All the remaining Class 12 Board examinations by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in a number of countries in the Middle East have been cancelled because of the regional conflict that has been associated with the Israel-US vs Iran war. The ruling has implications in CBSE-based schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the board, the examinations that were to happen between March 16 and April 10, 2026, and papers that had previously been postponed from March 1 to March 9 are cancelled. CBSE has also indicated that the manner of declaration of results of affected students will be declared later by another circular.
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
CBSE Cancels All Remaining Class 12 Exams in West Asia
CBSE announced in its latest revised version that all Class 12 Board exams in the West Asian region were cancelled in schools in the seven affected nations. The board had previously delayed a range of papers due to the worsening security situation, but has just officially cancelled the rest of the examination schedule.
CBSE Class 12 Exam Cancellation at a Glance
Update Area
Details
Affected Class
Class 12
Region
Middle East / West Asia
Countries Covered
Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
Cancelled Exam Dates
March 16 to April 10, 2026
Earlier Postponed Exams
March 1 to March 9 also cancelled
Result Status
To be announced in a separate circular
The migration affects learners of close to 150 CBSE-affiliated educational institutions within the area.
Why CBSE Cancelled the Exams
CBSE indicated that the move was made on the basis of visiting the ground and weighing the safety of the students in the prevailing situation in the region. The board had earlier declared a circular on March 1st and delayed the examinations as the tension increased after the joint attack of Israel and the US on Iran. It gave another circular on March 15, guaranteeing that the delayed papers also would be cancelled.
On March 5, the board had already made a similar step in the case of Class 10 students, cancelling their examinations in such countries.
What Happens Next for Students
CBSE has made it clear that it is about to release a new circular as to how it will declare results to the affected Class 12 students. This is particularly critical since even though certain examinations had been taken earlier in the cycle, most of the examinations were not possible.
Students and parents are awaiting an explanation on whether the board will adopt internal assessment, average marks, or another method of evaluation that will be used for the final results.
What Students and Parents Should Do Now
In the meantime, the affected students must:
Keep in touch with the formal CBSE circulars.
Get in contact with their school administration.
Wait until the policy of declaration of results.
Does not need to focus on unauthoritative social media assertions.
FAQs
1. Is CBSE cancelling Class 12 board exams in the Middle East?
Yes, all the remaining Class 12 Board exams in 7 countries in the Middle East, including the papers which were already postponed, have been cancelled by the CBSE.
2. What are the countries that are being impacted by the CBSE exam cancellation?
The countries that are affected are Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
3. What is the date of the cancelled examinations?
CBSE has also cancelled exams scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026 and postponed papers between March 1 and March 9.
4. What will CBSE announce the results of the affected Class 12 students?
CBSE indicated that the mode of declaration of results will be introduced later in the form of a separate circular.
5. What is the number of schools being affected?
The cancellation has an impact on approximately 150 CBSE-affiliated schools throughout the Middle East.
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