The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed additional Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations in parts of the Middle East amid ongoing regional uncertainty.
The Board announced that exams scheduled for March 5 and March 6, 2026, for both classes will not be conducted as planned. The decision was communicated through Circular-2, further extending its earlier announcement made on March 1.
The postponement applies to CBSE-affiliated schools in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
Important Update on Class X/XII Exams – Middle East Regions
CBSE has issued Circular-2 today regarding the Class X & XII Board Exams in the Middle East regions.
Details are in attached Circular pic.twitter.com/JAHPj3SBjW— CBSE HQ (@cbseindia29) March 3, 2026
CBSE clarified that revised dates for the postponed examinations will be announced later. The Board will reassess the situation on March 5 and decide on exams scheduled from March 7 onwards.
Students have been advised to stay in contact with their respective schools and closely monitor official announcements issued by CBSE.
The development affects thousands of students following the Indian curriculum in the Gulf region as they prepare for their crucial board examinations.
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