CBSE Postpones Class 12 Exams In Middle East Further
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an update about the class 12 board examination dates scheduled to be held from March 12 to March 16, 2026. Students can visit the official website carefully to check the announcements.
As per the circular number 5 updated on March 9, 2026, considering the critical review of the current situation in parts of the Middle East including, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, mental agony of the students and the prevailing uncertainities, the Board has decided to postpone the examinations scheduled from March 12 2026 to March 16 2026.
The new dates shall be announced later.
Important Update: Exams in Middle East Regions
CBSE has issued an important update on Class XII exams in Middle East Regions
See the attached circular-5 for details: pic.twitter.com/2tBmIWh3FL— CBSE HQ (@cbseindia29) March 9, 2026
The Board will review the situation on March 14, 2026, and take an appropriate decision with regard to all remaining examinations scheduled from March 16 onwards.