📢 CBSE Cancels Board Exams in the Middle East Amid Conflict

Balasahana Suresh
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled all remaining Class 12 board examinations scheduled in the Middle East for the 2026 academic year. The decision comes in light of escalating war‑related tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which have raised serious security and safety concerns for students, teachers, and support staff in the region.

🌍 Countries Affected

CBSE’s cancellation affects students studying in CBSE‑affiliated schools located in several Gulf and West Asian countries, including:

  • Bahrain
  • Iran
  • Kuwait
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE)
🗓 Original Exam Schedule

The exams were originally planned to be conducted between March 16 and april 10, 2026. Many papers had already been postponed due to regional unrest before this latest cancellation announcement.

📊 Safety First: Why Exams Were Cancelled

The board stated that the evolving security situation and risks to student safety made it impossible to hold the exams as scheduled. This includes previously postponed papers — all have now been officially cancelled for the affected centres.

📝 What Happens Next

CBSE has said it will release a separate notification soon outlining how the results will be evaluated for students whose exams were cancelled. Possible approaches being considered include using:

  • Internal assessment and periodic test scores
  • Pre‑board examination marks
  • Practical or project grades
  • Overall academic performance throughout the year
🧑‍🎓 Impact on Students

This decision affects thousands of indian students studying abroad in CBSE schools across the gulf region. While safety remains the top priority, students and parents are awaiting the detailed evaluation formula that CBSE will announce shortly.

📌 Embassy Coordination

Indian diplomatic missions in gulf countries have been actively in touch with school principals to support students and provide updates on the situation, emphasizing coordination between schools, the board, and the indian government.

✅ In summary: Due to the Iran–US–Israel conflict, CBSE has cancelled Class 12 board exams across multiple Middle Eastern countries. CBSE will soon announce how student results will be assessed — a key update that students and parents are waiting for.

 

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