The CBSE announced cancellations and postponements for CBSE Middle East exams in several Gulf countries due to the prevailing regional situation.
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced changes to CBSE Middle East exams for Class X and Class XII students across several Gulf countries following a review of the current regional situation.
In a circular issued on March 5, the board informed schools affiliated with CBSE in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE about the revised examination arrangements.
According to the notification, all Class X board examinations scheduled between March 7 and March 11, 2026 have been cancelled. In addition, the exams that had already been postponed earlier on March 2, March 5 and March 6 will also remain cancelled.
The board said the method for declaring results for Class X students in the Middle East region will be communicated separately in due course.
The decision was taken after authorities reviewed the prevailing situation in parts of the region and considered the safety and logistical challenges faced by students and schools.
For Class XII students, the board has postponed the examination that was scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 7. Revised dates for the postponed examination will be announced later.
The CBSE also said it will review the situation again on March 7 before issuing further directions regarding Class XII examinations scheduled from March 9 onwards.
Students appearing for the Class XII board exams have been advised to remain in close contact with their respective schools and regularly check official updates regarding CBSE Middle East exams.
The circular was issued by the Controller of Examinations and circulated to school principals across the Middle East region as well as Indian diplomatic missions in the concerned countries.
Education authorities said further decisions regarding the remaining examination schedule will depend on developments in the region and will be communicated through official channels.
