CBSE cancels Class XII board exams 2026 in seven Middle East countries; result process to be announced

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled Class XII board examinations scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, in seven Middle East countries. The decision applies to CBSE-affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE after a feasibility review based on inputs from schools and local authorities. Exams earlier postponed through multiple circulars have also been cancelled. CBSE said the method for declaring results for affected students will be announced later.