CBSE Cancels Class 12 Exams in Bahrain, UAE and Other Gulf Countries

TDT | Manama

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the Class 12 board examinations scheduled to be held in several Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, affecting thousands of Indian students studying in CBSE-affiliated schools across the region.

The decision was taken after reviewing the current situation in the Middle East and considering the safety and well-being of students. Authorities noted that the prevailing uncertainties and disruptions in the region had made it difficult to conduct the examinations in a safe and orderly manner.

The cancellation applies to the remaining Class 12 board exams that were previously postponed in these countries. Earlier, several examinations had already been deferred as tensions in the region led to disruptions in normal school operations and travel.

Education authorities advised students and parents to stay in contact with their respective schools for further updates on assessment procedures and the declaration of results. CBSE is expected to announce alternative evaluation methods or further instructions regarding how the results will be determined.

The move affects a large number of Indian expatriate students studying in CBSE schools across the Gulf region, where the Indian curriculum is widely followed.