Taking SAT in Tashkent: Test Center Guide for Students from Uzbekistan
✎ Faridun Shavkatov📅 May 16, 2026⏰ 6 min read
As of 2026, the SAT in Uzbekistan is administered in Tashkent. If you're from Samarkand or another city, here's everything you need to know to register, travel, and perform your best.
Official SAT Resources
For official test dates, registration, and free practice, visit College Board or practice for free on Khan Academy SAT.
SAT Test Centers in Uzbekistan
SAT testing in Uzbekistan takes place at authorized test centers in Tashkent. The exact test center address appears on your admission ticket after registration — always verify the specific location for your test date.
To find and register for a test center:
Go to collegeboard.org
Click "Register for the SAT"
Search for test centers in Uzbekistan
Select your preferred date and center
Register early
Test center seats fill up quickly, especially for popular dates (March, May, August). Register at least 6-8 weeks in advance.
Traveling from Samarkand to Tashkent for SAT
Transport Option
Duration
Cost (approx.)
Notes
Afrosiyob high-speed train
~2 hours
~50,000-150,000 UZS
Recommended — fast, reliable
Regular train
3.5-4 hours
~30,000-80,000 UZS
Cheaper but slower
Shared taxi (marshrut)
3-4 hours
~80,000-120,000 UZS
Flexible timing
Recommendation: Travel the day before your test — arrive, rest, and go to the test center fresh in the morning. The stress of same-day travel adds unnecessary anxiety.
Pre-Test Day Logistics in Tashkent
Book accommodation the night before (budget hotels near the test center are fine)
Confirm the exact test center address from your admission ticket
Do a quick reconnaissance walk to the test center location if possible
Plan your morning: wake up, eat, arrive 30-45 min early
What to Bring — Checklist
✓ Printed admission ticket (or on phone)
✓ Passport (primary ID for Uzbek students)
✓ Pencils and eraser
✓ Optional: approved calculator (TI-84 or similar)
As of 2026, Tashkent is the primary (and usually only) SAT testing location in Uzbekistan. Check collegeboard.org for the latest available centers.
Test centers typically don't admit late arrivals. Build buffer time — take an earlier train. A same-day train that arrives 2+ hours before the test is safer than cutting it close.
Absolutely — this is the recommended approach for students from Samarkand. Arrive the afternoon before, sleep well, take the test refreshed.