The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled several Class 10 board examinations and postponed a Class 12 exam in multiple Middle Eastern countries due to the escalating conflict in the region. The decision affects thousands of Indian students studying in CBSE-affiliated schools across Gulf nations and Iran.
The board announced the move after security concerns increased following ongoing military tensions involving Iran and joint strikes by the United States and Israel. Authorities said the safety of students and exam staff remains the top priority.
CBSE Cancels Class 10 Board Exams in the Middle East Till March 11
CBSE confirmed that all Class 10 board examinations scheduled in certain Middle Eastern countries until March 11 have been cancelled. The announcement applies to CBSE schools located across several Gulf nations and Iran.
“Due to the current situation in parts of the Middle East–Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, the board has decided to cancel class 10 exams scheduled till March 11,” CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj told news agency PTI.
Officials said the board will later announce how results will be calculated for the cancelled examinations.
CBSE Postpones Class 12 Board Exam Scheduled For March 7
Apart from the Class 10 changes, the board has also postponed the Class 12 examination scheduled for March 7 in the affected countries.
CBSE said it will release further details regarding the new examination date and the method of result declaration for these papers. Students and schools have been advised to wait for the official notification regarding the revised schedule.
Earlier, CBSE had already postponed some examinations for both Class 10 and Class 12 in its schools across the Middle East as tensions in the region escalated.
List Of Countries Where CBSE Exams Are Cancelled Or Postponed
The board’s decision affects CBSE-affiliated schools located in several Middle Eastern countries. These regions host a large number of Indian students studying under the CBSE curriculum.
The countries where exams have been cancelled or postponed include:
- UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi)
- Bahrain
- Iran (Tehran)
- Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
- Kuwait
- Oman (Muscat)
- Qatar
Schools in these countries will receive further instructions from the board regarding rescheduling or alternative assessment methods.
Why CBSE Cancelled Exams In Middle East Countries
CBSE decided after the security situation in the Middle East worsened following military action in the region. The ongoing conflict between Iran and forces supported by the United States and Israel has led to heightened tensions and security alerts in several countries.
Reports of attacks targeting US bases and diplomatic facilities in the region have raised concerns about the safety of students and school staff.
The situation has also affected daily life in several cities across the Middle East, prompting authorities and institutions to take precautionary measures.
Latest Developments In The Ongoing Iran War
The conflict continues to expand beyond Iran’s borders, raising fears of a wider regional confrontation. Recent reports indicate that military incidents have occurred in several areas across the region.
The situation has reportedly reached as far as the Sri Lankan coast, where a US submarine torpedoed an Iranian warship. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan warned of retaliation after a drone struck an airport in the country.
Officials in Azerbaijan said the incident “will not go unanswered” and that they are “preparing the necessary retaliatory measures,” raising concerns that more countries could become involved in the conflict.
Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported that at least 1,045 military personnel and civilians have been killed since the conflict began, though the number has not been independently verified.
Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that several locations in Tehran, including a sports complex, a football stadium, municipal buildings, and shops, suffered damage during recent strikes carried out by Israeli and US forces.
