CBSE postpones more Class 12 exams for Middle East students amid US-Israel-Iran war
New dates for UAE, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia to be announced later
Dubai: India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday postponed more Class 12 Board exams in parts of the Middle East amid the US-Israel-Iran war.
“After a critical review of the current situation in parts of the Middle East (Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE), mental agony of the students and the prevailing uncertainties, the Board has decided to postpone the examinations scheduled from 12 March 2026 (Thursday) to 16 March 2026 (Monday),” CBSE said in its latest circular.
The new dates shall be announced later, the Board said.
“The Board will review the situation on 14 March 2026 (Saturday) and take appropriate decisions with regard to all remaining examinations scheduled from 16 March onwards. All students are advised to stay in touch with their schools for updates and follow official announcements carefully,” CBSE added.
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Cancellations, postponements
Earlier, the CBSE had cancelled all Class 10 examinations that were scheduled to be held from March 2 to 11 and postponed Class 12 exams that were scheduled to be held from 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11.
Speaking to Gulf News, Dr Ram Shankar, Professor and Director of the CBSE Regional Office and Centre of Excellence in Dubai, said the Board had been taking all these decisions after a thorough review of the prevailing situation in the region.
"The safety of students and teachers is of paramount importance. Considering the regional conflict, the Board has decided to cancel the Class 10 exams and postpone some of the Class 12 exams. We will have better clarity on the matter in the coming days," he added.
