New Delhi: Amid escalations of tensions in the Middle East, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the Class XII board exams scheduled from March 12 to March 16. It said that the new dates would be announced soon.
It added that the board would review the situation on March 14 and take appropriate decisions regarding the remaining examinations scheduled from March 16 onwards. The board also asked students to stay in touch with their respective schools for updates.
What CBSE circular say?
“This is a continuation to the circular dated 07.03.2026. After a critical review of the current situation in parts of the Middle East (Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE), mental agony of the students and the prevailing uncertainties, the Board has decided to postpone the examinations scheduled from 12 March 2026 (Thursday) to 16 March 2026 (Monday). The new dates shall be announced later,” the board said.
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
It added, “The Board will review the situation on 14 March 2026 (Saturday) and take appropriate decisions about all remaining examinations scheduled from 16 March onwards. All students are advised to stay in touch with their schools for updates and follow official announcements carefully.”
The postponed previous exams too due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East
Earlier too, the board postponed the Class 12 board exams, which were scheduled for March 9, 10, and 11 in the region, citing the prevailing situation. The board further added that the decision was taken after a review was done of conditions in several countries where CBSE-affiliated schools operate.
“The Board has decided to postpone the examinations scheduled for 09 March 2026 (Monday), 10 March 2026 (Tuesday), and 11 March 2026 (Wednesday) for Class XII. The new dates shall be announced later,” the board had said in its notice.