CBSE postpones Class 12 board exams in Middle East
CBSE has postponed Class 12 board exams for students in several Middle Eastern countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, because of the ongoing Iran-Israel-US conflict.
The move is all about keeping students safe while things remain uncertain in the region.
Things will be reviewed on March 14, 2026
The board has been updating its decisions through regular circulars.
The circular says Class 12 exams scheduled March 12-16, 2026, were postponed; the source does not report cancelations of Class 10 exams.
Multiple Class 12 exam dates have now been pushed back too.
CBSE will review things again on March 14, 2026, before announcing what's next.
Students, parents anxious about sudden change
This sudden change has left a lot of students and parents feeling anxious.
Abu Dhabi mother Mahra Hussain shared that her son worked hard for his math exam but now isn't sure when he'll actually get to take it.
For now, everyone's being told to stay in touch with their schools for updates.