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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

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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:

  1. Go to collegeboard.org
  2. Click "Register for the SAT"
  3. Search for test centers in Uzbekistan
  4. 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 OptionDurationCost (approx.)Notes
Afrosiyob high-speed train~2 hours~50,000-150,000 UZSRecommended — fast, reliable
Regular train3.5-4 hours~30,000-80,000 UZSCheaper but slower
Shared taxi (marshrut)3-4 hours~80,000-120,000 UZSFlexible 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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