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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an important circular on 15 March 2026 regarding the Class 12 Board Examinations for students studying in the Middle East. The decision comes after continuous review of the security situation and multiple requests from schools and local authorities in the affected countries.
According to the latest CBSE circular, the board has decided to cancel all remaining Class XII board examinations for students appearing from certain Middle Eastern countries. This decision follows several earlier circulars issued on 1 March, 3 March, 5 March, 7 March, and 9 March 2026, which had previously postponed some examinations.
The new announcement brings clarity for thousands of students studying in CBSE-affiliated schools across the Gulf region.
CBSE has officially confirmed that all Class 12 board examinations scheduled between 16 March 2026 and 10 April 2026 will not be conducted for students appearing from the affected Middle Eastern countries.
This means that students who were preparing for their upcoming Class 12 board papers during this period will no longer need to appear for those examinations.
The decision was taken after evaluating the feasibility of conducting examinations in the region and prioritizing the safety and well-being of students.
CBSE had earlier postponed several board examinations in the Middle East through circulars issued earlier in March 2026. These exams were initially delayed due to the evolving situation in the region.
With the latest circular dated 15 March 2026, the board has now clarified that all those postponed examinations are also cancelled.
This applies to all exams that were previously rescheduled or under review.
Students and schools no longer need to wait for revised dates for these postponed papers.
The cancellation applies to CBSE-affiliated schools located in the following seven Middle Eastern countries:
These countries host a large number of Indian students studying in CBSE curriculum schools.
Students from cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Doha, Muscat, Riyadh, and Kuwait City are directly affected by this decision.
CBSE has clarified that the method for declaring Class 12 results for these students will be announced separately.
The board is currently working on an evaluation process that ensures fairness and transparency for students who could not complete their board examinations.
The result declaration policy will be communicated through a separate official notification once finalized.
Students and schools are advised to wait for the next CBSE announcement regarding the evaluation method.
The circular also confirms that the decision was taken after consultation with Indian diplomatic authorities in the affected countries.
This includes coordination with:
The involvement of these authorities ensured that the decision prioritizes the safety of Indian students studying abroad.
Students and parents should remain calm and wait for further updates regarding the evaluation method and result declaration process.
In the meantime, they should:
Schools will also provide guidance once CBSE releases further instructions regarding results.
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The CBSE circular issued on 15 March 2026 brings a major update for Class 12 students appearing from Middle Eastern countries. With all remaining examinations now cancelled, students can expect CBSE to announce an alternative evaluation process soon.
Students and parents should stay informed through official channels and school authorities while waiting for further updates regarding result declaration.
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