CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2026: Update for Middle East Regions

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an official circular announcing changes to Class 12 Board Examination schedule for 2026 in the Middle East regions. These regions include Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The decision has been taken keeping the safety and well-being of students, teachers, and examination staff as the top priority.

Here’s all you need to know.

CBSE Circular Postpones Class 12 Middle East Exams

CBSE Postpones Class 12 Board Exams in Middle East Regions

• The examination scheduled for 09 March, 2026 (Monday), 10 March, 2026 (Tuesday), and 11 March, 2026 (Wednesday) has been postponed. The new dates for the examinations will be announced later.
• The Board will review the ongoing situation in the Middle East Region and take appropriate decisions on 10 March, 2026 (Tuesday) for exam scheduled from 12 March, 2026 onwards.

Note: You are advised to regularly visit the official CBSE website for timely Class 10 and 12 Board exam 2026 updates.

Conclusion

The decision to postpone Class 12 Board exams 2026 has been taken after carefully reviewing the ongoing situation in certain Middle East regions. These changes have been made in order to ensure everybody’s safety.

Source

Official Notice by CBSE, 07 March, 2026: click here to read.

Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per the CBSE, Education Ministry, and Government of India.

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