CBSE cancels Class 10 board exams in Middle East
India
CBSE has called off all Class 10 board exams set for March 7-11, 2026, across Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
The move comes after rising regional tensions and concerns about student safety and stress.
Thousands of students affected
Thousands of students in more than 150 CBSE schools are affected, not just by the canceled papers but also earlier postponed ones from March 2, 5, and 6.
Class 12 exams were later canceled for students in the affected Middle Eastern countries; CBSE said the method of declaring results will be announced separately.
CBSE says a special results plan is coming soon for Middle East students. CBSE said the decision was taken to prioritize student safety and well-being amid regional tensions.