The SAT, is a computerised, multistage adaptive test designed to assess a student's college readiness. The multiple-choice entrance exam is used by leading colleges and universities across the world, including in the US and India for admissions to their undergraduate programs.
The SAT exam syllabus for Indian students is designed to test a student's verbal, mathematical, and writing skills. The SAT score acts as a common point of reference and helps admissions committees compare all college applicants on a common metric.
How is the SAT Syllabus Structured?
The New Digital SAT, which has been administered internationally since 2023, is a 2-hour and 14-minute long test scored on a scale of 400-1600. The SAT consists of two sections:
Mathematics
Reading & Writing
Both sections contain two modules each. Your performance on the first module of each section will determine the difficulty level of the questions–the greater the difficulty level of the question, the higher the marks it carries, and vice versa.
The Mathematics and Reading & Writing sections are scored out of 800 individually, making the total SAT exam score 1600.
The SAT Math section primarily covers questions from high school mathematics on topics including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphs, functions, and equations. This section is majorly focused on four key areas:
Area
Topics
Algebra
Linear equations in one variable
Linear equations in two variables
Linear functions
Systems of two linear equations in two variables
Linear inequalities in one or two variables
Advanced Math
Equivalent expressions
Non-linear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables
Non-linear functions
Polynomial functions
Quadratic equations
Problem Solving and Data Analysis
Ratios, rates, proportional relationships, and units
Percentages
One-variable data: distributions and measures of center & spread
Two-variable data: models and scatter plots
Evaluating mean, median, mode, standard deviation
Probability and conditional probability
Inference from sample statistics and margin of error
Verifying data collection methods
Evaluating statistical claims: observational studies and experiments
Geometry and Trigonometry
Area and volume
Lines, angles, and triangles
Right triangles and trigonometry
Circles
The Mathematics section on the SAT contains two modules. Each module has 22 questions to be answered in 35 minutes. The section has a total of 44 questions to be answered in 70 minutes.
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SAT Exam Syllabus - Reading & Writing
This section has brief and shorter passages with more direct questions. The passages are 100-150 words long, covering several topics related to history, social & life sciences, politics, and other comprehensive topics. The section aims to assess English reading, language, and comprehension skills. The SAT exam syllabus 2025 in this section focuses on:
Area
Topics
Information and Ideas
Central ideas
Command of evidence
Interpret information from tables, graphs, lines
Quantitative inferences
Analytical and evaluative skills
Expression of Ideas
Rhetorical synthesis transitions
Ability to revise texts
Effectiveness of rhetoric texts
Standard English Conventions
Form, structure, and tense
Sentence structure and parts of speech
Grammatical form and punctuation
Craft and Structure
Words in context
Text structure and purpose
Cross-text connections
Reasoning and comprehension skills
You get a total of 64 minutes in the Reading and Writing section to answer 54 questions. Each module consists of 27 questions to be answered in 32 minutes.
The SAT syllabus for Indian students can be advanced, since it covers the entirety of your high school education. While this can be daunting, the SAT exam structure focuses on your ability to reason, interpret and comprehend the given information. At Jamboree, we know what your aim is: Score a 1500+ on your SAT and land at your dream university abroad!
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