CBSE 2026 Class 12th Exams Postponed in the Middle East Till March 16 - Check Now

Due to the Iran-Israel conflict, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday postponed Class 12 board exams in the Middle East until March 16, 2026. New exam dates have not yet been announced.

What did the CBSE Controller of Examinations say?

CBSE Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bhardwaj stated that the decision was made after a thorough review of the current situation in parts of the Middle East—Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

He stated that all Class 12 exams scheduled from March 12 to 16 have been postponed, taking into account the mental state of students and the prevailing uncertainties in the region.

He also stated that new dates will be announced later. The situation will be reviewed again on March 14, and a decision will be made regarding further exams.

CBSE Exam Postponement Timeline in the Middle East

Class 10 Exams Completely Cancelled

Earlier, on March 5, the CBSE issued a separate circular regarding Class 10 exams in the Middle East. According to this, all Class 10 exams scheduled from March 7 to 11 have been cancelled. Furthermore, previously postponed exams will also be considered cancelled.

The method of declaring Class 10 students' results will be announced separately in due course.

Iran-Israel Conflict: What's the Full Story?

The US and Israel launched military strikes on Iran on February 28, resulting in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In response, Iran launched a wave of attacks on US military bases in Israel and several Gulf countries—the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.

In the past few days, attacks and counter-attacks between the two sides have escalated sharply. India has called for a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.

CBSE Appeals to Students

CBSE urges all students living in the Middle East to remain in touch with their schools. Furthermore, they should only follow official CBSE announcements for further information. This decision applies to all CBSE-affiliated schools in the Middle East.

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