Now that the SAT has gone digital, can I take it from home?
No, going digital hasn't changed where you sit for the SAT. You still need to appear in person at a College Board designated test centre, which remains proctored just as before. Home-based testing is not an option, so select a nearby centre during registration.
No, the shift to Digital SAT has not made home testing possible. You still need to physically show up at a designated, proctored test centre on your scheduled date, exactly as students did before the digital format was introduced.
What Digital SAT Actually Changed
| Aspect | Status |
|---|---|
| Test location | Still a designated test centre, not home |
| Proctoring | Still proctored in person at the centre |
| Test centres in India | Around 73 centres across 44-plus cities |
| Score release speed | Faster than the earlier paper-based format |
What You Should Plan For Instead
Since you still need a physical centre, choose one based on your city and area of residence, and remember each centre carries its own unique code. Give yourself roughly six to twelve weeks of preparation time before your chosen date, depending on your current readiness level.
My Advice
Don't wait to research your nearest test centre until registration day. Shortlist two or three centre options near you in advance, since popular ones can fill up before you get around to booking.
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