In response to the Iran-Israel war’s shadow over the Middle East, CBSE has deferred two more rounds of Class 10 and 12 board exams. The announcement from New Delhi targets affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
March 5 and 6 exams are off for now, decided after a March 3 security audit. This extends a previous postponement of March 2 papers, reflecting the board’s cautious stance amid unrest.
Fresh dates await announcement post a March 5 review, which will also guide March 7+ schedules. CBSE Controller Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj’s circular stresses vigilance, advising reliance solely on verified updates from schools and the board.
Diplomatic coordination is robust: copies went to embassies in Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Muscat, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, Tehran, Dubai’s consulate, and the local CBSE office. This ensures synchronized communication for affected stakeholders.
CBSE’s international footprint covers 26 countries, with exams underway since February 17 everywhere but these hotspots. India’s domestic schedule remains unaffected, highlighting the localized impact of regional instability.
Prioritizing safety, CBSE pledges transparency and adaptability, ensuring students’ academic paths stay secure amid uncertainty.