The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the cancellation of Class 12 board examinations for 2026 in several Middle East countries. The decision was communicated through an official circular dated 15 March, 2026 after reviewing the feasibility of conducting the examinations in the region.
The announcement affects students studying in CBSE-affiliated schools across multiple countries in the Middle East where the Board exams for 2026 were scheduled to take place.
CBSE Class 12 Exams 2026 Cancelled in Middle East Notice
Countries Where the CBSE Class 12 Exams 2026 is Cancelled
According to the circular, all Class 12 Board examinations scheduled between 16 March, 2026 and 10 April, 2026 have been cancelled for students studying in CBSE schools located in:
- Bahrain
- Iran
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
The cancellation applies specifically to students appearing from these countries through CBSE-affiliated schools.
Earlier CBSE Class 12 Postponed Exams Also Cancelled
The CBSE Board clarified that examinations previously postponed through earlier circulars dated 1 March, 3 March, 5 March, 7 March, and 9 March, 2026 will also stand cancelled.
These earlier notices had already indicated disruptions to the examination schedule. After further review and consultations with schools and authorities in the affected countries, CBSE decided to cancel the examinations entirely.
CBSE to Announce Class 12 Result Policy for Middle East Countries Soon
CBSE has stated that the process and criteria for declaring the results of Class 12 students in these countries will be announced separately.
Students and schools have been advised to wait for further instructions from the Board regarding evaluation and result preparation.
What This Means for Students
Students studying in CBSE schools in the affected Middle East countries should:
- Stay in contact with their respective schools
- Follow official announcements from CBSE
- Wait for the Board to release the result declaration policy
Further updates regarding the assessment method and result declaration for Class 12 candidates are expected in the coming weeks.
Source
Official Notice by CBSE, 15 March, 2026: click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per CBSE, Education Ministry, and Government of India.
Important Links
| CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2026: Important Update for Middle East Regions | CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2026: Update for Middle East Regions |
