The CBSE Board Exam Were Postponed Due to Regional Safety Concern
The CBSE conducts Class 10 and 12 board exams across 26 countries outside India, mainly in the Middle East, with 2026 exams featuring significant participation. Due to regional safety concerns, exams for March 2, 2026, were postponed in countries like the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iran.
The board examinations are currently being conducted at 8,074 centres for Class 10 and 7,574 centres for Class 12 across India and in 26 countries abroad, covering over 43 lakh students.
Locations: Centers are located across 26 countries, including major hubs in the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain) and in nations like Nigeria and Uganda.
2026 Disruptions: Due to regional tensions, exams scheduled for March 2, 2026, in the Middle East were postponed. A review was scheduled for March 3, 2026, to decide on subsequent exams.
Reason: "Prevailing situation" and safety concerns in the region.
Examination Procedures: The exams follow the same, or similar, rules as those in India, frequently utilizing Indian schools and sometimes Embassies/Chancelleries as centers.
Student Participation: Over 43.6 lakh students participate, including those in foreign schools.
Next Steps: The CBSE will review the situation on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to decide on the status of exams scheduled from March 5 onwards.
Action for Students: Students are advised to stay in touch with their schools and check official CBSE announcements for revised dates.
The board clarified that this is a direct response to current security concerns and warned against trusting unauthorized, viral, or "fake" notices regarding the situation.