CBSE cancels class 12 exams in THESE Middle East countries amid conflict — Check details here
CBSE has cancelled Class XII board exams scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, in several Middle Eastern countries due to the ongoing conflict.
Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Saturday announced the cancellation of Class XII board examinations in several Middle Eastern countries.
The board said that all exams scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, stand cancelled for students appearing from Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
“Examinations which were earlier postponed vide circular dated 01.03.2026, 03.03.2026, 05.03.2026, 07.03.2026 and 09.03.2026 shall also stand cancelled,” it further noted.
CBSE further noted that the mode of declaration of results for Class XII candidates in these countries will be notified separately in due course.
Indian missions issue advisory for its nationals
Earlier, Indian missions in the region have issued advisories for Indian nationals in view of the evolving security situation.
The Embassy of India in Bahrain advised Indian citizens to remain vigilant and follow updates issued by the embassy and local authorities. It also said priority is being given to stranded Indian nationals seeking transit through Saudi Arabia for travel back to India.
The embassy stated that transit visas through Saudi Arabia are being facilitated in coordination with the Embassy of India in Riyadh, with travellers required to possess confirmed tickets to India onwards and carry official documentation issued by the embassy.
"Transit Through Saudi Arabia from Bahrain. Priority is being given to stranded Indian nationals, especially those on tourist or short-term visas. The Embassy of India in Riyadh is obtaining individual transit visa approvals from the Saudi Government. Therefore, transit visa requests are currently being referred by Embassy of India in Bahrain to the Embassy of India in Riyadh," the statement from the Embassy read.
In Iran, the Embassy of India in Tehran advised Indian nationals not to approach land border points for travel outside the country without prior coordination with the embassy, cautioning that assistance may not be possible once individuals exit Iranian territory.
"Indian nationals are hereby advised not to approach any of the land borders of Iran for travel outside the country without prior coordination with the Embassy. Any movement towards land border points should be undertaken only after obtaining explicit guidance from the Embassy," the statement read.
"It may please be noted that the Embassy will not be in a position to extend assistance once individuals have exited Iranian territory and are unable to enter the third country concerned," it added.
The advisory also shared emergency contact numbers and urged Indian citizens to remain in touch with the embassy for guidance amid the ongoing regional developments.
(With inputs from ANI)
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