Indian Embassy steps in as CBSE cancels all Class 12th exams across seven West Asian nations

The CBSE has cancelled all Class 12th exams scheduled between March 16 and April 10 for students based in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. This decision comes amid the worsening conflict in the Middle East. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has stepped in to reassure the region's school communities and has hosted a virtual meeting with principals of CBSE-affiliated schools across Saudi Arabia to address concerns among students, parents, and educators.

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has also announced the cancellation of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and Indian School Certificate (ISC) board examinations scheduled at all centres in the United Arab Emirates. The CISCE results will be determined through an alternative assessment method, and details regarding the evaluation process will be shared later.

The Class 10 and Class 12 results of the students affected by the cancellation of the 2026 board exams will be declared along with the results for Indian students. The Indian Embassy has assured that it will support the Indian community in the region and has outlined its measures to address the current regional security environment.

Importance for Students:

• The cancellation of exams affects students in seven West Asian nations, including Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
• The Indian Embassy has assured that it will support the Indian community in the region and has outlined its measures to address the current regional security environment.
• The CISCE results will be determined through an alternative assessment method, and details regarding the evaluation process will be shared later.

Category: CBSE, Results, Admission MetaTitle: CBSE Cancels Class 12th Exams Across Seven West Asian Nations MetaDescription: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled all Class 12th exams across seven West Asian nations due to the security situation in the region. Keywords: CBSE, Class 12th exams, West Asian nations, security situation, Indian Embassy, CISCE pubDateISO: 2026-03-16 sourceName: Indian Express