CBSE Postpones Class 10 & 12 Board Exams 2026 in Middle East Countries- Official Notice, New Date Update Soon & Reason

CBSE postpones Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exams 2026 in Middle East countries: official notice issued for Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE. Check reason for postponement, safety precaution details, revised exam date update, instructions for students and parents, and what CBSE said about exams after 5 March 2026 as per latest CBSE circular.

CBSE Postpones Class 10 & 12 Board Exams 2026 in Middle East Countries – Official Notice & Reason

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially postponed the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations scheduled on 2 March 2026 in several Middle East countries. The decision applies to CBSE-affiliated schools located in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

According to the official circular dated 1 March 2026 (Ref: CBSE/CE/SPPS/2026), the board took this step due to the prevailing situation in parts of the Middle East. CBSE clarified that the postponement is a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety and well-being of students and school staff.

Check Official Notice here

Which Countries Are Affected?

All Class X and XII examinations planned for these regions on 2 March will now be conducted on revised dates, which CBSE will announce later.

What About Exams After 5 March 2026?

CBSE has informed that it will review the ground situation on 3 March 2026. Based on this review, the board will decide whether examinations scheduled from 5 March 2026 onwards can be conducted as per timetable or need rescheduling.

Why CBSE Postponed the Exams

The circular does not specify detailed reasons, which is common in sensitive situations. However, references to the “current situation” generally indicate security concerns, regional tensions or disruptions that could affect safe examination conduct.

CBSE has historically postponed exams only when necessary — such as during natural disasters, pandemics or regional unrest. The board’s primary policy remains clear: student safety is more important than sticking to the academic schedule.

To ensure proper support for students, CBSE has shared the circular with Indian diplomatic authorities, including:

• Indian Ambassadors in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iran, Consul General of India in Dubai, CBSE Regional Office & Centre of Excellence, Dubai

Instructions for Students and Parents

CBSE has issued clear guidelines:

• 1. Stay in regular contact with your school
• 2. Do not believe social media rumours
• 3. Wait only for official announcements
• 4. Do not make travel arrangements yet

Schools have also been instructed to inform parents only through official channels.

All updates will be published through schools and the official CBSE website.

Students should regularly check the official website: www.cbse.gov.in

The board has assured that fair arrangements will be made so that no student is academically disadvantaged.

Further updates are expected soon after the review on 3 March 2026.