CBSE Class 12 Exam Cancellation Update: Amid rising tensions, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to cancel the Class 12 board examinations scheduled for March 16 to April 10, 2026, for students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Examinations that were previously postponed will also be deemed cancelled.
This decision was taken after assessing the feasibility of conducting the Class 12 board examinations, based on inputs and requests received from schools and officials in the affected countries.
CBSE Cancels Class 12 Exams for Students in Gulf Countries:
All Class XII examinations scheduled from 16.03.2026 to 10.04.2026 are cancelled for students from Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Examinations which were earlier postponed vide circular dated 01.03.2026, 03.03.2026, 05.03.2026, 07.03.2026 and 09.03.2026 shall also stand cancelled.
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"The mode of declaration of results for Class XII candidates in these countries will be notified separately in due course," the official notice reads.
The US-Israel War with Iran Is Escalating:
On February 28, the US and Israel launched military strikes against Iran, resulting in the death of the then-Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Following this military action, Iran has unleashed a wave of attacks, primarily targeting US military bases located in Israel and several Gulf nations-the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
Over the past few days, the conflict has intensified significantly due to attacks and counterattacks carried out by both sides. Countries in the region are facing a relentless barrage of Iranian drone and missile strikes, which are predominantly targeting US and Israeli bases situated within the area. Amidst this conflict, the Government of India has appealed for a resolution to the crisis through dialogue and diplomacy.