additional items: a laptop or tablet running the Bluebook app (some centers provide devices — confirm when you register), charger, water, and a snack for the break.

If There Is No Test Center Near You

If you are from Balochistan, KPK, Gilgit-Baltistan, or any city without a registered center, you will need to travel to Karachi, Lahore, or Islamabad to sit the test.

Planning the trip:

• Register your test date first, then book travel
• Arrive in the city the evening before the test — do not rely on same-day travel
• Stay within 15–20 minutes of the test center
• Budget for transport, one night's accommodation, and meals

For many students from remote districts, this trip is an investment. Plan it carefully: it is a one-day journey that can change your trajectory. Daakhla mentors can help you plan the logistics alongside your preparation.