CBSE Class 12th Board Exams 2026 postponed: CBSE cancels Class 12th exams scheduled from March 16 to April 10 in war-hit Middle East regions

CBSE had postponed the exams for March 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, and 11 in the region.

Amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict and Middle East tensions, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the remaining Class 12th board examinations in parts of the Middle East, including Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Issuing a notice, CBSE stated, "All examinations of Class XII scheduled from 16.03.2026 to 10.04.2026 stand cancelled in case of the students from Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE."

Why has CBSE postponed the Class 12 board exams in Middle East regions?

CBSE added, "Examinations which were earlier postponed vide circular dated 01.03.2026, 03.03.2026, 05.03.2026, 07.03.2026 and 09.03.2026 shall also stand cancelled." The Board further stated, "The mode of declaration of results for Class XII candidates in these countries will be notified separately in due course."

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Previously, the CBSE had postponed the exams for March 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, and 11 in the region. The US and Israel launched military strikes on Iran on February 28, killing then Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

What reason did CBSE cite for cancelling exams between March 16 and April 10?

Following the military offensive, Iran has carried out a wave of attacks mainly targeting Israel and American military bases in several Gulf countries, including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. In the last few days, the conflict has widened significantly with attacks and counter-attacks by both sides.

Taking to X, the Board read, "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."

"The feasibility of conducting board examinations for Class XII was further reviewed based on inputs obtained and requests received from schools and authorities of the affected countries," the notice read. At present, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CBSE Class 10th result soon on its website. All those candidates who have appeared for the CBSE Secondary School Main Examination or CBSE Class 10th exam can access the CBSE Class 10 Result at cbse.gov.in and results.cbse.nic.in. T