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CBSE 10th, 12th Board Exam 2026 Postponed in Middle East: Subject-wise Schedule Here
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially cancelled the CBSE Board examinations for Class 10 and Class 12 in the Middle East Countries. All exams of Class XII scheduled from March 16 to April 10, 2026, stand cancelled in case of the students from Bahrain, Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE. Earlier, the CBSE exams, which were postponed also been cancelled. The board will soon notify the mode of result declaration for Class XII students in these countries in due course.
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- Which CBSE exams' dates 2026 have been cancelled?
- Why were CBSE exams 2026 postponed and cancelled?
- Important Guidelines for Students & Parents
The CBSE board postponed several Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2026 in the Middle East region due to the ongoing regional security situation. For CBSE Class 10, all examinations scheduled from March 7, 2026, to March 11, 2026, are now cancelled. For Class 12, the exams scheduled from March 7 to April 10, 2026, have also been cancelled. The Board has reviewed the situation and decided not to conduct the CBSE board exams in these countries due to the prevailing situation. The postponement and exam cancellation apply to all CBSE-affiliated schools in the following seven countries: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Iran.
Which CBSE exams' dates 2026 have been cancelled?
The board cancelled all examinations scheduled between March 2 and March 11, 2026, for Class 10, and between March 7 and April 10, 2026, for Class 12. Another meeting was held on March 14, during which the board took further decisions regarding the remaining exams. The board will notify the mode of result declaration for Class XII candidates in due course.
CBSE Final Date Sheet 2026 Class 10 (All Subjects)
| Exam dates | Day | Time | Subject name |
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February 17, 2026 | Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Mathematics Standard & Mathematics Basic |
February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Home Science |
February 20, 2026 | Friday | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Beauty & Wellness, Marketing & Sales, Multi-skill Foundation Course, Multi-Media, Data Science, Physical Activity Trainer |
February 21, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | English (Communicative) & English (Language and Literature) |
February 23, 2026 | Monday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Urdu Course-A, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Manipuri, Telugu, Telangana |
February 24, 2026 | Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Elements of Business, Urdu Course-B |
February 25, 2026 | Wednesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Science |
February 26, 2026 | Thursday | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Retail, Security, Automotive, Introduction to Fin. Markets, Introduction to Tourism, Agriculture, Food Production, Front Office Operations, Banking & Insurance, Health Care, Apparel, Electronics & Hardware, Foundation Skill for Sciences, Design Thinking & Innovation |
February 27, 2026 | Friday | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Computer Applications, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence |
February 28, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Arabic, Sanskrit (Communicative), Rai, Gurung, Tamang, Sherpa, Sanskrit |
March 2, 2026 | Monday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
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March 5, 2026 | Thursday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Sindhi, Malayalam, Odia, Assamese, Kannada, Kokborok Postponed, Cancelled |
March 6, 2026 | Friday | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
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March 7, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
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March 9, 2026 | Monday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
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March 10, 2026 | Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
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March 11, 2026 | Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
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CBSE 12th Final Date Sheet 2026 (Subject-wise Exam Dates)
| Exam dates | Subject name |
|---|---|
February 17, 2026 | Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Shorthand (English and Hindi) |
February 18, 2026 | Physical Education |
February 19, 2026 | Engineering Graphics, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Manipuri, Kathakali, Horticulture, Cost Accounting |
February 20, 2026 | Physics |
February 21, 2026 | Automotive, Fashion Studies |
February 23, 2026 | Mass Media Studies, Design Thinking & Innovation |
February 24, 2026 | Accountancy |
February 25, 2026 | Beauty & Wellness, Typography & Computer Application |
February 26, 2026 | Geography |
February 27, 2026 | Painting, Graphics, Sculpture, Applied Art (Commercial Art) |
February 28, 2026 | Chemistry |
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Why were CBSE exams 2026 postponed and cancelled?
The postponement and cancellation of the exams are mainly due to the ongoing conflict and rising tensions in the Middle East. The escalating hostilities involving countries such as Iran and Israel have created an unstable situation in the region. For the safety of students and school staff, CBSE decided to postpone the examinations at the affected centres. In addition, the regional tensions have led to airspace closures, travel disruptions, and transportation uncertainties, making it difficult to conduct the exams smoothly.
Affected Countries
The cancellation of the examination applies to CBSE schools in the following countries:
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Bahrain
- Iran
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Check NowImportant Guidelines for Students & Parents
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has established examination centres in 26 countries outside of India. These international hubs cater to thousands of candidates, with a significant concentration in the Middle East (including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain), as well as Nigeria and Uganda. However, the notice is released for war-disturbed countries. Read more below
Safety First: The board's Controller of Examinations, Dr Sanyam Bhardwaj, stated that the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff amidst regional tensions.
Fake News Alert: The board has warned against a fake circular circulating on social media claiming that all exams in the Gulf have been cancelled. Always verify information through the official website, cbse.gov.in.
Regional Specificity: This postponement only applies to the seven Middle Eastern countries mentioned above. CBSE Class 10 exams and Class 12 CBSE exams in India and other international centres are proceeding as per the original CBSE date sheet.
Note to Students: Many schools in the UAE and Qatar have temporarily shifted to remote learning. However, this does not change the status of CBSE board exams; only official CBSE circulars carry that authority.
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