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CBSE Board Exams 2026: Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, stated that students from the affected regions will be informed separately about the result declaration process.
The CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams in India concluded on March 12. (Representative/File Photo)
The conflict between Iran and the US-Israel is impacting students as well. The CBSE board exams for 12th-grade students in Middle Eastern schools have been entirely cancelled. Initially, the board postponed exams scheduled from March 12th to 14th. Now, it has been announced that exams up to April 10th have been cancelled. This directive applies to CBSE-affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
According to the circular, the board reviewed the situation based on circulars issued on March 3, March 5, March 7, and March 9, starting March 1, 2026. The feasibility of conducting exams in these countries was assessed, and the final decision was made considering suggestions and requests from schools and local authorities.
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CBSE has now declared that all Class 12 board exams from March 16th to April 10th are cancelled for students in these Middle Eastern nations. Additionally, previously postponed exams have been completely cancelled. This decision prioritises student safety, the severity of the situation, and the smooth conduct of exams.
Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, stated that students from these regions will be informed separately about the result declaration process. Detailed guidelines on how results will be prepared and the basis for marks will be provided later.
Possible Ways Results Will Be Prepared
During the COVID-19 pandemic, CBSE had previously promoted students without exams using a special evaluation method. This included internal assessments, previous class marks, and practical and project marks. To ensure consistency in marks awarded by different schools, CBSE employed a moderation system, ensuring a balanced outcome for all schools. The Board might follow the same procedure again, however, there has been no confirmation on the same yet.
Another potential approach is the best-performance formula, in which CBSE calculates results using marks from subjects for which exams have already been conducted or from available assessments. The board may standardise scores using school records and moderation policies to ensure fairness across schools and countries.
March 16, 2026, 15:03 IST
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