West Asia war: CBSE cancels Class XII board exams in seven Middle East countries

Middle East Class XII board exams cancelled amid feasibility concerns. Representational Pic

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the cancellation of Class XII board examinations for students in several Middle East countries. The affected countries include Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

All exams that were scheduled from March 16 to April 10, 2026, have now been cancelled. This decision also applies to exams that had been postponed earlier as per previous CBSE circulars dated March 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, 2026.

Reason behind the cancellation

The Board reviewed the feasibility of conducting the Class XII exams based on requests from schools and authorities in the affected countries. After careful consideration, CBSE decided that holding the exams would not be practical, leading to the cancellation.

Result declaration for affected students

CBSE has said that the mode of result declaration for students in these countries will be announced separately in due course. Students and parents are advised to stay updated with official notifications from the Board for details about how results will be processed and shared.

Guidance for students and schools

Schools in the affected countries are expected to follow further instructions from CBSE regarding internal assessment, grading, and result preparation. CBSE's priority is to ensure that students are assessed fairly, even though the exams could not be conducted.

The Board emphasised that this step has been taken keeping in mind the safety, convenience, and fairness for all students studying in these regions.