India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to postpone the examinations scheduled for 9 March 2026 (Monday), 10 March 2026 (Tuesday) and 11.03.2026 (Wednesday) for Class 12 in the Middle East region. Revised dates will be announced later.
This is according to the circular issued by the CBSE on March 7, 2026 after critically reviewing the current situation in parts of the Middle East (Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE).
• The Board will review the situation on 10 March 2026 (Tuesday) and take appropriate decisions with regard to examinations scheduled from 12 March onwards.
• All students are advised to stay in touch with their schools for updates and follow official announcements carefully.
Earlier circulars were released on 01.03.2026, 03.03.2026 and 05.03.2026.
