CBSE Breaking Update: Will the board exams of Indian students studying in the Middle East now become history? Amidst regional tension, CBSE has taken a big decision and canceled all the Class 12 examinations in many Gulf countries. Will the result be declared on the basis of internal assessment? Now the biggest question is – how will the result be made?
Middle East Crisis CBSE Exam Impact: The effect of increasing tension in the Middle East is now visible on studies and examinations as well. Taking a big decision, the Central Board of Secondary Education has canceled the Class 12 board examinations in many Gulf countries. This decision has been taken keeping in mind the security and current circumstances. According to the official circular of CBSE, all Class 12 examinations scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026 in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates will no longer be held. After this news came out, a big question is arising in the minds of thousands of students and parents – how will the result be declared now?
Why did CBSE board exams have to be cancelled?
According to CBSE, it was not safe and practical to conduct the examination in view of the prevailing geopolitical tensions and security situation in many countries of the Middle East. The board took this decision after receiving inputs from local schools and officials. The board says that the safety of students is the biggest priority. Therefore, instead of postponing the exam, it was decided to cancel it completely.
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Students from which countries were most affected?
This decision has affected thousands of Indian students studying in the Gulf region. Students from these countries have been particularly affected:
- bahrain
- iran
- Kuwait
- oman
- Queue
- saudi arabia
- UAE
Many Indian schools in these countries are affiliated to the CBSE board, where every year a large number of students appear for the 10th and 12th board exams.
Now on what basis will the results of the students be made?
The biggest question is that how will the result be prepared without examination. CBSE has not yet announced the final evaluation method. However, education experts believe that the board can adopt an approach similar to the model adopted during the Corona epidemic. This may include:
- Pre-Board Exam Marks
- school internal assessment
- Practical and Project Marks
- past academic performance
The aim of this approach is to ensure that the entire academic year of the students is not lost due to the current crisis.
What is the truth of the fake notice spreading on social media?
Recently a notice went viral on social media platforms like X (Twitter) and Instagram. It was claimed that the schedule of Class 12 English exam in the Middle East has been changed. But CBSE immediately made it clear that this notice is completely fake. The board has appealed to the students and parents to rely only on the official website and notices.
Have other boards also canceled the examinations?
Interestingly, not only CBSE, but the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations i.e. CISCE has also decided to cancel ICSE and ISC examinations in UAE due to security reasons. This shows that education boards are prioritizing the safety of students due to rising tensions in the area.
Will the future of students be affected?
At present, CBSE has made it clear that the method of declaring the results of the affected students will be told separately soon. The board says that such a system will be made so that the academic year of no student is wasted. Meanwhile, students and parents are now waiting for the official announcement, because this will decide in which direction the future of the students will go in this unusual situation.