CBSE announces alternate assessment scheme for Class 12 board results in West Asia

The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, has announced a special alternative assessment scheme for Class 12 students in West Asia after cancelling board examinations in several Gulf countries due to safety concerns.

Amid escalating tensions and extraordinary circumstances in parts of the region, CBSE said the decision applies to CBSE-affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi



Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

The Class 12 board examinations scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, could not be conducted, prompting the board to prioritise student safety and academic continuity.

With options for supplementary exams and fresh opportunities, the board's student-centric approach aims to safeguard academic progression amid uncertainty.