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Amidst the increasing regional tension in the Middle East, news of great relief has come to the fore for Indian students. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has canceled the board examinations of class 12 students studying in the Gulf region. This decision is very important for the students living in those countries where Indian expatriate families depend on CBSE affiliated schools for the education of their children.
Through the notice issued by CBSE, it was told that all the class 12th examinations scheduled in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates will no longer be held. The time of these examinations was fixed from 16 March 2026 to 10 April 2026. Apart from this, the examinations already postponed in the first week of March will also now be considered completely cancelled.
What is the decision of CBSE?
CBSE clarified that the examinations postponed on March 1, March 3, March 5, March 7 and March 9, 2026 will also be considered cancelled. The board also said that the process of evaluation and declaration of results of students studying in these countries will be announced separately later. Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bhardwaj said, the mode of declaration of results for Class XII candidates in these countries will be notified separately in due course.
Important Update on CBSE Class XII Exams in Middle East Countries
CBSE has issued Circular -6 regarding cancellation of Board Exams of Class XII in Middle East countries
See attachment for further details pic.twitter.com/FfZc5vKMHT
— CBSE HQ (@cbseindia29) March 15, 2026
Impact of regional tension and security concerns
This step has been taken in view of the deteriorating security situation and regional crisis in the Middle East. There are many Indian expatriate families living in Gulf countries, whose children are studying in the Indian education system. This initiative of CBSE is a relief for the students and their families, as it was not safe to travel and reach the examination centers due to unexpected circumstances.
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CISCE also canceled examinations
This decision of CBSE has come after the earlier decision taken by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). CISCE had also canceled ICSE and ISC examinations in view of the security situation in UAE. This makes it clear that the Indian Education Board is giving top priority to the safety of students.
Indian Embassy issued notice
The ongoing tension in the Gulf region is now affecting the education of Indian students as well. The Indian Embassy in Doha has said that due to the ongoing situation in the Gulf region, CBSE has taken a big decision. The board has canceled all the exams of class 12 students living in 7 countries. All the examinations to be held between March 16, 2026 and April 10, 2026 will not be held now. Earlier, the exams which were postponed through circulars of March 1, March 3, March 5, March 7 and March 9 will also be considered completely cancelled. CBSE has made it clear that how the results of class 12 students of these countries will be declared will be told separately. At present no decision has been taken on this.
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