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CBSE Board Exams 2026: In light of the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, the 10th grade board exams have been cancelled to ensure student safety.
CBSE has stressed that student safety is paramount. (AI Generated Image)
Due to rising tensions in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, the CBSE Board has decided to cancel the 10th grade board exams to ensure student safety. This affects students in Gulf countries who will no longer have to take these exams. Additionally, the 12th grade exams have been postponed, with a revised schedule to be announced once conditions improve.
CBSE has stressed that student safety is paramount. This decision comes in response to threats of Iranian attacks in countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The board faces the challenge of determining how 10th grade results will be calculated without exams, and plans to implement a unique assessment scheme to safeguard students’ academic progress.
Different Rules for 10th and 12th Grades
Class 10: The CBSE board exams scheduled for March 7th and 11th, 2026, are cancelled, including previously postponed papers, ending the board exams for Class 10 students.
Class 12: Exams for senior secondary students are postponed. The March 7th exam is postponed, and a decision on the March 9th exam will be made following a review meeting on March 7th.
How Will CBSE Board Results Be Prepared Without Exams?
The board will soon release the result formula for 10th-grade students, likely based on marks from completed subjects and internal assessments or pre-board marks. The board aims to provide fair grading to enable students to progress to the next class.
The CBSE Board has instructed schools in affected countries to maintain regular communication with students and parents. Grade 12 students are advised to continue their studies and ignore any rumours.
The worsening conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel in the Middle East has created dangerous conditions, with attacks reported near residential areas in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, making travel to exam centres risky. Responding to concerns from students and parents, CBSE has made this emergency decision affecting schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
March 07, 2026, 14:47 IST
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