CBSE Cancels Class 10 Board Exams in Middle East Till March 11;  Class 12 March 7 Paper Postponed

Mar 07, 2026

Samaira Fatima Rizvi

In a fresh circular issued on March 5, 2026, the CBSE has announced significant changes for Class 10th and 12th students across several Middle Eastern countries.

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The decision applies to all CBSE-affiliated schools located in Bahrain & Iran, Kuwait & Oman, Qatar & Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Who is impacted?

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All remaining Class 10th examinations scheduled between March 7 and March 11, 2026, have been officially cancelled for the Middle East region.

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The board clarified that Class 10th exams previously postponed on March 2, 5, and 6 are now also considered cancelled. No further 10th-grade papers will be held in these regions.

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Since the exams won't take place, CBSE will notify students "in due course" about how results will be calculated. A specialised evaluation method is expected soon.

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For Class 12th students, the examination scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, has been postponed. This is not a cancellation; a revised date will be announced later.

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CBSE will conduct a high-level review on March 7 to decide the fate of Class 12th exams scheduled from Monday, March 9 onwards.

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Controller of Examinations Dr Sanyam Bhardwaj stated the decision followed a "critical review of the prevailing situation" in parts of the Middle East to ensure student safety.

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Class 12th students are advised to stay in close contact with their school principals. Schools have been instructed to relay updates immediately as they receive them from the Board.

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For the most accurate and revised schedules, keep checking:  Official CBSE Website (cbse.gov.in) –  Direct updates from your school      administration.

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