The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations scheduled for March 5 and 6 in several Gulf nations. This decision comes in light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, following recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliatory attacks by Tehran. The Board cited a critical review of the situation in parts of the Middle East for this postponement.
As per Circular-2 issued on March 3, 2026, the exams for students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have been deferred. Fresh dates for these postponed examinations will be announced later. CBSE also mentioned that a review of the evolving situation will be conducted on Thursday, March 5, to determine if exams scheduled from March 7 onwards can proceed as planned.
Amidst dramatic developments in the region, the United States and Israel carried out strikes on multiple targets in Tehran, including Iran’s Supreme Leader’s compound. Iran retaliated by targeting Tel Aviv, American military bases, and diplomatic missions across West Asia. These actions have raised concerns about a potential wider regional conflict that could impact global energy markets.
