The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a postponement of Class X and Class XII board examinations for schools in the Middle East, covering Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

This decision comes in response to the current situation in parts of the region. Exams originally scheduled for Monday, 02 March 2026, will now be rescheduled, with new dates to be announced later. The Board will review the situation on Tuesday, 03 March 2026, before making decisions regarding exams scheduled from 05 March onwards.

Students and parents are advised to stay in close contact with their schools and follow official announcements to receive the latest updates regarding exam schedules.